1960 Custom 42 For Sale

This 1960 Schooner was lovingly built by Aenaes Campbell, Master Carpenter and builder, in Astoria, NY.

The frames are white oak, and the planking is spruce. Both masts are made from a single piece of spruce with no knots. All the spars are also spruce.

When the boat was commissioned in 1960, it was launched without propulsion. In 1962 the Westerbeke Diesel was installed.

Originally the ballast was lead and iron, but this seller removed the iron which can rust and added five tons of lead inside the white oak keel. This built in fashion of the Famous "Blue Nose" 130' schooner..

There have been other updates as well. An electric refrigerator was installed along with shore power. Pressure water and electric flush toilet have also been added.

The sail inventory has been updated from canvas to dacron. The canvas sails are still in the inventory.

The boat is prepped for bottom paint, and the topsides have been prepped as well.

With some TLC this classic is ready to sail.

The boat has been maintained by owner and appears to be in good condition.

The upgraded steering worm-gear is a great and valuable addition.

The electric head and pressurized water system look brand new. The toilet has not been used.

The sails should be serviceable for a few more seasons.

With a proper deal the seller will take the masts down for the new owner at no charge. He also has a trucker with a trailer that has move the vessel three times with no problems. Originally he trucked it down from Greenwich, CT.