Long Range Trawler/liveaboard

The 1982 Sunnfjord 42 Pilothouse Trawler is a Pacific Northwest-built classic, constructed in Tacoma, WA, to handle the rugged waters of Puget Sound, British Columbia, and Alaska. Sunnfjords are renowned for their solid fiberglass layup, wide beam, and reliable pilothouse design, making them exceptionally seaworthy, durable, and safe vessels. This example is powered by twin Detroit Diesels and equipped with a newer Northern Lights generator (only 550 hrs), offering dependable performance for long-range cruising and liveaboard comfort. Recently hauled, freshly painted (bottom & topsides, 2025), and a clean survey this August, she’s truly turn-key. With her spacious forward stateroom, two heads, flybridge upgrades, underwater lighting, and liveaboard slip sublease option, she blends rugged trawler reliability with modern livability. Specifications: • Builder: Sunnfjord Marine (Tacoma, WA) • Model: 42 Pilothouse Trawler • Year: 1982 • LOA: 42 ft • Beam: 13 ft 6 in • Draft: ~4 ft • Dry Weight: 42,000 lbs • Hull Material: Solid fiberglass • Fuel Capacity: ~600 gallons • Water Capacity: ~250 gallons • Engines: Twin Detroit Diesels 6-71 • Generator: Northern Lights (newer, only 550 hrs) • Cruising Speed: 7–8 knots • Top Speed: ~10 knots • 9’ skiff with Yamaha 8hp outboard-runs great Key Features: • Rare Pilothouse model — safe, all-weather Northwest cruising. • Dry weight: 42,000 lbs — heavy, stable, seaworthy. • Fresh haul-out, bottom paint, and topside paint (2025) • Recent survey (2025) — strong report available. • Twin Detroit Diesels 6-71s — reliable, proven power. • Northern Lights generator (only 550 hrs). • Large forward stateroom, two heads, and one shared shower - large fold out couch & dinette for guests as well • Flybridge with helm, seating, 6ft storage box, and new Dometic CFX3 95 dual-zone fridge/freezer. • Full canvas covers for flybridge • Blue underwater swim lights for evening ambience. • Diesel heating for year-round liveaboard use - as well as 120v heaters throughout Recent Maintenance & Upgrades: • Bottom & topside paint (2025) • Survey (2025) • Northern Lights generator (only 550 hrs). • Flybridge storage + Dometic CFX3 95 fridge/freezer • Underwater stern lighting. • New forward exterior window covers - vinyl • CruisAir AC • Extremely well kept boat! - extensive log books and maintenance records going back 30+ years ***Option to sublease liveaboard slip in Shilshole - prime location between Golden Gardens beachfront park, Ballard, and just minutes from downtown! This 1982 Sunnfjord 42 Pilothouse is one of the most capable and reliable vessels of her era. Built for Northwest and Alaska waters, Sunnfjords are trusted for their rugged construction, heavy displacement, and seaworthy design. With twin Detroits, a low-hour Northern Lights generator, recent professional paint and survey, and modern upgrades, this boat is ready for adventure or comfortable liveaboard life.

Condition

Used (normal wear)