2002 Beneteau Oceanis 42CC

Step below on this 42CC and you feel the difference a true center cockpit makes: a secure helm up top and a remarkably private aft owner’s cabin tucked away from the saloon. The walk‑around berth, real cabinetry, and generous headroom give it a “small apartment” feel instead of a typical aft cabin squeeze. Forward, the guest cabin and head create a separate zone for friends or family. The galley’s seagoing layout, with deep counters and proper bracing, lets you cook underway without playing pinball. Wide side decks, tall lifelines, and inboard shrouds make it easy to move forward with confidence when the breeze pipes up.

A center‑cockpit cruiser like the Oceanis 42CC is tailor‑made for the mixed conditions you’ll see in these waters. The protected cockpit keeps you high, dry, and confident when afternoon seas stack up, while still giving excellent visibility for tight approaches to crowded anchorages and marinas. Its moderate draft lets you tuck into shallower coves and explore quieter harbors rather than staying out with the big‑ship crowd. Under sail, the hull form is comfortable and predictable in a chop, and when the wind fades, the efficient auxiliary and balanced hull push you along economically on longer coastal hops or extended seasonal cruising.