1990 Jefferson 42 SE Sundeck Motor Yacht

Highlights

• Engine Serviced June 2024
• Generator Serviced June 2024
• Hinged Radar Arch
• America's Great Loop veteran

Vessel Walkthrough

Once Upon A Time can be boarded from either side, at a break in both handrails. There are Teak wing doors that lead from the sidewalks to the full beam aft deck. A ladder leads from the swim platform to the open sundeck. A double Teak door provides access to the interior cabin. Open steps lead to the bridge, which has access to the aft deck roof, for tender storage. The foredeck is easily accessible through aft deck wing doors on either side of the vessel and forward along sidewalks with well-placed handholds.

The interior includes an ensuite master stateroom aft, and a guest ensuite stateroom forward. There is also a full-service galley, a large dinette and a comfortable salon. The lower helm station is to starboard forward in the salon. The engine compartment can be accessed through removable hatches in the salon sole.

Aft Deck

The full-beam aft deck features a fiberglass hardtop cover with teak wing doors closing this area off the from the sidewalks. Open steps forward and offset to port allow easy access to the bridge, while double Teak doors along the centerline provide cabin access. Access to the swim platform is aft to starboard.

The swim platform features stainless steel handholds, Teak ladder steps, a fold-out swim ladder, a flag stanchion and a hand-held shower. Features of the aft deck include: free standing outdoor furniture, a storage deck box, lights, ceiling rod holders, rocket-launcher rod holders, and a non-skid surface. There is a wet bar with an Insignia refrigerator (June 2023). Storage includes a drawer, hatches over the wet bar, and a large storage cabinet.

Bridge

Open steps lead from the port side of the aft deck to the well-arranged flybridge, which has a non-skid surface. The bridge layout positions the helm forward and along the centerline with a molded captain's chair with footrest and a stainless steel ship's wheel. A fitted helm station cover provides protection. There is L-Shaped upholstered bench seating to starboard and aft, and an upholstered bench seat to port, with storage beneath. Additional storage is under the helm station. The bridge is fully enclosed. The enclosure was replaced in June 2024. The windscreen forward of the helm station has a crack.

The roof of the aft deck is accessible from the bridge. It features chocks for a tender, but no tender conveys with the vessel. A crane on the aft deck roof is available for positioning a tender on the roof for stowage. The radar arch is hinged, which makes Once Upon A Time very desirable for doing "The Loop".

Foredeck and Hull

The foredeck is safely and easily accessed from either side of the vessel through wing doors from the aft deck and onto sidewalks. These sidewalks allow side boarding of the vessel and also feature stainless steel railings, non-skid decking and stainless steel handrails. The foredeck includes: blue snap-on side window and windshield covers, low-mounted cabin top hand-hold railings, two double stainless steel fender storage racks, foredeck hatch to the forward stateroom, self-draining chain locker, electric windlass with foot controls, fiberglass bow pulpit with integrated anchor roller, an anchor rigged to the windlass, and a foredeck wash down spigot. There is also a storage deck box, a spotlight, and horns. The two 30amp cords can be plugged in on either the port or starboard sidewalks for convenience.

The bottom of Once Upon A Time has a white hull with blue trim.  The bottom is cleaned regularly by a diver, but the bottom does need new paint.

Accommodations

Salon:

The salon on Once Upon A Time is accessed through the double doors from the aft deck. The sole is easy-to-maintain manufactured wood. There is a buttercream-colored L-Shaped settee to starboard, with storage under the cushions. The large screened opening windows provide plenty of natural light and cross ventilation. The windows also have honeycomb blinds for privacy. There is a large lighted display cabinet aft, to starboard, with three smoked glass doors. A removable occasional chair is to port. A lower corner cabinet with a roll-away door is forward to port. This cabinet is wired to house entertainment components. There is also a lower storage cabinet to port.

The smoked glass door electrical panel is to starboard.  The salon also features a mounted EPIRB, a reverse cycle AC/heat control, 12v ceiling fixtures, and a swing-arm reading light over the settee.

Lower Helm Station:

The lower helm is positioned forward and to starboard in the salon. This control station provides good visibility for safe operation of the vessel from the comforts of inside. The teak ship's wheel matches the woodwork throughout the vessel.

Galley and Dinette:

The galley and dinette are a few steps down, forward of the salon.  The galley is to port, across from the dinette, and features a parquet sole.

The galley features an Insignia refrigerator/freezer.  The freezer is below the refrigerator and has a slide-out bin for convenience.  There is a two-burner induction cooktop (replaced January 2024) over a Samsung convection/microwave oven.  There is good storage, and a stainless steel bowl sink.  The countertop, oven, faucet, and refrigerator were all replaced in early 2023. 

The dinette is one step up from the galley sole.  There are two bench seats with built-in storage beneath the cushions.  The large wood table provides good interior dining space.  There is also a small drawer under the forward bench seat.  A double door cabinet is over the rear bench seat.

Master Stateroom:

The master stateroom is aft on Once Upon A Time, accessible through a hatch/folding door access to port, several steps down.  The sole is protected by carpet squares.  The standard-sized centerline-queen berth is a full walk-around. There are screened and curtained opening windows on both sides of the stateroom, and a large hatch behind the berth.   Lighting is provided by reading lights over the berth, ceiling lights, and courtesy lights at the windows. 

There is a tremendous amount of storage with numerous drawers, hanging lockers, nightstand cabinets, a large dresser top, and cabinets under the berth.  A large cabinet across from the berth can be used for storage or perhaps add a television.  The stateroom also features a reverse cycle AC/heat control, a smoke detector, a CO detector, a fire extinguisher, and 110v outlets.  There is a small settee to starboard, which has a storage compartment under the seating.

Master Head:

The master stateroom is ensuite, with a mirrored door to starboard leading into the head.  The head features: a corner vanity and sink, an electric flush head, and a shower/bathtub with a hand-held faucet.  A ceiling track can accommodate a shower curtain.  There is storage in the medicine cabinet, the lower cabinet, the cabinet at the shower/tub, and an open shelf at the window.  There is plenty of natural light as well as a 12v ceiling fixture.

VIP Stateroom:

Your guests on Once Upon A Time will be comfortable in the ensuite VIP Stateroom, all the way forward of the galley and dinette.  A sliding pocket door provides privacy.  The sole is carpeted.  A full-sized berth is on the bulkhead to starboard. There are opening portlights on both sides of the stateroom, and a ceiling hatch which opens to the foredeck.  The VIP stateroom features reading lights over the berth, 12v ceiling lights, a wall mounted mirror, storage cabinets, and open shelving.

A cabinet forward provides access to the anchor locker.

VIP Head:

The guestroom head is split.  The shower is to starboard and features: a louvered door for ventilation, a shower curtain, a teak seat, a 12v ceiling light (missing), a hand-held shower faucet, and a towel rack. 

The head is to port and features: a louvered door, an electric flush head, a molded corner sink, a carpeted sole, an opening portlight with a shelf, a three-shelf medicine cabinet, a towel rack, and a 12v ceiling fixture.

Engine and Mechanical

Engine compartment access is through hinged deck hatches in the salon sole-allowing for excellent, standing-room access.

• (2) 1989 Cummins 6BTA-5.9 Diesel Inboard engines with 4,164 Hours 300HP each
• The engines were serviced in June 2024
• Closed, fresh-water cooling
• Racor water separating fuel filters
• Fuel distribution and return manifold
• Raw water sea strainers
• Vibration isolating engine mounts
• Stuffing boxes and fresh packing
• Engine room 12volt lighting
• Emergency warning alarms for overheat/low oil pressure
• Thermal and acoustical engine room insulation
• Engine and generator hour meters
• Bronze ball-type through-hull valves
• Stainless steel propeller shafts
• Bronze rudders and struts
• (2) Reverse cycle heat/air conditioning units, with controls in the Master Stateroom and Salon
• Navigation/anchor lighting
• Bennett electric/hydraulic trim tabs
• (3) Automatic/manual bilge pumps
• Engine room/bilge blowers
• 35-Gallon waste holding tank with deck pump-out or macerator pump for overboard discharge
• Shore service water connection
• 110-Volt Water Heater
• (3) Windshield wipers

Electronics

Upper Helm:

• Raymarine multi-function display for Chart plotting GPS
• Raymarine Radar
• Depth finder
• Raymarine autopilot
• Ritchie compass
• West Marine 680 VHF radio
• Glendinning Engine Synchronizer

Lower Helm:

• VHF Radio
• Depth sounder
• Ritchie compass
• Glendinning Engine Synchronizer

Electrical

• 110-volt AC
• 12-volt DC
• (2) 4D Marine batteries; the starter battery was replaced January 2024
• (1) Generator-dedicated 27-series marine deep cycle battery
• 50 amp Battery charger
• (2) Battery switches
• Westerbeke 8 KW diesel powered generator with closed--fresh water cooling, water separating fuel filter, raw water sea strainer, fiberglass muffler, and remote start/stop panel with oil pressure, water temperature, and voltage---1,986 total hours of use; the generator was serviced in June 2024
• (2) 30-amp Shore service power cables
• 110-volt and 12-volt Power distribution panel with magnetic circuit breakers, volt & amp meters, and panel lighting
• Source power from shore/generator/inverter
• 110-volt Outlets throughout
• Xantrex True Sine Wave 3000 watt inverter with control at lower helm station

Exclusions

• A tender/dinghy does not convey with the vessel
• Personal items are excluded from the sale

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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