2026 Rustler 42 for Sale – 42 ft – Newport, RI, United States

The Rustler 42 is a timeless classic with a modern twist. Designed by Stephen Jones, this yacht features elegant lines, exceptional upwind performance, and luxurious interiors. Perfect for circumnavigation or coastal cruising, every Rustler 42 is custom-crafted to meet her owner's unique preferences. Experience the craftsmanship, performance, and comfort that define true sailing excellence.

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

• A hand laid up system, using glass fibre re‐enforced polyester (GRP) in accordance with Stephen Jones construction drawings and using Lloyds approved materials.
• The hull has a double gel coat and isophthalic resin lay‐up throughout with matched chopped strand mat and woven roving for maximum resistance to porosity and tropical conditions.
• Coach roof and inner coamings are stiffened with 12mm balsa core, and all deck fittings are reinforced by 12mm marine ply pads.
• The hull and deck are joined by overlapping GRP laminate with the resultant bulwarks capped in teak.
• Stanchion bases and cleats are mounted on top and through bolted.
• A choice of colours is available for hull and decks; however, the standard yacht is offered with white topsides and off‐white decks as standard.
• The side decks have a moulded‐in non-slip finish.
• Teak laid side decks are available as an option.
• The hull has two coats of antifouling applied to the owner’s colour choice, with a boot top.

Keel & Rudder:

• The rudder is constructed using a 50mm stainless steel stock with large tangs encapsulated in GRP.
• The rudder is fully protected with a full length skeg.
• The stock has a needle roller bearing at top, bronze gland with greaser at hull position and a massive bronze fitting at base of rudder skeg.
• The ballast is a lead casting comprising of 4.6 tons, and fully encapsulated in the keel.