A Hardy 42 Commodore from 2011 - a timeless design from Andrew Wolstenholme.
Offers accommodation for six in two ensuite cabins plus saloon; an aft cabin to die for!
Easy to handle with twin CAT C7 diesels engines, thrusters - and joystick control with 'skyhook'.
She has been well maintained and is presented in excellent good condition. One prior owner from new.
- lying in the water on Belfast Lough, Bangor, Northern Ireland UK.
Other2011 built Hardy 42 Commodore. A highly regarded British-built, semi-displacement motor yacht known for its exceptional seaworthiness, robust construction, and comfortable, versatile accommodation. Key features include a full-length keel for stability in rough seas, a quality teak interior, and a versatile layout with multiple cabins and en-suites, making it ideal for all-weather cruising and liveaboard experiences. She offers a superb combination of robust engineering and comfortable living, making it a highly capable and desirable motor yacht for serious cruising and all-weather adventures.
"Juniper" is a 2011 version which has been well maintained and is presented in very good condition. One prior owner from new.
Currently lying on the water in Belfast Lough, Bangor, Northern Ireland UK.
Dimensions
Length overall: 14.02m / 46'
Hull length: 12.8m / 42'
Beam: 4.3m / 14'1"
Draft: 1.2m / 3'11"
Air Draft (mast down):3.6m / 11'10"
Dry weight: 14,000 kg / 13.8 tons
HIN: GB-HML09024I111
Category: B
Engines
Twin CAT C7 460hp diesel engines - turbo-charged and aftercooled - 1052 hours each.
Twin Disc EC300 electronic engine/gearbox controls at both helm positions
Twin Disc EJS joystick system with controls at both helm positions
Twin Disc EDS 'Sky-Hook' positioning system
Eltrim trim tabs with controls at both helm positions
Hydraulic pumps to both engines to power bow/stern thrusters and windlass
125A 24V DC alternator on each engine to charge domestic/start batteries
Separ fuel pre filters - emergency fuel shut-off in saloon
Twin Disc 5065A Quick Shift gearboxes with Twin Disc EC300 engine controls
Engines last serviced - May 2025
Last lifted anti fouled, polished and annual maintenance - May 2025
Stern Gear:
2 x 26" 4-bladed fixed pitch propellers (Clements) on stainless steel shafts
Traditional simple packed stern glands for reliability & safety
Cutlass bearing in bronze P-brackets
Cathodic bonding system to zinc anodes
Bronze rudders with stainless steel stocks
Hydraulic tunnel bow thruster and hydraulic stern thruster on transom
Generator: Fischer Panda AGT 4000 24V DC generator (31 Hours)
Construction
Hull — Initial lay-up using Lloyds approved isophthatic gelcoat and resin. Subsequent lay-up orthphthalic resin.
Stiffened with heavy GRP foam filled stringers and hand bonded plywood grid, bonded waterproof plywood equipment beds and foundations. Hand bonded, resin coated waterproof plywood bulkhead. High density foam cored bonded engine beds with integral plate steel mountings. Dark blue gelcoat hull.
Superstructure — GRP with balsa reinforcing. Bonded waterproof plywood equipment beds and foundations. White gelcoat finish.
Hull and superstructure are bonded with Plexus and bolted together using stainless steel bolts to 10 mm backing plates.
Tankage
Fuel: 1700 l
Water: 559 l
Holding: 388 l
Accommodation
Wheelhouse:
Twin KAB heave-compensated fully adjustable helm seats and adjustable helm wheel
Fold-up section of saloon settee providing a double pilot seat with hinged footrest
Sliding doors providing access to both side decks
Engine, thruster controls, trim tab controls, compass, navigation and communications electronic equipment
Overhead electrical control panel and a dedicated chart table to starboard
Saloon:
Comfortable seating for 6 or more, with sufficient length to use as a sea berth on passage
Dining table with folding leaves and an adjustable height central pillar
Joinery unit to port with lockers with built-in TV on electric lift
Glasses & bottle storage; drinks fridge
Access to engine compartment
Wet locker for foul weather gear at steps down to aft cabin
Owners Cabin:
Queen-sized double berth
Extensive locker and drawer units
Dressing table with stool and mirror
Opening coachroof ports either side, plus Lewmar hatch in aft face of coachroof
Aft Heads: ensuite
Separate shower cubicle in heads with curved sliding door
Electric toilet with wash basin with mixer tap
Storage; Corian countertop
Opening coachroof port with extractor fan
Heating outlet & controller, Towel rail, toiletry holders & mirror
Forward Guest cabin:
Full length and wide 'V' berths - with insert as needed.
Large hanging locker, lockers under side decks and below berths
Access to the chain locker via a water-tight door behind mirror at forward end
Lewmar 60 deck hatch with black-out and insect blind
Opening coachroof port and dorade ventilation from deck 220VAC double socket
Forward Heads:
Ensuite with separate shower cubical, curved Perspex sliding door
Electric toilet and washbasin set in a dedicated moulded unit for easy cleaning. Washbasin with mixer tap
Corian countertop, recessed stowage shelves outboard with fiddles, locker below sink.
Extractor fan and heating outlet with controller.
Opening coachroof port and dorade ventilation from deck Towel rail, soap dispenser, mirror with lights.
Engine Compartment: Sound insulated and ventilated
Daily inspection hatch
Complete saloon sole may be removed for more extensive maintenance; giving easy access around each engine, gearbox and to the stern glands
24VDC lighting
24VDC forced ventilation
Automatic fire extinguisher, with manual activation remote cable and status panel
On Deck
Teak decking on foredeck, forward coachroof, side decks, aft deck and flybridge
Wide, safe side decks enclosed by bulwarks and solid handrails around the whole boat, incorporating fender baskets on the pushpit. Maxwell hydraulic windlass on foredeck with local controls at both the lower and flybridge helm positions.
20kg Delta anchor and 60m chain
All deck fittings are stainless steel (grade 316)
Stainless steel rub rail
8 stainless steel mooring cleats
Stainless steel stemhead for anchor stowage with bow roller
Lazarette locker below lower aft deck plus outboard bracket above
Hinged access through the guardrails on either side for access ashore and aft onto the bathing platform;
4 dorade ventilators on foredeck
Hardy plaques
Stainless steel deck fillers for tanks
Bathing Platform:
Stainless steel frame, teak laid with and an extending MOB/bathing ladder
Hot/cold shower on transom
Weaver snap-davit for dinghy stowage
Aft coachroof deck (access from side decks Port & Starboard) Large area enclosed by rails with U-shaped seating. 3x deck lockers incorporated into the seating.
Flybridge: (Access from raised aft deck area)
Seating on both sides fitted with removable cushions, lockers below.
Perspex windshield around the sides of the forward two thirds of the flybridge
Console at forward end with engine, thrusters, trim tab and steering controls. Hinged mast for radar scanner on removable gas struts, antennas, lights etc
Port and Starboard navigation lights are fitted to the flybridge sides. Stern, steaming and anchor light are on the mast.
Electrics
80A 24 DC battery charger for domestic/engine banks
32A shore power lead and socket on aft deck with 16A adapter plugs
Bosch oven and hob, microwave, immersion heater
7 double sockets
2 Victron 3kw inverters to power domestic sockets, oven/hob, microwave & AV equipment
24V AGM engine (x1) start battery bank with emergency link from domestic bank
12V AGM generator start battery
24V AGM domestic supply battery bank 4 x 12V DC 160AH providing 320AH at 24V DC - also
used as starting bank for 2nd engine
Navigation equipment
Simrad chart plotter/radar displays, 2 at lower helm, 1 on flybridge
Simrad 48" open array radar scanner on mast
Simrad AP24 pilot control at both helms
Simrad IS20 speed/depth displays at both helms
Simrad IS42 wind speed/direction display at both helms
Simrad RS25 VHF at lower helm, 2nd handset on flybridge
NAIS 300 class B AIS
GS15 GPS antenna
Raymarine 37 SAT-TV dome and FreeSat box, TV/Radio antenna with amplifier
FM radio/CD player with speakers
Navigation lights
Compass
Heating System
Eberspacher diesel-fired boiler circulating hot water to separate controllable units in each
cabin, saloon and heads
Hot water calorifier is also heated by the heating system
Forward wheelhouse windows electrically heated for de-misting
Water System
24v DC pressurised hot/cold water system with a 55 ltr calorifier heated by a 220V AC immersion heater.
Starboard main engine cooling water and the central heating system also heat the calorifier
Freshwater piping is insulated
390 L holding tank with 24V DC discharge macerator pump-out below the waterline and deck pump-out facilities
Grey water in showers and basins in heads are piped to mini-tanks with automatic pump-out overboard.
Inventory
Warps and fenders
Boathook and deck brush
External canvas sun-covers for helm windows & side door windows
Automatic bilge pumps
Emergency manual bilge pump
MCA life ring
6 man life raft
Inflatable Xcel 260 dingy with 2.5hp Suzuki outboard
3 x Fire extinguishers
Fire blanket