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Whitby 42 Silver Lining Exclusively for Sale with DBY Boat Sales

True Bluewater Cruiser with Full Keel & Ocean-Proven Pedigree

Set sail on your next offshore adventure aboard Silver Lining, a renowned Whitby 42 designed by Ted Brewer and constructed by Whitby Boatworks in Ontario, Canada. Her solid full keel design ensures unmatched directional stability, safety, and comfort at seamaking her a genuinely ocean-crossing capable vessel, ideal for serious bluewater sailors, liveaboards, and coastal explorers alike.

This well-equipped, extensively upgraded yacht has already circumnavigated half the globe. Her journey has taken her from Canada through the Caribbean (including extended cruising in the San Blas Islands), across the Pacific to Australia, and throughout the East Coast and an impressive five successful voyages to Lord Howe Island one of the most demanding offshore trips on the Australian east coast. Offshore-Ready, Cruising-Comfortable, and Turnkey

Fully NSW and Australian registered, Silver Lining is ready for immediate international departure. She was hauled out in April 2025 for a fresh antifoul, polish, and Prop Speed with no expenses spared.

Key Features and Upgrades

Anchoring and Ground Tackle

Manson Supreme anchor with 70m of 10mm short-link chain.
Secondary Bruce anchor for redundancy.

Sails and Rigging

Offshore-optimised sail inventory including:

Main, mizzen, genoa (One design offshore cruising sails- crosscut Dacron)
Storm jib, working jib, Trysail
Asymmetric (socked) and bagged spinnaker

New standing rigging (main mast), chainplates, lifelines, and furler service.
Updated running rigging, all compliant with insurance survey standards.

Navigation & Communication

B&G plotter, 4G Halo radar, and Trident displays (x4).
Icom HF radio with Pactor modem for offshore comms and email.
Iridium GO router
Toshiba Toughbook with OpenCPN and charts for New Caledonia & Vanuatu.
Extensive paper chart library for the Australian east coast.

Power & Energy Systems

Brand new 600AH lithium house battery bank (April 2025).
Renogy solar array (650W) and Rutland wind generator.
100A Balmar alternator with digital monitor.
3000W Renogy inverter to run all 240V appliances onboard.

Engine, Steering & Mechanical

Thorough service of Lehman diesel engine and transmission: starter, riser, pumps, heat exchangers.
Complete Hydrive steering system: helm pump, ram, and arm (all new).
Rudder and cutlass bearings replaced.
Dyna Plate lightning protection installed on both masts.

Water & Fuel

Three freshwater tanks (200L each).
Katadyn watermaker, fully serviced unlimited fresh water offshore.
Salt/freshwater washdown pump.
Two diesel tanks (250L each).

Interior Comfort & Liveaboard Readiness

New carpets throughout (modern, clean, and cozy).
Dickinson solid fuel stove and electronic diesel heater warm, dry living.
4-burner stove with oven, ice machine, and washing machine.
Smart TV with Chromecast.
External stainless BBQ for alfresco meals.

Safety & Long-Distance Sailing Gear

Viking offshore-rated life raft (2019).
Hydrovane windvane and Raymarine hydraulic autopilot.
AIS Class B, EPIRB, jacklines, and offshore safety equipment.

Tender & Extras

3.1m aluminium-hulled RIB with lights and bilge pump.
15HP Mercury outboard, fully serviced and in excellent condition.
Optional heavy block mooring in Salt Pan Cove (subject to RMS approval).

Why Choose Silver Lining?

Whether you're seeking a safe and capable passage maker, a fully self-contained liveaboard, or a well-proven world cruiser, Silver Lining offers rare value, durability, and confidence. Shes not just equipped shes ready. From her full keel stability and heavy-weather gear to her modern connectivity and comfort features, shes a rare blend of traditional strength and modern convenience.

True bluewater cruiser with global pedigree. Canada to Australia, San Blas to the South Pacific this full-keel Whitby 42 is ready to go anywhere.

~ Just antifouled & polished (April 2025)
~ New 600AH Lithium House Bank
~ Solar, wind, inverter, radar, Iridium GO
~ HF Radio, Hydrovane, Watermaker, Full Offshore Sail Wardrobe
~ RIB with 15HP Mercury + chartplotter
~ NSW & Aus registered inspection ready