42 Duffy 1988 Boat for Sale

Nepenthe

ASKING PRICE: $159,900 Watch Price

Wilmington, NC

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Last updated Oct 22, 2025

Nepenthe Boat | 42' Duffy 1988

This 42' Duffy Pilot House is a great fit for anyone looking to Cruise the ICW or travel south to the islands. She has a newer (2013) Yanmar diesel and Kohler Generator installed. The Recent owner has added multiple updates the past few years such as new topside and hull paint, Starlink, Both upper/lower station Garmin 8612's with Garmin VHF's and a Garmin Autopilot system.

Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Bluewater Yacht Sales, LLC- Wrightsville Beach.

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.

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Nepenthe HIGHLIGHTS

Yacht Details: 42' Duffy 1988
Location: Wilmington, NC
Engines: Yanmar
Last Updated: Oct 22, 2025
Asking Price: $159,900
Maximum Speed: 20 kn
Max Draft: 6' 7''

Nepenthe additional information

Specifications

Cruising Speed: 15 kn
Maximum Speed: 20 kn
Beam: 14' 5''
Hull Material: Wood
Max Draft: 6' 7''
Fuel Tank: 1 x 500|gallon
Fresh Water: 1 x 200|gallon
Holding: 1 x 100|gallon
Cabins: 2
Heads: 2

Main Salon

CruisAir Reverse Cycle A/C with SMX Controls
Pull Out Queen Couch
Chest Freezer
Ships Clock
Privacy Blinds
Chairs
Teak and Holly Flooring Throughout
Hinged Hatches to Engine Room

Galley

Galley Up Port Side Salon
Princess Electric Three Burner Stove/Oven
Norcold 120/12v Refrigerator/Freezer
Amana Chest Freezer
Stainless Sink and Faucet

Master Stateroom

Single Queen Forward Berth
Overhead Hatch and Port Windows
Ample Storage
Shelving

Guest Stateroom

Double Over Under Bunks
Ample Storage
12V and 110 Lighting

Head

Vacuflush Freshwater Flush Toilet
Oversized Shower Stall
Sink with Faucet
Ample Storage

Deck

45 Pound CQR with 50’ of 3/8” Chain and 250’ of 5/8” Braid (8 Strand Rode)
45 Pound Manson Supreme with 50’ of 3/8” Chain and 250’ of 5/8” Braid (8 Strand Rode)
Galley Maid Windlass
Aluminum Radar Arch
Aluminum Tender Davit with New 110v Motor
New Bridge Helm Seats
Bridge Stowage Box
Aft Deck Flush Mount Rod Holders
Taco 15’ Collapsible Outriggers
Bridge Rod Holders Pedestal
Fresh and Salt Water Washdown
Fiberglass Swim Platform with Ladder
Down East Machine Hydraulic Steering
Stainless and Aluminum Deck Hardware

Electronics/helm

Garmin VHF, Lower Station
Garmin VHF with AIS Reception that is Integrated with the Garmin System, Flybridge
Garmin GHC 50 Auto Pilot with Reactor 40 Lower Station Only
Garmin GMR Fantom 18x Radar
Rudder Angle Indicator, Both Stations
Garmin GPSmap 8612xsv Upper and lower station
Garmin PS70 Transducer
Additional Cable/Antenna Connection in the Guest Stateroom. Omni Directional Antenna in the Flybridge Cabinetry.
Starlink Installed on Hardtop

Electrical

Kohler 8kw 110/240 Generator with 1,680 Hours
12V/110 Panel
Six 12V and 4 6v for 12 and 24volt Systems (New 2022)
Pro Nautic12-10p And24v-21 Xantrex Inverter
Battery Switches
50 Amp Single Cord or two 30 Amps
Electric Hot Water Heater
Charles Isolation Transformer

Engine Details And Mechanical Equipment

Single Yanmar 6CX530 Motor Installed New in 2013 By Noank Village Boatyard In Noank, CT. It was Purchased from and Certified by Bayside Diesel of Mystic, CT. 530 Hp. All Electronic. Well Serviced. 1,500 Hours. Red Line RPM is 2900. Our Typical Cruise is 2500 RPM Which, Depending Upon Current, Sea State, and Wind Gets us 13 to 15 Knots Burning 16 to 17 Gallons Per Hour. Hull Speed is Around 7.5 Knots Where Trawler Economy is Achieved.
The Transmission, also New in 2013, a Kanzaki Model KMH70A
The Engine/Transmission Controls are Yanmar Fly-By-Wire Installed with the 2013 Re-Power
The Stuffing Box was Replaced in 2013. A 2.5” Shaft Drives a 4 Bladed Prop.
8 Kw Kohler Generator with 1,680 Hours. Model 8 EOZ
In Addition to any Engine-Mounted Filters, The Yanmar ss Serviced by Single Racor Primary Filters
Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning and Heat Using 2 Systems. The Salon Unit is 16,000 BTU and the Stateroom Unit is 12,000 BTU. Both Condensers were Replaced in 2017.
Raritan Hot Water Heater, Replaced in 2013
Vacuflush Sanitation System with Fresh Water Flush. The Vacuum Unit was Replaced in 2013.
Xantrax Freedom SW 2000 Charger/Inverter, New 2018
Charles Isolation Transformer which Segregates the Boat from Shore Power
(2) 50’ and (1) 25’. Shore power cords. Allows the Use of 2 30 Amp Shore Outlets when a Single 50 Amp is Unavailable.
Vetus Bow Thruster Upper and Lower Helm’s
Miele Dishwasher
Kenmore Washer-Dryer
Norcold 7 Cubic Foot Refrigerator/Freezer (New in 2018)
Microwave
Bennett Trim Tabs
Cruiseair Reverse Cycle A/C with SMX Controls