Alpa kman Stephens Alpa 42

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Discover the majestic Sparkman & Stephens Alpa 42, a timeless sailing that seamlessly caters to liveaboard cruisers and performance sailing masterpiece enthusiasts alike. Experience an extraordinary sailing journey that balances luxury, safety, and excitement in equal measure.

Sparkman & Stephens' craftsmanship, renowned for durable and elegant yacht designs, is embodied in the Alpa 42. Constructed in 1977 by Alpa Yards in Milano, Italy, this extraordinary bluewater ketch has been meticulously maintained and incrementally enhanced to deliver an unrivaled combination of onboard comfort and safety.

The vessel's deep center cockpit design is an attractive feature for novices, offering a blend of safety and comfort that stands out among leisure sailboats. Its solid build and sturdy rigging cater to the less experienced, while its versatile ketch layout provides numerous sail configurations for safety and control through all weather conditions. A completely rebuilt 80hp engine from 2016 and a powerful bow thruster ensure your journey is both safe and seamless.

For the seasoned mariner, this classic design encapsulates true sailing. Built with the intent of world exploration, this S&S Alpa 42 is a reliable seafaring companion for the most diverse sailing conditions. Its sleek lines and molded-in keel provide exceptional stability and comfort, whether beating upwind or rolling downwind. A full complement of sails, including a spinnaker and optional inner forestay for a hank-on foresail, enable you to get the most out of the boat.

This Alpa 42 is a dream home for digital nomads and cruisers. It boasts an array of amenities such as an 810-Watt solar system, a built-in fridge, clothes washing machine, water maker, a dedicated shower room, a 1300-Watt inverter/charger system, a rigid bottom tender, 2x outboards, and over 450 liters of water storage. This gem of a vessel provides ample accommodations for up to seven people, perfect for hosting family or friends in your dream location.

Exclusively privately-owned and operated, this yacht reflects a history of meticulous and diligent care, untouched by the wear typical of charter or rental vessels. Embark on an unforgettable journey aboard this Sparkman & Stephens Alpa 42, where every voyage crafts lasting memories.

=== Yacht currently located in Greece; location of delivery can be discussed ===

Kabinen

=== For a full tour, watch the tour on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A1HE-2JoBlc ===

=== Yacht currently located in Greece; location of delivery can be discussed ===

SLEEPING/BERTHS:
Spacious accommodations with convertible bunks allow for up to 7 people to sleep comfortably below deck.
- large king sized master with ensuite head/sink (sleeps 2+)
- forward v-berth sleeps 2
- port saloon couch/bunk sleeps 1
- stbd saloon couch sleeps 1
- convertible sea bunk in stbd passageway sleeps 1

SALOON:
Large saloon with high ceiling comfortably seats 6+ around a 2-part folding table. Table contains built-in storage for bottles or other items. Storage for goods under each couch.

LIGHTING:
Low power LED lighting throughout the boat provides a comfortable environment for relaxing or hosting.

HEATING/COOLING:
Built-in Webasto diesel heating system ducted to 6 ports spread around the boat. Provides efficient heating during the spring, winter, and fall periods. Controlled by a thermostat, can also be programmed with on/off times so you can wake up to a warm boat.
large hatches and companionways allow sufficient airflow in even light breezes for comfortable conditions inside. An additional windscoop can be placed at a location of your choosing to further increase interior airflow.

HEAD/SHOWER FACILITIES:
- 1x dedicated head w/sink accessed from aft cabin
- 1x shower room with additional sink
- 1x self-contained toilet w/12 L of blackwater storage

ADDITIONAL COMFORTS & ITEMS:
- ice machine (up to 12 kg per day)
- Karcher pressure washer
- deck wash pump

Deck- und Rumpfausstattung

COCKPIT:
Deep, large center cockpit means both stability and safety while underway. Positioned over the center of mass, movement is minimized in large seas, while the center design ensures no breaking waves make their way into the cockpit.
Port & aft benches with cushions provide seating for up to 6 comfortably inside the cockpit.

COCKPIT PROTECTION/COVERS:
- fabric dodger with stainless steel tubing provides shelter from wind & water while underway. Front window can be opened in moderate conditions to allow additional airflow.
- aft part of fabric dodger can be installed during the winter months to create a fully enclosed, dry cockpit
- breathable sun shades both protect the boat and you from the sun during the summer months

SOLAR ARCH & TENDER HOISTING (DAVITS):
Custom stainless steel solar arch professionally built and installed in 2021. Solar arch doubles as:
- Tender hoisting system
- Separate hoisting system for raising or lowering outboard engines

SAFETY:
- SeaGo Sea Master offshore 4x person life raft (new in 2021)
- EPIRB (GPS based emergency locator)
- ECHOMAX Active XS-dual Band active radar reflector provides dual band functionality to enhance the yachts radar signature in foggy, low visibility, or high-traffic conditions
- mizzen-mounted fog horn with 12V compressor is always ready to sound
- DSC equipped VHF radio
- multiple fire extinguishers
- 3x inflatable life vests
- 2x harnesses
- 2x leashes for harnessing in
- 1x floating extendable indicator
- life ring
- jack-stays for clipping onto in rough seas
- 1x swim vest
- smoke indicators
- handheld flares
- parachute flares
- multiple smoke detectors
- carbon monoxide detector

COCKPIT LOCKER:
Large storage under port side cockpit bench. Cockpit locker also contains multiple pumps, Webasto diesel heater, backup manual bilge pump, solar MPPT chargers, the main inverter/charger, and access to the refrigerator compressor.

ADDITIONAL EXTERIOR ITEMS:
- 110 kg hammock (mounted b/w main mast & foresail)
- wind scoop for the front hatch enables additional air circulation inside the boat
- mosquito nets for all hatches & companionways let you breath while keeping pesks outside the boat

Kombüsenausstattung

GALLEY:
Spacious & high U-shaped galley provides stable & safe working space while underway. High ceiling means no breaking your back bending over while working in the galley.
- built-in fridge/freezer; approx. 50L capacity
- gimballed ENO Grand Large SS gas cooker with 3x butane bottles (stored outside)
- single larger, deep sink with dedicated discharge pump outside the yacht

WATER STORAGE & HEATING:
- 400 L epoxy lined water tank safe for drinking water + 50 L additional external storage
- 50 L water heater electrically heats when plugged into shore power; water heater also heats when running the engine
- dedicated carbon water filter ensures fresh, clean drinking water
- water maker (reverse osmosis system) produces approx. 35 liters per hour (LPH) of fresh drinking water while at anchor

Technische Ausstattung

ENGINE:
80 hp Ford Lehmann diesel engine system completely rebuilt in 2016 with ~900 hours. Engine also has a built-on alternator for charging all 3x battery banks, split via a Victron Argo FET Battery Isolator.
220L stainless steel diesel tank replaced in 2016.

BOW THRUSTER:
12V Vetus (2006) bow thruster

EXTERNAL (PETROL) GENERATOR:
Hyundai Petrol Inverter Generator HY2000i (2000 W).

INVERTER + SHORE CHARGING:
Victron EasyPlus Compact 1600 VA inverter/charger installed in 2018 and provides up to 1300W of 230 Volt power. Shore cable connection for up to 16 amps of shore power

SOLAR POWER:
810 Watts total on 4 panels with dedicated MPPTs
- 400 W on solar tower w/Victron SmartSolar 100/30 MPPT
- 150 W on aft port side w/Victron SmartSolar 75/15 MPPT - 150
W on aft starboard side w/Victron SmartSolar 75/15 MPPT
- 110 W semi-flexible panel w/MPPT

BATTERIES:
3x 130 Ah Victron AGM service/house batteries
1x 130 Ah Victron AGM dedicated engine battery
2x 108 Ah Vetus batteries for bow thruster & windlass (w/dedicated Victron BlueSmart charger)

TENDER/DINGHY + OUTBOARDS:
- 2.9m Kapa rigid bottom tender comfortably sits 4. Deep set, this is a very stable and safe tender. New in 2022.
- 2x outboard motors (Yamaha 4hp 4 stroke with fwd 7 reverse; Mercury 3.5hp 4 stroke with fwd)

GROUND TACKLE:
- 25 kg Kobra primary anchor
- 74 meters of 10 mm galvanized chain (new in 2021)
- 15 kg galvanized secondary anchor with 10m of chain and 50 meters of rode
- Lofrans 1000 Watt Kobra windlass for 10mm chain or rode (new in 2021)
- windlass controls on foredeck or via remote control

SAIL INVENTORY:
- Half-batten, Dacron main sail
- Half-batten, Dacron mizzen sail
- 150% furling genoa, Dacron
- Like-new spinnaker, ~100meters squared

- Storm sail/jib
- whisker pole w/main mast mounted track

Zusätzliche Ausrüstung

=== For a full tour, watch the tour on YouTube: https://youtu.be/A1HE-2JoBlc ===

=== Yacht currently located in Greece; location of delivery can be discussed ===

Marine-Elektronik

NAV EQUIPMENT
- Raymarine e7 MFD/chart plotter w/Navionics (incl. Med, Atlantic Europe, & North Sea charts)
- Raymarine e7 MFD display 
- VesperMarine AIS WatchMate AIS system (transmit & receive)
- Raymarine radar system
- VDO wind direction displays x4
- VDO wind speed indicators x2
- Danforth 6inch Constellation helm compass
- LED navigation lights
- Large deck light

AUTOPILOT:
- Raymarine SmartPilot x 30 autopilot system with control display in cockpit
- Raymarine Fluxgate compass 
- Raymarine Type 2 Rotary Autopilot Drive system 
- Raymarine rudder position sensor 
- Raymarine autopilot controller

COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT:
- Weather Infobox WIB4S Navtex system
- iCom IC-M505 DSC VHF radio 
- Loud speaker hailing system
- Sailor Compact VHF RT2048
- iCom IC-M33 handheld VHF Marine transceiver