Specifications
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Cruising Speed:
26 kn
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Maximum Speed:
29 kn
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Beam:
13' 8''
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Hull Material:
Fiberglass
- Fuel Tank: 1 x
300|gallon
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Fresh Water:
1 x
80|gallon
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Holding:
1 x
50|gallon
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Cabins:
2
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Heads:
2
Standard Equipment
HULL COLOR
White
WEATHER COVERS
Cockpit & Foredeck Seat Covers,
Black or White
COCKPIT SEATING COLOR
Pearl White
INTERIOR COLOR
Oyster White
Tropical Tan
INTERIOR WOOD
Mocha Oak
Light Walnut
INSTRUMENTS
Compass
Glass Cockpit
Helm Seat w/ Companion
Horn
Remote Spotlight
Volvo DPS (Digital Positioning
System)
Volvo IPS Diesel
Volvo IPS Joystick
MECHANICAL
Anchor w/ Chain & Rope
Air Conditioning
ACR – Auto Charging Relay
Battery Charging System & Monitor
Battery Parallel Switch
Bilge Coating, White
Bilge Pumps (3), w/ High Water Alarms
Bonding Systems w/ Transom Zinc
Bottom Paint, Anti-Fouling
Bronze Seacocks and Thru Hulls
On All Underwater Fittings
Dockside Power – Single 50 Amp Service
Dockside Water Hookup
Engine Room Blowers
Fire Extinguisher, Automatic
Fire Extinguishers (4)
Onan 13.5 kW Diesel Generator
w/ Sound Shield, 120V/240V
Generator – Remote Start / Stop
Ground Fault Interrupter Outlet
LED Lights
Master Panel, AC w/ Voltmeters
Seawater Strainers
Tilt Steering Wheel
Trim Tabs
MAIN DECK
Cockpit Woven Mat, Thatch Pebble
Boarding Gate, Transom
Bow Rail, Welded Stainless Steel
Bow Seating, U-Shaped, Table, Chaise
Bow Shade
Cabin Entry Treads, Mocha Oak
Cockpit Shower
Fiberglass Cockpit, Self Draining
Gunwale Molding, Stainless Steel
Hardware, Deck Cleats
Hatch – Bow w/ Screen and Shade
L-Shaped Aft Cockpit Seating
Storage, Cockpit
Swim Platform w/ Boarding Ladder
Transom Grill, Electric
Transom Refrigerator
Windlass
Windshield Wipers w/ Washdown
GALLEY/SALON
Aft Facing Inclined Backrest, Salon
Cockpit to Salon Entry – Single Level
Central Vacuum System
Door, 3 Panel Sliding, Patio
Flooring – Amtico
Galley Countertop – Solid Surface
Galley, Pantry
Helm, Double Wide Bolster Seat
L-Shaped Salon Seating
Microwave / Convection Oven
Opening Salon Windows w/ Blinds
Opening Sunroof, Powered
Panoramic View
Refrigerator, Galley
Salon TV and Stereo w/ HDMI Outlet
Stainless Steel Sink
Stove, Electric, 2 Burner
ACCOMODATIONS LEVEL
Aft Stateroom, Clothes Locker
Aft Stateroom, Queen Size Berth
Aft Stateroom, Settee, Mocha Oak
Aft Stateroom, Starboard Head w/ Shower
Aft Stateroom TV, 28”
Carpet
Master Stateroom, Clothes Locker
Master Stateroom, Drawer Storage
Master Stateroom, Port Head w/ Shower
Master Stateroom, Therapeutic
Foam Mattress
Master Stateroom TV, 24”
Master Stateroom, Windows,
Large Fixed Glass, Opening
Boattest.com Review
Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius
During our test, the 42 Cantius hit a top speed of 34 mph at 3620 rpm. She had a best cruise of 30.7 mph at 3400 rpm.
Mission
Cruisers Yachts designed the 42 Cantius to be a luxury sport cruiser with plenty of room for entertaining. The aft deck, salon, and helm are all on the same level separated by a large sliding stainless steel framed door that opens wide to create a seamless space. There’s an additional social zone in the bow and belowdecks she sleeps four. Power is twin Volvo Penta IPS pod drives.
The overall intent of the layout is to make the boat feel more spacious than others in her class. And Cruisers Yachts makes it work quite well.
Major Features
Aft Grilling Center. The grill, sink, and other accessories are in an al fresco galley console on the transom. This is a smart location because it will keep passengers in the cockpit away from a hot grill.
Single-Level Design. The cockpit and salon are on the same level separated by a stainless steel and glass door that creates the feeling of a unified space when the door is opened.
Bow Sun Pads. The bow seating area has a pair of sun pads with backrests that tilt up to create chaise-style seating.
Galley Aft on Salon Deck. This arrangement lends itself better to entertaining because the cook gets to be part of the fun while serving the salon and cockpit with ease.
Modern Techniques. Cruisers Yachts builds the 42 Cantius with resin infusion as opposed to traditional open molding. This results in more even resin saturation with less excess and better overall strength. A Vinylester barrier coat protects against water intrusion that can lead to osmotic blistering. The hull bottom, sides, and deck are cored, except in areas where thru-hull fittings are positioned. In those areas, the bottom is solid fiberglass. Stringers and bulkheads are configured to minimize unsupported areas and liners provide additional support and structural rigidity. The hull and deck attach in a shoebox-lid-style joint that is chemically sealed and mechanically fastened approximately every 3” (7.62 cm) with stainless steel hardware. All deck hardware, such as cleats and bowrail stanchions, are installed with aluminum backing plates. During the infusion process, hoses are positioned to introduce the resin to the laminate, ensuring proper saturation.
Cruisers Yachts calls this beam a sheer shelf. It’s laminated in place near the hullside windows, and is designed to strengthen the hullsides and keep them from flexing.
Aluminum backing plates like this one are used to support every piece of deck hardware on the 42 Cantius.
Rigging
Cruisers Yachts pays attention to the details when it comes to rigging and finishing the 42 Cantius. All limber holes are lined with a PVC pipe. Bilge pumps are mounted on aluminum bases, fuel tanks are installed on raised mounts for proper airflow beneath them, and the engine room is finished with 2” (5.08 cm) thick composite insulation. The company makes its own electrical panels, and wire harnesses are fabricated for each model. Wires are tinned copper strands, and each is individually labeled for its respective accessory with the label printed directly on the wire insulation, making the electrical system easier to service. Deutsch connectors are used to resist water penetration.
The bilge pumps are mounted on aluminum plates to make maintenance easier.
Notice that each wire is labeled with the name of the accessory it serves printed right on the wire’s insulation. Main distribution panels are made in-house out of a non-conductive polymer.
Performance
The Cruisers Yachts 42 Cantius has an LOA of 43’2” (13.15 m), a beam of 13’8” (4.16 m), and a draft of 40” (1.01 m). With an empty weight of 28,469 lbs. (12,913 kg), 36% fuel, and two people onboard, we had an estimated test weight of 29,537 lbs. (13,398 kg).
Powered by twin 370-hp Volvo Penta IPS500s turning 22P props, we reached a top speed of 29.5 knots at 3620 rpm. At that speed, we were burning 41 gph for a range of 194 nm.
Best cruise came in at 26.7 knots at 3400 rpm. At that speed, the fuel burn was reduced to 33.5 gph giving us a range of 214.8nm. All while still holding back a 10-percent reserve of the boat’s 300-gal (1,135.62 L). We reached time-to-plane in 6.7 seconds and accelerated to 20 mph in 9.4 seconds.
Handling
She's a stable and well-mannered boat and cruising is largely a hands-off affair. She turns with the characteristics of an IPS cruiser in that nothing happens fast thanks to the turning limits of the pods at speed. Bring the speed down and the turns can tighten up. We tested on a flat, calm day so the only comments we can make about waves are from the camera boats wake and they showed a smooth transition with no hull slap and a dry ride. Most of that dry ride had to do with the 6’4” (1.93m) freeboard aft and 6’9” (2.06m) forward.
Of course, where she really shines is at the dock, where her maneuverability in close confines can be best put to use. She responds well to the steering and is able to make tight turns quite well. She tracks solidly against the crosswind. When it comes time to actually dock the Cantius 42, a touch of a button activates the joystick, and we transitioned to docking mode. Then we can bring her in with exact detail. There's a great view and comfort level at that side window, and it keeps the pace relaxed and dialed in.
Boat Inspection
The Stern
The 42 Cantius has a water-level swim platform that comes out 4’ (1.52m) from the transom so it’s plenty deep to act as a private beach. A reboarding ladder is to the starboard side under a hatch. An electric-hydraulic platform is an option and it includes stairs to port that are deployed as the platform lowers into the water.
An optional grilling console is at the transom. It features a grill in the center flanked by storage with three covers opening on gas struts. Below is a refrigerated drawer. To the starboard transom there’s a single 50-amp shore power connection with a city water inlet right alongside. Cleats are mounted up high and out of the trip zone. A freshwater shower is just above.
The grilling station is at the transom keeping fumes and smoke away from the interior. The storage, which is accessed from the sides of the grill, run all the way forward and under the cockpit seats.
The Cockpit
Ascend the three steps from the port side of the swim platform and into the cockpit of the 42 Cantius. It’s quite large measuring in at 6’8” x 8’2” (2.03m x 2.49m). There’s a lounge that wraps around in an L-shape to starboard and across the transom. Stowage for two carry-on coolers, or a life raft, is under the outboard bottom cushions. Storage under the aft seats joins with the storage at the grilling station at the platform. A small table fits into a pedestal for an al fresco lunch or post-cruise cocktails. A second table is optional.
The cockpit has L-shaped seating to starboard. The access to the swim platform is to port. Ahead is a serving area with refrigeration.
Ahead and to port there’s a buffet serving area with counter space, beverage holders and a grab rail. Below is storage and an icemaker. All of this is under the protection of an optional extendable awning that comes out 5’ (1.52 m) from the trailing edge of the hardtop.
Moving Forward
While there are passageways and full rails on both sides of the boat, it’s easier to head to the bow on the port side; a deckhand or passenger would have to step over the cockpit-lounge backrest to use the starboard side or access it from the swim platform.
Side decks measure 16” (40.64 cm) wide on average. Rails are at a good height of 20” (50.80 cm) and we like the grab rails on the pilothouse.
The Bow
Fully forward the rails come up 29” (73.66 cm). Following a trend that we’re seeing more, Cruisers Yachts put some extra effort into the design and execution of the foredeck. There’s a U-shaped sun pad with 66” (137.64 cm) cushions that lay flat for group seating and sunning. The backrests can be raised into two separate positions to create dual forward-facing lounges. A wraparound bolster has integrated beverage holders to both sides. A 22” (55.88 cm) x 16” (40.64 cm) centerline table folds up and out from the center cushion on custom hinges to enhance the area’s versatility. There’s also an optional sunshade. Two chaise lounges highlight the bow attractions. The center cushion lifts to reveal a pull-out table.
The recessed Quick windlass can also come equipped with an optional stainless-steel anchor on a thru-the-stem roller and an anchor washdown system. Foot control switches are to the side of the hatch.
The Salon
A three-section stainless steel framed sliding door opens to the port-hand side and a full 5’4” (1.62m) to blend the inside with the outside. It also keeps the seating areas exposed to each other for social settings. There’s an open feel even with the doors closed thanks to the 6’6” (1.98m) clearance to the upholstered overhead. Wood tones are Ebony, Mocha is another option, and both are available in high gloss or Matt finish.
The seating starts with an L-shaped Ultraleather upholstered dinette to starboard wrapping around a solid wood table on a fixed pedestal. This is all on an elevated platform 7.5” (19.05 cm) off the deck. As expected, there’s storage under the sofa cushions. Windows come down far enough to enjoy sightlines from the seated positions and opening windows are to both sides. The salon seating is to starboard with the galley located aft and to port. Notice the opening side windows and the overhead sunroof.
The dinette is on an elevated platform and includes a solid wood table on a fixed pedestal.
Aft to port is an L-shaped galley. With all the usual appliances such as a double burner cooktop, a single basin stainless-steel sink, refrigerator and microwave. A 28” (71.12 cm) TV is mounted to the upper cabinetry. The counters are Corian.
The galley is well equipped to handle extended stays aboard making the 42 an ideal cruising platform for a family.
Forward to port is an elevated lounge with an aft-facing chaise section and two more sections for regular chair style seating.
Across from the helm is an aft-facing lounge. Beverage holders are alongside. Regular seating is at the aft end of the lounge. Right alongside is the companionway to the accommodations.
Helm
To starboard, the helm has a 34” (86.36 cm) two-person bench seat. It includes a single flip bolster and dual flip armrests. The dash panel is finished in black Lexan and is fitted with two 12” (30.48 cm) multifunction displays, and an autopilot is in between them. A compass is below and in the center. A lower panel is carbon-fiber with electrical switches mounted to the starboard side. Controls are traditionally positioned to a starboard subpanel. Among them is a remote control for the forward displays, well back and within reach from the seated position.
Visibility is through a huge 9’4” x 3’11” (2.84m x 1.19m) single piece windshield. Another opening window is alongside the helm and allows access to a midship cleat… if one was positioned alongside. Overhead, an opening sunroof can let in fresh air. The helm features dual 12” (30.48 cm) displays. All electrical switches are grouped properly.
The controls are in a subpanel to the side, and just under an opening side window.
Accommodations
The below-decks area on the 42 Cantius is laid out to sleep four people in two staterooms.
Positioned just to port of the centerline and the helm station, the companionway leads belowdecks to the accommodations of the 42 Cantius. Each of the steps has a 10” (25.40 cm) riser. A large storage cabinet to the port side of the companionway is a good example of how there is no wasted space on the 42.
Master vs VIP
The 42 Cantius has a two-stateroom/two-head layout, but the jury is still out on which stateroom is the master. Even owners are split on which they use as a master.
Forward, the cabin has an island berth, 77” (195.58 cm) x 68” (172.72 cm), on the centerline and access to both sides via small steps. Headroom is 6’4” (1.93m) which leaves 3’6” (1.06m) over the berth. There’s an Ultraleather headboard. Natural light comes from two hullside windows and an overhead hatch. Storage is in lockers to both sides and in drawers under the berth. A 28” (71.12 cm) TV s bulkhead mounted. The head for these quarters is also the day head and includes a sink, Corian counters, an opening portlight, storage both above and below the vessel sink, and a walk-in shower. There’s also a separate entrance that allows this head to serve double duty as a day head.
Here we have an island berth with hullside windows to both sides. The headboard us upholstered and there’s storage to both sides as well as under the berth.
In the midships stateroom, the 60” (152.4 cm) x 80” (203.2 cm) berth is positioned athwartships, with its head against the port hullside. The 5’ (1.52m) of headroom leaves 3’ (.91m) over the berth. There are hullside windows to both sides. There is an 82” (208.28 cm) sofa that adds a nice sitting component to this stateroom and a 28” (71.12 cm) TV is positioned just above. Hull side windows provide natural light to the stateroom. Nightstands and reading lights are to both sides of the berth.
Just ahead of the entrance is a set of cabinet doors leading to the vessel's main electrical panel. The head is to port and comprises a separate standup shower, sink, and MSD.
The mid-cabin has a sofa along with the large berth.
So, to sum up... forward stateroom — more headroom, easier access, more storage.
Aft Stateroom — Lounge included, private head, access to the main electrical panel.
Which is the master in your opinion?
Options to Consider
Volvo Penta, D6, 500 IPS, DPS, EVC, 380HP
Additional Cockpit Table w/ Black Cover
Aft Deck Awning
Anchor Washdown System
Cockpit Ice Maker, Port, 120V
Cockpit Seating, Gray
Cockpit Washdown System
Fresh Water
Custom Sheets w/ Pillow Cases
Generator, Diesel, 14KW, 120/240V
Interior Wood, Ebony Oak
Swim Platform w/ Hydraulic Lift
Underwater Lighting
Observations
The 42 is the entry to the Cantius lineup that extends to the 60. While she may be the smallest she lacks for nothing as all the hallmarks of the current Cantius lineup, including the transom galley console, sleek exterior lines, and large hullside windows, are all present in this model.
Power & Motoryacht Review By Pete Frederiksen, Mar
A Welcome Addition
Editor-At-Large Peter Frederiksen put the new 42 Cantius through its paces in Tampa Bay. His first impression? One of completeness.
Introduced at the 2017 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, the new 42 Cantius by Cruisers Yachts exemplifies the Oconto, Wisconsin builder’s prowess in merging bold, tasteful design and smooth performance. This strategy began with the 48 Cantius in 2011 and now includes the flagship 60 Cantius, a 54, 50, and 45. Stepping aboard the 42 at Galati Yacht Sales in St. Petersburg, Florida, I immediately picked up on the family resemblance.
The first impression is one of completeness. “Each new model is designed around a full-size mock-up assembled in the plant. The process shows us how all of the boat’s features and accommodations will function in real-life conditions, under way and at the dock,” says Matt VanGrunsven, Cruisers’ marketing director. The design process is not about cramming things into the boat, but rather making all of the details useful and practical. After a few hours aboard the boat, putting it through its paces on Tampa Bay, I can report that from the forward lounge area—conveniently accessed from the walk-around side decks with molded nonslip and substantial bowrail—to the engine room, there is not one square inch of it that isn’t put to good use. It may be a new model for Cruisers Yachts but it welcomes you aboard like an old friend.
Boarding the boat is easily accomplished via a large, molded staircase that leads from the wide swim platform to the cockpit, where there’s a locking stainless-steel-framed transom door. But this is no ordinary swim platform. An electric grill is built-in, flanked by massive stowage compartments with lids that double as counter space when cooking. A shower outlet, washdown system, and the electrical power cord feed from the Glendinning Cablemaster to starboard. Our test boat had the available hydraulic lift, and when the platform descends into the water a staircase on the portside provides safe egress to the cockpit steps above. Ten-inch stern cleats are mounted on the transom haunch to prevent stubbed toes, and stainless-steel grabrails and drink holders are aptly placed.
The best way I can describe this express cruiser is by calling it an all-weather boat. The exterior profile is modern with plenty of curves, hullside window glass, and polished stainless steel. The cockpit is huge with 12 feet of plump L-shaped seating with stowage underneath, drink holders, table, Vitrifrigo icemaker, sink, and cooler. A retractable awning provides shade and when the multi-directional sliding stainless-steel-framed glass door is open to the salon a single social space is created. Inside the salon, large opening side windows, a single pane windshield with narrow corner mullions, and the power-actuated fiberglass sunroof bring in natural ventilation and a galaxy of light.
A compact galley is to port with a bone-white, L-shaped, solid-surface countertop, stainless-steel sink with cover board, Kenyon two-burner electric cooktop, microwave, satin walnut cabinetry, and 27-inch flat- screen television. A cleverly designed molded fiberglass base module maximizes space for the dinette opposite the galley by raising the L-shaped Ultraleather lounge several inches above the Amtico salon sole. The height gives guests good views of the television, the horizon outside the window, and the activity in the cockpit.
The module extends forward to the command station and the height provides excellent visibility for the boat’s operator, including a view astern to ease backing into a slip. The Ultraleather double-wide helm seat is fully adjustable and has a folding armrest so the driver can exit easily, and there’s a walnut footrest for the long haul. A polished U-shaped stainless-steel railing in the companionway provides security for passengers when they head below.
Our test boat was equipped with a dual-screen Raymarine Axiom Pro 12. Set up in the raised dash, it was easy to read as we tracked our way across the bay. Less friendly to read, however, was the Volvo display—unless I was standing at the helm. The screen is on a flat surface to the left of the adjustable leather-wrapped wheel and it is difficult to discern all of the information at a glance because everything on the screen is so small. Since an operator is likely to run the boat while sitting in the helm seat, a larger screen or even a bank of analog gauges would help the cause. Otherwise, the helm arrangement is beautifully done with dark materials to prevent glare. In keeping with the social nature of the 42 Cantius, there are two lounges to the left of the helm station—one faces forward; the other faces aft. The rake of the windshield provides an acre of flat space forward of the helm, where air conditioning vents to keep the salon cool in spite of all the glass work.
As with many express designs, the air-conditioned master stateroom is forward. The 42 Cantius carries its wide beam to the bow and uses the volume for a centerline queen-size bed with a therapeutic foam mattress, which faces the 24-inch flat-screen television. Four drawers are in the base of the bed and two hanging lockers provide ample wardrobe stowage. Headroom is 6’5″. The hullsides are lined with shelving for more stowage, and a pair of non-opening longitudinal portlights add function and drama to the hull styling. An overhead Bomar hatch invites natural ventilation.
But the hatch, or hatches, I especially liked were beneath the carpeted sole, providing access to plumbing systems in the bilge. Although the pump for the Dometic air-conditioning system was running under my feet, I couldn’t hear it through the thick carpeting. But when I lifted the hatch, there in clear view and with easy access was the seacock, the pump, a manifold to provide water to other systems, the bronze Buck Algonquin raw-water strainer, and a bilge pump. Another hatch accessed the macerator pump and MSD discharge fitting, and a third hatch revealed the shower sump. The bilge is finished with white gelcoat for easy cleaning, all fittings are labeled, chafe gear protects wire and plumbing runs and wherever an underwater thru-hull fitting is required, it penetrates a solid glass laminate. Even limber drain holes are fitted with PVC pipe.
Express cruisers often fall a little short when it comes to the midship stateroom, making the best out of what space is left; but not on this boat. The area is full beam and unusually bright thanks to hullside windows with opening ports for cross ventilation. Indirect lighting frames the stateroom. The overhead clearance ranges from 5 to 4 ½-feet and the berth is near queen size. A 6½-foot-long settee lines the starboard side. According to VanGrunsven, “The size and accommodations in this stateroom have a few of us at Cruisers calling this a second master.” That’s a nice problem to have for the family with children, or when guests are aboard.
Savvy express yacht owners will appreciate Cruisers Yachts’ attention to detail in the brightly lit engineroom and will have a breeze handling the maintenance. Systems and equipment are clearly labeled, installations are neat and well thought out. Access is through a large insulated hatch with rubber gasket in the cockpit; a stainless-steel ladder leads below, where there is an average of 4 feet of headroom. The forward bulkhead and overhead are covered with thick, sound-absorbing, lead-lined insulation. To simplify chores, systems are strategically placed, requiring minimal effort for access. Against the forward bulkhead on centerline is the 13-kW Kohler generator. Adjacent to port is a Reverso oil-changing system and batteries in boxes for the Volvo diesels. On the starboard side is a pair of boxed house batteries, a Pro Mariner charger, an electrical distribution panel and an 11-gallon Whale water heater. Aft, the reservoir for the Bennett trim tabs and the Cablemaster power cord barrel sit to starboard. There is more than enough room to install a Seakeeper if an owner so desires.
Cruisers Yachts has been using Volvo Penta’s IPS system for many years and the IPS 500 engines aboard our test boat are a great fit with 40-inches between them. Separ and Racor filters are easy to change and fuel is massaged via an Algae-X fuel conditioner at each one. Another Volvo item I liked is the easy to inspect and clean raw-water strainer mounted directly on the engine with the water flowing to it from the IPS drive to minimize hose runs, hardware, and keep the work area less busy. The engine room—like the bilge throughout the boat—is gel-coated in white, but here you can easily view the robust, foam-filled fiberglass encapsulated stringers, which exemplify the construction process favored by Cruisers Yachts.
During our test run, Tampa Bay was slick calm and there wasn’t much wave activity—only the occasional surface ripple from a curious manatee. But based on the boat’s solid construction I’ll bet it will perform nicely in any conditions an owner would venture into. As for its handling, the boat planes quickly and is responsive at every throttle setting I tried. Top speed was a hair under 30 knots, where the Volvos drank 41 gph. A true sweet spot was at 2750 rpm, where the boat slid along just under 18 knots. If you’re sitting in the cockpit at cruise speeds noise levels should be modest and won’t interfere with a conversation. In tight corners around the dock, the joystick controls the pods for maneuverability an eel would be envious of.
The 42 Cantius is a nice addition to the Cruisers Yachts’ fleet. Whether you’re moving up or down in the product line or just thinking about joining the Cruisers Yachts’ family, this new boat has a bright future.
The Test
Test Conditions: Temperature: 76°F; seas: calm; wind: 1-2 knots.
Load: 150 gal. fuel, 10 gal. water, 2 persons.
Cruisers 42 Cantius — Final Boat Test Numbers:
Speeds are two-way averages measured with Raymarine GPS. GPH taken via Volvo Penta display. Range is 90% of advertised fuel capacity. Sound levels measured at helm. 65 dB(A) is the level of normal conversation.
Specifications:
LOA (w/swim platform): 43’2″
Beam: 13’8″
Draft: 3’4″
Displ.: 30,850 lb.
Fuel: 300 gal.
Water: 80 gal.
Test Power: 2/370-hp Volvo Penta D6 500 IPS
Warranty: Five-year structural
Yachting Review, By Michael Verdon, March 14, 2018
Cruisers 42 Cantius is a Mix of Old and New
The Cruisers 42 Cantius blends European looks with American DNA.
By Michael Verdon
March 14, 2018
The Cruisers 42 Cantius is powered with twin 370 hp Volvo Penta IPS500s. Cruisers
Running up a near-empty Tampa Bay on a Friday morning aboard the Cruisers 42 Cantius felt a bit odd given the yacht’s Euro styling and big-boat sensibilities. The Florida waterway, with its winding, shallow channels, is mainly the province of bay boats and center consoles. This latest addition to the Cruisers five-model Cantius line, which ranges in size from 42 to 60 feet length overall, would almost look more at home in St. Tropez or Miami.
Once I got her into the bay, with her bow pointed toward downtown St. Petersburg, the Cantius looked positively majestic.
“Our goal was to create a boat with a balance of European curves and American ergonomics,” says Patrizio Facheris, whose eponymous studio designed the Cantius line. “We wanted to supersize the volume of the salon without making the boat look fat, while also maximizing internal light by using lots of glass across the hardtop and in the hull.”
The salon is the 42’s focal point, a prime social space with that opening hardtop. Surrounded by glass, the forward section not only makes for a good driving platform but also offers exceptional views of the water. My test 42 had an Amtico synthetic walnut sole with satin-finish walnut cabinets and furniture. Headroom was 6 feet 9 inches to the top of the sunroof, making the open-plan salon feel even more spacious. The vessel’s rear glass door slides and drops into the sole, providing a 64-inch-wide opening between the aft galley and cockpit.
One of the coolest areas aboard the 42 Cantius is the stern, which has not only a hydraulic-lift swim platform but also an integrated stairway inside the platform for water access. These features are options, as are the grill and fridge abaft the transom door. Altogether, they turn a swim platform into a hangout on the water. Cruisers
The 42 handles nicely too. After navigating channels that had shifted during Hurricane Irma, I found open water and let the twin 370 hp Volvo Penta IPS500s run flat-out. In a 2-foot chop, the 42 reached a 30.1-knot top-end at 3,620 rpm. Plus the vessel turned with precision, holding her track as she crossed the waves. Dual 12-inch Raymarine displays (the boat had radar, a chart plotter and a depth sounder) made navigation a breeze.
Yacht builders today are focused more than ever on keeping everyone on board feeling one with the sea, even when inside. Cruisers created that connection on the 42 Cantius with nearly 360 degrees of glass in the salon and a retractable hardtop. The cockpit door? It tucks into the deck. Cruisers
Belowdecks, the two-stateroom (both about equally sized) layout makes the 42 a solid weekend cruiser. The full-beam stateroom aft has an en suite head with stall shower, Dometic toilet and Ronbow sink, along with a separate entrance so it can be used as the day-head. The forepeak stateroom has an en suite head with shower as well.
An electric Makefast shade provides cover for the cockpit. On the foredeck is a 5-foot-7-inch-by-7-foot-2-inch area that looks like triple sun beds with reclining seats, but a fold-up teak table turns it into an alfresco dining spot too. “We made a great effort to include designs like the foredeck,” says designer Patrizio Facheris. Cruisers
With admirable speed, and a combination of European styling and American craftsmanship, the Cruisers 42 Cantius is poised to reach waters far beyond Tampa Bay, making the world her playground.
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