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42' Lien Hwa 1987 Merlin

Long Beach, CA, US

Previously Asking $79,900

Off Market

Description

Economical Twin Perkins 6-354 M Turbo, 240 hp each. Equipped for cruising:. AGM Batteries,  Two Radars, Two Auto Pilots, extra anchoring tackle, salt & fresh water deck wash downs, Satcom communication system, SSB, AIS tracking, Life Raft,  Two  Air Conditioning/Heat Units, 8kw Genset,, 2,500 watt Inverter Two electric winches for dinghy hoist

  

 

This is a very spacious 42 footer. Perfect liveaboard, long range cruiser or family yacht.

If you want a turn key cruiser this is it !

Yacht Overview


  • Yacht Details 42' Lien Hwa 1987
  • Location Long Beach, CA, US
  • Engines
  • Beam 14' 11''
  • Draft 3' 6''
  • Staterooms 2

Specifications

  • Cruising Speed: 10 kn
  • Maximum Speed: 12 kn
  • Beam: 14' 11''
  • Hull Material: Fiberglass
  • Max Draft: 3' 6''
  • Fuel Tank: 3 x 2002|gallon
  • Fresh Water: 2 x 100|gallon
  • Holding: 1 x 40|gallon
  • Single Berths: 1
  • Double Berths: 1
  • Cabins: 2
  • Heads: 2

Engines


Total Power: 240

Tanks


Fuel: 700 gal.-3 tanks
Fresh Water: 300 gal.-2 tanks

Description


The Lien Hwa 42 is built on a conventional modified V- hull with moderate transom deadrise, a sharp entry and generous beam.

This spacious two stateroom floor plan is arranged with the salon overlooking the galley and dinette below. The salon is open and airy with lots of natural light. The interior is completely finished with an abundance of well crafted teak woodwork. There is plenty of fresh air ventilation with opening side windows and the two doors to the salon. There is also air conditioning/heating throughout the vessel.

Merlin sleeps 6 in two staterooms, salon and dinette. The salon has a sea foam beige  leather sofa with two barrel chairs opposite. The helm is on the starboard side with an access door to the side deck. Parquet flooring throughout the vessel.. The headroom is 6’4” throughout most of the yacht. The galley and dinette are forward of the salon and down 3 steps.

Forward of the galley is the VIP guest stateroom with a v-berth, upholstered seat,  hanging locker and drawers. There is an ensuite head with vanity sink, all round shower and Sealand electric vacuum toilet.

The owner's stateroom is all the way aft. It has a king size bed and lots of storage drawers, closet and cabinets.  The ensuite head has a stall shower, vanity sink and Sealand vacuum electric toilet.

The spacious sundeck is 3 or 4 steps up from the salon. It has a hard top with removable Makrolon  side panels, teak overlay flooring. There is a hot & cold wet bar.Lots of room for various furniture arrangements. Fiberglass swim platform off the transom with a swim ladder and a hot & cold shower fixture. Hand rails on the swim platform

The fly bridge is 3 steps up from the sundeck. The helm is forward. All necessary engine controls and instruments are protected by a canvass bimini top with Makrolon side panels. New captains chair swivels & reclines. There is built in seating for 8-10 guests.
. The fiberglass radar arch is hinged for easy removal if one wishes to transport the yacht by truck.

The dinghy is on chocks on top of the sundeck with a S/S electric hoist.
Custom mini blinds in salon. All interior lighting LED.

  • Parquet flooring throughout the yacht recently varnished with satin finish
  • Aft deck is high gloss varnish & it's beautiful as well as practical for minimal wear..!!

Galley


  • Electric 3 burner Stove w/oven
  • 12/'09 New Norcold Refrigerator with separate freezer
  • Microwave oven
  • Toaster oven
  • Coffeemaker
  • Hot & Cold Pressure Water
  • Double S./S Sink

Electronics


  • '09-Furuno Autopilot at both helms:  interfaces w /Ray Marine
  • Garmin GPS 10" Color MAP-2010 lower helm
  • Furuno 36 mi radar @ lower helm
  • Raymarine C-120 Radar, Chart Plotter, Depth Sounder- upper Helm
  • VHF Radios at both helms
  • Icom SSB radio flybridge
  • Satelite Direct TV, 32" Flat Screen- in Salon
  • 4 Station Intercom
  • 2- Rayline remote control search lights
  • Ritchie Navigator 2000 Compasses at both helms
  • VHF Radios at both helms
  • Wired for HF radio
  • CD/AM/FM Stereo System
  • Bose Speakers on aft deck and flying bridge

Electrical


  • 110V and 12V Service
  • Battery Selector Switch
  • Onan 8KW/120V Generator w/1,200hrs in sound shield.
  • 2- Automatic Battery Chargers: 
  • Lewco Battery Charger
  • (3) 8D Batteries, 2003
  • (1) Generator Battery
  • (6 )6V AGM Inverter Batteries
  • Complete electrical/electrolysis survey in 2004.
  • Dockside Electrical Cord

Deck Equipment


  • Bow Pulpit is hinged to keep the LOA measurement under 45'
  • Maxwell Anchor Windlass VW700 Up & Down foot switches on foredeck
  • Anchor: 55#CQR w/400'Chain
  • Spare 20# Delta
  • 2-Electric Winches for dinghy hoist
  • Dinghy chocks on flying bridge hard top
  • Swim Platform  Rails
  • Swim step shower
  • 4-Fender Holders on foredeck
  • Captains chair on Fly Bridge
  • Fly bridge cushions- 2010
  • Aft Deck Hard Top
  •  Flying Bridge Enclosed with white Vinyl bimini top and removablel Makrolon  panels
  • 11' Caribe RIB 4 stroke 30 HP Honda '05
  • Hot/cold Wet bar with Ice maker
  • Duel Trumpet Air Horn
  • 3-Fire Extinguishers
  • 2- Fireboy Halon in Engine Compartment
  • 1-Life Ring
  • 7" Brass Bell
  • 6 -Person Life Raft

Engine Room/mechanical Equipment


Twin 240hp 6 cylinder Perkins diesel engines:fresh water cooled, turbocharged
Velvet Drive Transmissions

  • Upper & lower station Hynautic Hydraulic Steering.
  • Morse engine controls
  • Rudder Angle Indicator
  • Bennet B351 Trim Tabs *Not working
  • Factory installed oil change pump.
  • Electric fuel primer for easy filter change.
  • High Water Alarm Indicator-3 station
  • Engine room flooring, new 2003.
  • Fireboy Halon system, serviced 2003
  • Racor fuel filters w/clog detecter guages.
  • MarineAir Reverse Cycle Air-conditioning/heat, 16000 BTU.
  • Offshore Marine Watermaker- w/UV light. Diverter valve from water maker to water tanks. Also has a "fresh water flush"
  • 2-Sealand Vacuum Electric Toilets-new '99
  • Tank Tender:fuel & water indicator.
  • Raritan 20 gal water heater.
  • Fresh water engine flush.

Exclusions


Owners personal items.

Includes:

Alcohol

Some hand tools

Broker Comments


This yacht is in excellent condition mechanically and cosmetically. Seller says bring all offers.

Spare Parts


Containers of Spare Parts are inventoried for fast retrieval. List of parts on each container.

Other Details


  • Washer and Dryer were removed to add a 105 gal. water tank. Total potable water is 205 gal.
  • Fuel consumption: At 8-1/2 Knots it gets better than 1-mpg.

Disclaimer

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. A yacht buyer should instruct his yacht broker, or his boat surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.