A NEW LEVEL OF QUALITY
ABOARD THE
MAG BAY 42 EXPRESS
The Mag Bay 42 Express is a premium sportfishing yacht that seamlessly blends luxury with high-performance capability. Designed for both serious anglers and family outings, this vessel offers a spacious cockpit equipped and designed for tournament sportfishing, ample storage, and customizable options to suit every need.
The refined interior features elegant, yacht-quality finishes, a fully equipped galley, bright and open feel via windows and skylights throughout and comfortable sleeping accommodations for longer journeys.
Built on a hull design by Michael Peters, the 42 Express ensures smooth, efficient cruising, exceptional handling, and the speed to tackle any offshore adventure. Powered by twin Volvo Penta D13 inboard (direct drive) diesels providing 1,000 hp per side, the 42 Express provides excellent performance while maintaining efficiency. Combining sleek styling with rugged performance, the Mag Bay 42 Express sets a new standard for mid-size express sportfishing yachts.
42 EXPRESS AT A GLANCE
FUEL: 665 GAL
WATER: 125 GAL
WASTE: 40 GAL
FISHBOXES: 74 GAL EACH
BAIT TANK: 85 GAL
DISPLACEMENT: 43,500
L.O.A.: 42’ 6”
B.O.A.: 15’ 6″
DRAFT: 4’
CONFIGURATIONS :
SPORTFISH + EXPRESS HARDTOPDEADRISE AT TRANSOM 18°
42 EXPRESS
STANDARD FEATURES
CONSTRUCTION
100% Vinylester Resin Construction.
Gurit A500 Cored Hull Sides With A Solid Glass Bottom
Propeller Pockets To Reduce Draft
Angled Transom Below Waterline To Enhance Maneuverability In Reverse
Exhaust Exits In Corners Of Boat For Enhanced Performance
Oversized Fiberglass Encapsulated Full Length Stringer System
Molded 665 Gallon Fiberglass Fuel Tank With Fiberglass Baffles Integrated Into The Hull
Modified Rudder Shelf Design To Optimize Space In Aft Lazarette
Integrated Bilge Pump Shelfs Allow Smooth Operation Of All Bilge Pumps.
Epoxy Barrier Coat On Hull Below The Waterline
Integrated Bow Thruster Tunnel With Fairing Built Into The Hull For Unmatched Strength
Dedicated Transducer Pocket Integrated Into The Hull.
Molded Diamond Nonskid Throughout Boat.
1 Stateroom 1 Head ArrangementVacuum Bagged Cored Composite Bulkheads
MECHANICAL
Oversized Sea Strainers In Aft Lazarette For Washdown And Bait Pumps
Seastar Eps Electric Hydraulic Steering System Standard.
Independent Hydraulic Steering Rams Positioned Outboard For Increased Lazarette Access
Oversized Bilge Pumps Connected To Switches For Automatic And Manual Operation
Dockside And Overboard Pumpouts For Holding Tank
Fire Suppression System Automatically Or Manually Operated And Tied Into Main Engine And Generator Ignition Systems With Override
24v Fuel Priming Pumps For Main Engines
Oversized Sea Strainers For Main Engines And Generator
"Crash Valve" Off Engine Intakes For Use As Emergency Bilge Pumps
In-line Mufflers On Vibration And Sound Dampening Mounts With Surge Tube In Engine Room.
Oil Change System Pump For Main Engines, Transmissions, And Generator With Pump Out Line
Pex Plumbing For All Freshwater Hot And Cold-Water Lines
Pressurized 24v Freshwater System With Deck Fill And Supply Inlet.
Racor Fuel/Water Separators For Main Engines And Generator
Rudders, Stainless Steel, With Composite Rudder Bearing And Drip-less Seal Laminated Into Hull
Seacocks, Bronze, Ball-type Sea Valves And Strainers For All Thru- Hulls Below The Water Line
2 Aquamet High-strength Stainless Steel Shafts, Double-taper With Machined Keyway And Thrust Plate At Main Engine Coupling
Nibral Thru Water Struts Optimized For High Performances
Zipwake Interceptor Trim Tabs With Internal GPS And Individual Controls At Helm
Seakeeper Sk6 Gyro Stabilizer Mounted Centerline Between Stringers
Onan 13.5 Kw E-qd Electronic Quiet Diesel Generator With Housing
12 Gallon Hot Water Heater For Freshwater System
ELECTRICAL
24v Dc Throughout
12v And 24 Power Supply With Breakers For Future Electronics And Systems
Battery Banks In Fully Accessible Fiberglass Box
Battery Charger With Thermal Cutoff And Integrated Switching System
Battery Distribution Panel With Cutoff And Breakers Mounted In Engine Room
Battery Parallel System For Main Engines And Generator Start
Color Coded, Numbered And Labeled Wiring Throughout With Accompanying Diagrams
Glendinning Cable Reel With 75' Cord And Additional 220v Inlet In Cockpit
Master Electrical Control Panel Located In Salon With 24v/110v Circuit Breakers, Individual Switching For Power, Or Generator Supply And Gauges For Electrical Supply, Voltmeter And Ampmeter
Bonded Electrical System With Ground Plate
All Tinned Copper Wiring With Marine Rated Insulated Jacket.
All Connectors Are Heat Shrunk And Thermally Labeled
Dual Air Horn
Full Dc Engine Room Led Lighting
COCKPIT
Fresh And Saltwater Washdown Spigots
Glendinning Hose Reels With 20' Hose For Fresh And Saltwater Washdowns In Cockpit
Oversized Lazarette Hatch With Ample Access To Aft Bilge And Rudder Shelf
Full Round Rubber Gasket On All Lids And Access Doors
Laminated Oversized Garolite Plate In Cockpit For Future Fighting Chair Or Pedestal
Flush Mounted And Screwless Gemlux Rod Holders (4) In Coaming.
316 Stainless Gas Pistons On All Lids
Two Oversized 73.5 Gallon Insulated In Deck Fishboxes With Independent Macerator Pumps
Two Thin Mounted Stereo Speakers Under Gunnel
Oversized Integrated Transom Livewell With Integrated Window, Livewell Lights And Non-Intrusive Fill And Drain Fittings
12" Stainless Steel Cleats In Corners With Custom 316 Oversized Hawse Pipes
Oversized Direct Overboard Cockpit Drains With Stainless Steel Covers
Diamond Nonskid On Cockpit Floor And Gunnels
Rounded Molded Gunnels For Added Aesthetics And Comfort
Generous Sized Transom Opening Door With Folding Gate And Oversized Custom Stainless-Steel Hinges And Hardware
Indirect Color Changing Strip Lighting Under Gunnels
HELM DECK
Controls: Tournament Lever Controls Mounted On Fiberglass Helm Pod
Electronic Trolling Valves
Electric Hydraulic Fully Adjustable Steering
Fire System With Automatic And Manual Discharge With Control On Console
Engine Manufacturer Supplied Gauges And Electronics
Helm Console Mounted On Actuator For Full Access To Necessary Systems
Triple Helm Seat Configuration With Fully Adjustable And Rotating Seats.
Lighted Flush Mounted Compass On Console
L-shaped Lounge Seating With Premium Upholstery
Manual Engine Start/ Stop Switches In Console Box
4x Fast Charge USB Charging Outlets Located In Console Electronics Box
Recessed Stereo Speakers
Molded Fiberglass Diamond Nonskid Deck
Mezzanine Seating With Insulated Drink Lockers
Oversized Insulated Freezer Locker
Integrated Gaff Locker Able To Accommodate 8' Gaffs
Oversized Fishing Tackle Station To Starboard
Hydraulic Powered Actuating Helm Deck For Easy Access To Engine Room And Components
Oversized Access Hatch In Deck For Engine Room Access
Premium "Glass Dash" Mounting System For Electronics
Sound Insulated Helm Deck Floor For Reduced Engine Noise.
Release Marine "Carolina Classic" Helm Chairs
Molded Fiberglass Windshield Frame With Integrated Track For Future Curtains
Safety Glass Windshield And Side Windows In Hull
Premium Speakers (4) And One Recessed 10" Subwoofer With Amplifier
SALON + GALLEY
Dual Zone Air Conditioning With Reverse Cycle Heat And Control
Teak And Holly Floor
Dinette "L-shaped" Lounge With Storage Underneath
Dinette Table With High Gloss Wood Finish
Electric Range Surface Mounted In Galley
High Gloss Corian Counter Top In Galley
Overhead Led Lighting Throughout
Accent Led Lighting Under Galley Toe Kick And Behind Valences
Main Electrical Panel Mounted Centerline Aft, Ac/Dc And Backlit For Easy Access
Microwave/ Convection Oven Located In Upper Galley Cabinet
Oversized Galley Sink With Stainless Steel Faucet
Sliding Drawer Refrigerator And Freezer In Galley
Sliding Salon Door
Deep Storage Under Salon Steps
Dedicated Electronics Storage Complete With USB Plugs And Connectors For Tv
Bulkhead Mounted 42" Flat Screen Tv With Premium Sound
Stowage Cabinets In Galley And To Port
Flip Up Dinette Backrests Serve As Additional Berths
Large Access Hatch To Midship Bilge
Large Skylights In Main Salon
6' Hull Side Window To Port With Tinted Safety Glass
HEAD
Air Conditioning Vent
Electric Head With Overboard And Holding Tank Discharge
Fiberglass Nonskid Flooring
Lower Vanity With Storage
Corian Countertop With Fiberglass Sink And Stainless Faucet
110v Receptacle With Gfci
LED Shower Light
Fiberglass Shower Stall With Handheld Nozzle And Mount
Tinted Safety Glass Hullside Window
Towel Ring
STATEROOM
Air Conditioning With Reverse Cycle Heat And Controller
Island Double Bed With Mattress And Lift Up Base With Generous Storage Underneath
Drawer Storage Under Bed With Three Drawers And One Cabinet
Steps On Each Side Of Island Bed
Access Hatch For Bow Thruster
Two Large Cedar Lined Closets Outboard
Overhead Led Lighting
Rod Storage Lockers On Upper Outboard Sides Of Stateroom Able To Accommodate 7.5' Rods
Teak Shelf
Optional 30" Flat Screen Tv Mounted On Wall
110v Receptacle With Gfci
Foredeck Hatch With Screen
MISC.
Anchor Locker With Access From Foredeck.
Oversized Windlass With Custom Anchor Roller Assembly And Ultra Anchor
Anchor Rode, 300' Rope And 50' Chain
LP Bilges And Access Areas For Easy Cleanup
316 Stainless Steel Grab Rails Throughout
Foredeck Hatch With Screen
Painted Rub Rail
Stainless Steel Hardware Throughout Boat
Stainless Steel Bow, Spring And Stern Cleats
Mooring Lines
Safety And Commissioning Kit
Fire Extinguishers (5)
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT
Express With Integrated Fiberglass Windshield Frame (Standard)
Hardtop Express (HTX) With Integrated Fiberglass Hardtop
HULL + ENGINES + EXTERIOR
ZF Marine Joystick Control System
Hull Color - Gelcoat
Swim Platform
Aluminum Bow Rails
Aluminum “West Coast Style” Bow Rails
316 Stainless Bow Rails
316 Stainless “West Coast Style” Bow Rails
Bow Pulpit With External Mounted Windlass
MECHANICAL
Bluewater Desalination 600 GPD Watermaker
ElectroSea Clearline Marine Growth Prevention System
HELM DECK + COCKPIT
Upgraded Release Marine Trillion Series Helm Chairs
Refrigerator or Ice Maker In Helm Deck
Fish Box Freezer Plate
Mezzanine Drink Box Cold Plate
Fiberglass Helm Deck Table w/Stainless Pedestal
Helm Deck Air Conditioning
Frigibar Ice Maker Plumbed to Mezzanine
APPEARANCE
Lumishore Accent Lights
Lumishore Underwater Lights with LumiLink Hub, Color Changing
Dinette Table With High Gloss Wood Finish
Faux Teak Helm Pod
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