Alpa 42, Built 1978 launched 1980, Centre cockpit cruiser designed by renowned Sparkman and Stephens, built by Alpa Ship yard with roots in the chemical industry providing assured quality when it comes to the Polyester resin used during construction. Chianti has benefited from a number of major upgrades in 2019 with her underwater fully hull stripped back to gelcoat and 5 coats of International Primacon, 2 coats of hard racing applied.
Rig fully replaced in 2019. Set of lazy jacks, a full winter cover in 3 sections. The crafts Rudder was dropped, dried and refitted, gland repacked. New steering cable etc. 12v bluwave aircon fitted to feed aft cabin and saloon. A New Beta 75 installed 2016 (650 hrs), commissioned 2017, Borg Warner velvet drive gearbox factory refurbished 2016, new fuel tank. A Pro Combi Q c1900Watt Sinwave Charger/Inverter 2019, cockpit locker and cockpit side deck teak replaced with “tecdec” 2019. Major electrical refit in 2015, Sleeps 5 in 3 cabins plus 2 in saloon.
€69,950 UK/EU VAT Paid. Original invoice held. Craft was in Greece before Brexit in 2019.
Please note:- Chianti has been dry sailed for the last 5 years ashore in the boat yard from 28th August and launch on the 17 July for us to use for 6 weeks each summer. Chianti is only for sale due to ill health. 2026- planned launch 27th July out 26th august 2026 in Nidri
Specifications Year Built 1978 launched 1980 3 previous owners from new. Length Overall 42 ft / 12.80 m (11.90 on registration) Beam 11 ft / 3.35 m Max Draft 6 ft / 1.83 m Hull Number: 43 SSR No 111804 Construction Fiberglass Keel- long encapsulated Keel -skeg hung rudder Drive Type Direct Engines 1 Total Engine Power 75 hp Ballast 9,920.8 lb Displacement 26,455.47 lb
Construction White GRP hull with blue pinstripe White GRP deck with balsa core White GRP Superstructure Centre cockpit Encapsulated long fin keel (lead) Skeg hung rudder (rebuilt 2019)
Machinery New Beta 75 installed 2016 Borg Warner velvet drive gearbox factory refurbished 2016 120 amp/h Alternator with electronic charging device Engine driven bilge pump (pumps from main sump or engine bilge) Refurbished final drive bearings and stern gland 2016 3 Bladed prop. Engine serviced yearly with new anodes yearly to heat exchanger. Large amount of engine spares inc, oil & fuel filters etc. Bluewave 12v air con fitted 2024 feeds aft cabin and saloon. (Professionally installed 2025)
Electrics 12v DC and 220v A on board voltage 4 x 12v 120A AGM domestic batteries (2025) 12v 128A AGM Rolls engine battery (2018) Emergency parallel connection via Victron Cyrix 230Amp Combiner button at helm position Pro Combi Q 1600Watt Charger/Inverter 2015 2 x Siemens rigid solar panels and controllers Mains sockets throughout (European style) Major electrical refit in 2015 by Chris Rothwell Marine electrics at same time as new engine installation in 2016.
Tankage Custom built 300ltrs fuel tank 2016 600ltrs GRP water tank under saloon bilge Gravity Holding tank c45lt to each heads fitted 2020
Rig and Sails Ketch Rig fully rerigged in 2020 before road transit to France in May 2020. ISOMAT Aluminium spars stripped and repainted in 2020 Stainless steel standing rigging 2020. Main mast standing rigging fully replaced 2020 Mizzen mast standing rigging fully replaced 2020 Profurl roller reefing replaced 2019 All running rigging replaced in current ownership 2020. Wire main sail uphaul 2025 Spinnaker pole
Winches Lewmar Eco 50 genoa winches new in 2019 Barient 33 main mast winch Barient 21 main mast winch (wire) new wire in 2025 Lewmar 16 2 speed boom winch Barient 21 mizzen winch Barient 10 mizzen winch
Sails White slab reefing premium Dacron Westaway main 2015 minimal usage White slab reefing premium Dacron Westaway mizzen 2015 minimal usage White roller furling Crusader genoa 2005- refurbished 2019 plus new UV strip ( 5 weeks a year use since 2019) Accommodation Sleeps 5 in 3 cabins plus 2 in saloon Aft master en-suite cabin with double berth with aft heads with shower. Starboard side passageway cabin with single berth Forward cabin with double V berth Forward heads with showers Good full headroom throughout Light teak interior joinery Cream headlining
Domestic Webesto Diesel hob, 2020 Deep stainless steel sink with electric pump out Sizable Waeco fridge Calorifier 2019 Cutlery and crockery Assorted cooking utensils, pots and pans Clock, barometer and thermometer mounted in saloon. Deck Lewmar electric windlass with twin bow rollers (2019) Lewmar wireless remote control (replaced 2023) 30kg Rocknor anchor with over 60m chain c25kg CQR anchor c22kg Danforth anchor spare chain and warps portable folding alloy Pasarell with handrail. Perspex permanent windscreen Sprayhood (Ocean Canvas) 2016 Nav lights and deck lights on main and mizzen Two dorade vent cowls fitted 2015 New S/S steel pulpit fitted 2016 with all new guard wires Stainless steel with hardwood timber planking Transom Aft boarding platform with swim telescopic boarding ladder. Various large quantity of spares as viewed in lockers!
Navigation Standard Horizon CP300i Chart Plotter (interfaced with Nasa AIS). Repeater for Standard Horizon GX3000E DSC VHF in cockpit (not installed) Standard Horizon GX3000E DSC VHF Navman Tracker 5600 Chart plotter ICOM IC707 HF Transceiver linked to ICOM Ariel tuner in aft cabin Clipper Navtex Auto helm (not working) Cobra waterproof hand held VHF
Safety 4 x Fire Extinguishers serviced May 2026 Stainless steel jackstays Set of coastal flares, to be replaced July 2026 Horn. Bungs Inflatable dinghy (2023) with small 12v electric outboard with std lead acid battery. (2025)
Title Documents List of All documents seen prior to setting details live for mkting.
Current British SSR Certificate Copy - Bill of Sale to current owners Sept 2019 Copy - Bill of Sale previous owner May 2019 Copy - Bill of Sale July 2004 Copy - Letter closing previous German Flag 2004 Brexit Proof - Corfu Letter confirming location winter 2020, Gouvia Marina Lease agreement Customs T2L issued by British Customs 2020 Copy - 1977 German Purchase/Supply Invoice VAT paid Evidence of TEPAI cruising tax paid
