1980 Whitby 42 for Sale – 42 ft – Venice, FL, United States

A fantastic Blue Water Classic. During the walk around I noted she is a very solid build and no noted soft spots.  A few cosmetic touch ups is currently in process of being fine tuned by the seller, but certainly nothing to stop anyone from immediate enjoyment. 

The interior is very clean, no notice of any major leaking and the teak and holly floor is in great shape. The cushions in the staterooms feature brand new upholstery. The engine was fully rebuilt in 2022 and it shows.. The engine room itself must have been redone at that time as well, the photos (include) speak for itself. 

Seller has this timeless classic priced aggressively, he has enjoyed it for the last two years, but it is time to move on and he does not want the boat sitting around. So get your appointment scheduled and/or make your offer. If this is the boat you are looking for there is no reason to wait. Time and tide wait for no one. 

MAIN FEATURES: 

• Ford Lehman 80 HP Diesel Engine - fresh water cooled - Fully Rebuilt 2022 - 200 Hours
• Standing Rigging - New 2021
• Mainsail - New Oct 2025
• Headsail - New Oct 2025
• Headsail Roller Furling - New Oct 2025
• Lazy Jacks - New Oct 2025
• 2 Stateroom - 2 Head Layout 
• 2ea. 100 Watt Solar Panels
• 30 Amp Shore Power w Cord
• 1ea. 300 Amp Lithium House Battery - New 2024
• 1ea. Engine Battery - New 2024 
• Dinghy Davits
• Yamaha 5 HP Outboard - (Newer)
• Portable Air Conditioning  

She is Solid, runs well, sails well, and comes with many new features... Looking for an older sailboat that are built with heavy fiberglass and crush waves like tanks? This may be the right fit for you!

This is a nice boat and very desirable. Built to cross seas she is built rugged for what the blue and green waters can bring you. She is designed by Ted Brewer and built in Fort Myers in 1980. The topsides were walked around several times and she is solid as a rock. The engine was fully rebuilt in 2022 and runs like a charm; the well-made and highly desirable Ford Lehman can probably be used another 40 years if properly cared for. 

Seller purchased this boat in 2023 and brought it down to Florida with his brother. They had a remarkable trip and she now has a home dock in Venice, Fl. He paid more than the current asking price for the boat, but he knows he probably over paid a little bit and is not looking to make a profit. So I will write up any reasonable offers. 

This is a center cockpit and a rare sloop design, most were made as ketch's and oddly enough most sailors prefer the sloop build as many can see in the 44 Brewers built after 1987. She has a full keel and a keel stepped mast, she is solid and built to go just about anywhere. If this is your dream, come make it a reality. Contact us today.