- Cruising Speed: 68 kn
- Maximum Speed: 8.69 kn
- Beam: 12' 6''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Max Draft: 5' 10''
- Displacement: 29,147 lb
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 150|gallon
- Fresh Water: 1 x 180|gallon
- Holding: 1 x 35|gallon
- Heads: 2
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Avanti is a truly unique, semi-custom blue-water cruiser. Designed by Robert H. Perry and built by the renowned Ta Yang Yacht Building Co., this Vancouver 42 CC features a one-of-a-kind interior designed by the owners in collaboration with shipyard engineers. She is a robust, semi-full keel cutter rig built for stability and comfort, having safely sailed from San Francisco to Panama.
The vessel has been meticulously cared for, spending the last eight years at Shelter Bay Marina under a regular maintenance contract with monthly engine runs and professional oversight. With no history of accidents, groundings, or harsh weather exposure, Avanti represents a reliable platform for her next offshore adventure.
Construction & SpecificationsMake/Model: Tayana Vancouver 42 Center Cockpit.
Designer/Builder: Robert H. Perry / Ta Yang Yacht Building Co., Ltd.
Year Launched: 2006.
Registration: US Coast Guard Registration num: 120564.
Dimensions: LOA 41’ 9” | Beam 12.5’ | Draft 5.8’.
Displacement: 13 NRT, 15 GRT.
Hull & Deck: FRP hull with an encapsulated keel; FRP deck with sandwiched wood core.
Finish: Gelcoat finish; last antifouled in 2024.
Steering: Chain and Cable system with a skegged rudder.
Denison Yachting - San Francisco is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Panama Yacht Broker.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
Engine: Single 75HP Yanmar 4JH3-TE Diesel (2006).
Engine Hours: Under 500 (needs to be confirmed).
Performance: 7 knots cruise / 10 knots max.
Drive Type: Direct shaft with a 3-blade bronze propeller.
Maintenance (2024): Full service including valve adjustments, head gasket torques, turbo/heat exchanger cleanup, and replacement of all filters, oil, and impeller.
Alternator: BALMAR Model 70-110 with ARS-5 external regulator; stock alternator kept as a spare.
Tanks: Fuel: 150 gal | Water: 180 gal.
Hot Water: Heated off the engine heat exchange.
Shore Power: 110v system.
House Bank: 400 amp hours AGM, replaced in 2026.
Start Battery: 80 amp hours AGM.
Inverter/Charger: Xantex Freedom XC Pro (100 amp / 2000 watt), replaced in 2022.
Solar Setup (Components Installed): Victron Smart Solar MPPT 150/60-TR and BlueSolar MPPT 100/50 controllers installed in 2024/2025.
Battery Switch: Located under the galley top on the engine compartment wall, starboard side.
Chart Plotter: Raymarine E80.
Radar: Raymarine RD218 Radome.
VHF: ICOM IC-M330 (New 2024, fully registered) plus a handheld ICOM VHF.
Autopilot: Raymarine SmartPilot S3G AST with Type 2 Hydraulic Linear drive. Hydraulic components are reconditioned, but the system is currently non-operational due to a SeaTalk network node failure.
Instruments: Depth sounder and log; wind instruments (not operating due to network node failure).
Entertainment: Pioneer stereo with internal and detachable external speakers.
Rig Type: Cutter Rig.
Standing Rigging: 20 years old.
Running Rigging: 20 years old, but a complete set of new running rigging is on board ready for replacement.
Sails: UK Sails full-batten mainsail and roller reefing genoa #2.
Reefing: Slab reefing with Lazyjack and Profurl furlers.
Winches: 7 Lewmar deck winches and 3 Lewmar winches on the mast.
Additional: Forespar whisker pole and staysail included.
Layout: Semi-custom 2-cabin layout (Fore and Aft).
Berths: 2 double berths (Aft is Queen size); saloon settee provides additional sleeping space.
Head Height: Approximately 80” in master cabin and saloon (to be verified).
Bathroom: 1 Head with a manual toilet (replaced 2025) and 1 shower.
Galley: Starboard side; includes stove, oven, sink, and gas alarm with auto shut-off.
Refrigeration: Indel Webasto Isotherm (8 cu. ft) with Danfoss BD50 compressor; system replaced in 2023.
Kitchenware: Equipped with pots, pans, dishes, silverware, and glasses.
Tender: Achilles LSI 88 with Nissan NSF6BS outboard; both rarely used and stored inside.
Primary Anchors: Rocna (approx. 73 lbs) and a Delta anchor on the bow.
Spare Anchor: Danforth Fortress with a spare chain/rope system.
Rode: 150’ of 3/8” BBB chain (moderately corroded) and 250’ of 3/4” rope.
Windlass: Vetus Alexander (rarely used).
Deck Features: Hard Top Bimini (stainless frame/Coosa board), aluminum swim ladder, and fresh water stern shower (hot/cold).
Bilge Pumps: Manual pump and electric pump; additional emergency electric bilge pumps.
EPIRB: ACR Global Fix 406 (Expired Jan 2026).
General: Life jackets (4 adult, 1 child), 3 harnesses, bosuns chair, and a 20-year-old life ring.
Note: Viking 6-person liferaft, flares, and fire extinguishers are on board but expired.
Engine Spares: Fuel/oil filters, sea water pump assembly, impellers, thermostats, injectors, head gasket, V-belts, spare engine mounts, and a full set of replacement hoses.
Tools: Multimeter, electrical tools (crimper, heat gun), power drill, grinder, and full sets of metric and standard wrenches/sockets.
Other: Spare fresh water pump, dinghy repair kit, and camera snake finder.
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