1990 1990 Passage 42

Step aboard and you’ll notice how bright and open the interior feels, thanks to the raised saloon and generous ports—perfect for spending real time aboard, not just weekends. The center cockpit layout gives you a deep, secure feel underway and rewards you with that coveted aft stateroom: an island berth, real headroom, and excellent storage for long-range cruising. Wide side decks, solid handholds, and inboard shrouds make moving forward secure, even when it’s lumpy. Under sail, the Passage 42 has a reassuring, big-boat motion and a balanced helm that doesn’t wear you out on passage. At anchor, the roomy cockpit and swim platform turn the boat into a comfortable floating home.

This design really shines in waters where you’ll see a mix of protected sounds, busy shipping channels, and open stretches offshore. The center cockpit offers a dry, elevated vantage point for spotting traffic and navigation marks, while the moderate draft opens up gunkholes, creeks, and quieter anchorages most deeper boats pass by. The powerful rig and comfortable motion make those longer coastal hops realistic, yet the boat is still manageable for a couple. With ample tankage, generous storage, and an easy-to-enclose cockpit, it transitions smoothly from weekend sailing to seasonal liveaboard life in a variety of local conditions.