First Liveaboard!

[Polkafin]

Hello, VERY new to sailing and this forum but having been reading posts from the community. I am looking at a
My very first Liveaboard that we’ll taking cruising once settled. Was hoping for some feedback on this option, looking for important things of note that I may have missed. It’ll be a project boat for us.

Boat for sale - Spencer Cutter - 42'

Was also hoping to find the original designs for this but not sure where to start.

We want to refit the interior and possibly add a shower, not sure how doable that is

[BIODTL]

Congratulations. Nice to see this, gives me hope for my future.

[Don C L]

Welcome aboard Polkafin! Sure is a nice boat for a project boat IMO! Really nice classic. There is a member here named Newhaul who had a Spencer 42 and can give you more info.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ic-160329.html
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...at-163321.html
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...+classics.html

[gonesail]

be careful with those old teak decks .. they can be a big project sooner or later. and you probably don't need too many projects in addition to the ones you are planning

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Polkafin.


I doubt you'll be able to find plans for this vintage boat.
The Spencer 42 was designed in the early 60's by John Brandlmayr, who died in 1974.
☞ https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/spencer-42
☞ https://sailboatdata.com/builder/spencer-boats-ltd

[Polkafin]

Originally Posted by Don C L

Welcome aboard Polkafin! Sure is a nice boat for a project boat IMO! Really nice classic. There is a member here named Newhaul who had a Spencer 42 and can give you more info.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ic-160329.html
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...at-163321.html
https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...+classics.html

Thanks for highlighting this, I’ll pop over and give it a read

[Renegde_Sailor]

Did you wind up buying the S42?

I have hull #7, they are a fantastic boat! IMHO one of the best ever built!

[Polkafin]

Originally Posted by Renegde_Sailor

Did you wind up buying the S42?

I have hull #7, they are a fantastic boat! IMHO one of the best ever built!

Yes, we did. Needs a bit of work before it can go into the water but we’re hopeful. Do you have any interior photos of your all set up?

[Renegde_Sailor]

Originally Posted by Polkafin

Yes, we did. Needs a bit of work before it can go into the water but we’re hopeful. Do you have any interior photos of your all set up?

Can we see some pics? Also what hull number are you?



Here ya go!

[Polkafin]

Originally Posted by Renegde_Sailor

Can we see some pics? Also what hull number are you?



Here ya go!

Thanks for sharing. I don’t have many, but here’s one from the last time we were up there cleaning. https://imgur.com/gallery/OJUU0za

[Renegde_Sailor]

Originally Posted by Polkafin

Thanks for sharing. I don’t have many, but here’s one from the last time we were up there cleaning. https://imgur.com/gallery/OJUU0za

Is this your boat?

Also we have the Spencer Yacht Owners Group on Facebook, I am one of the Admins, send a request and I will add you.