Argonauta — 1981 Cheoy Lee Golden Wave 42
Niche Watercraft · Pre-Owned

Argonauta

1981 Cheoy Lee Golden Wave 42 · Robert Perry Design
$95,000
On the Hard · Anacortes, WA · Available for Inspection
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"Just completed a 3,200-mile offshore shakedown — all systems turn-key ready for bluewater adventure. Currently on the hard in Anacortes, every inch accessible for inspection."

Key Specifications
Length
42'
LOA
Year
1981
Cheoy Lee
Engine
Perkins
4.108 Diesel
Hours
2,500
On Rebuild
Rig
Cutter
Inner Forestay
Power
668W
Solar · 400Ah Li
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Built for Blue Water

A proven offshore passage-maker, recently completing a 3,200-mile voyage through British Columbia and around Vancouver Island. Currently on the hard in Anacortes — bottom, prop, strut, and keel fully visible and available for inspection.

Electronics

Full 2023–25 Garmin suite: 943xsv chartplotter, GMI 20, Reactor 40 hydraulic autopilot, gWind, GPS 24xd. Furuno NavNet 3D radar backup. Starlink. Icom M506 VHF with cockpit CommandMic.

Power System

668W solar, 400Ah lithium house bank (98% life), 275A Balmar generator, 100A Balmar alternator on Perkins. Two 30A shore power inlets with isolation transformers. Trace 2,500W inverter.

Sail Inventory

Ullman fully battened main, Hood 110% Yankee jib, Ullman staysail, Ullman trysail on dedicated track, asymmetrical spinnaker. Nine winches total. All sheets led to cockpit.

Safety & Ground Tackle

Rocna 55lb primary with 350ft G4 chain. Revere 4-person liferaft (2024). Ocean Signal EPIRB2 (2025). Jacklines, tethers, Lifesling. Four fire extinguishers.

Recent Updates

New chainplates (2020). New Sunbrella bimini/dodger. MaxProp reconditioned (2024). Lasdrop dripless seal (2025). Navtec hydraulic backstay factory rebuilt (2024). New Garmin electronics throughout.

Comfort & Living

Air conditioning, diesel heat, electric heat. Rebuilt refrigerator/freezer. Bosch propane on-demand water heater. Teak and holly sole, Burmese teak interior. Two cabins, one head with separate shower.