With her long encapsulated lead ballast keel, substantial skeg hung rudder and generous displacement the Rustler 42, designed by Stephen Jones, is very much a traditional offshore cruising yacht. The traditional design characteristics offering safety and comfort when making offshore passages in the most arduous of conditions, even when short handed. Below decks the layout provides spacious accommodation, ideal for spending extended periods aboard.The Ruster 42 RED RUTH is hull number one of the R42’s. A well-proven yacht she has safely carried previous owners across the Atlantic multiple times. In the current ownership, she has cruised as far as the Faroe Islands. She benefits from ongoing professional maintenance and a significant re-fit at the time of the current owners purchase in 2020. The extensive inventory includes highlights such as:
Underwater hull epoxy coated (2024)
Decks epoxy skimmed and finished with Kiwi-Grip non-slip deck paint after removal of the teak decks in 2020
Beta Marine B50 (50hp) marine diesel engine, installed new 2020
Darglow Feather Stream feathering 3-blade propeller (2022)
Sidepower tunnel mounted thruster (2006)
3x Victron gel batteries for domestic battery bank fitted new in 2024
Victron BMV-712 Battery Monitor (2024)
Victron Blue Smart IP22, 12vDC, 30amp, 3 output with Bluetooth Connectivity (2018)
Flexible 50w solar panel (2024)
Victron MPPT 100/30 smart solar charge controller with Bluetooth connectivity (2024)
Hydrovane self-steering gear
Autohelm autopilot
Autohelm ST50 Navigation instrumentation
Raymarine C120 Classic plotter and radar display (2010)
Icom 400BB DSCVHF with Commandmic type controllers at chart table and in cockpit (2017)
AIS Transceiver (2020)
Inmarsat Sat Phone (2011)
Full replacement of standing rigging in 2020
Sprayhood and mainsail covers fitted new for 2021 season
Lewmar V2/V3 electric windlass (2020)
8 person cannister liferaft, purchased new 2021, inspected and serviced 2023
McMurdo G8 SmartFind EPIRB (2020)
Yamaha 4hp, 4-stroke outboard for tender (2023)
The Rustler 42 RED RUTH is now lying on her winter berth in Troon Yacht Haven, Ayrshire, Scotland. Within easy reach of Prestwick and Glasgow airports she is available for viewing by prior arrangement.PRESS REVIEW:‘An impressively powerful passage maker, the Rustler 42 is built to make ocean passages at good speeds while looking after her crew along the way.’Duncan Kent – Sailing Today – New Boat Test, Rustler 42. August 2007CONSTRUCTIONHull Construction:Hand consolidated single piece GRP moulding utilising conventional woven roving fabrics +/-90 degrees with additional quadraxial fabric layers +/-90 and +/- 45 degrees provide the moulding with added structural integrityBalsa sandwich construction outside of keel pan areaFull-length stringers fully laminated to hull shell mouldingTransverse moulded floors fully laminated to hull shell mouldingStructural bulkheads are fully laminated to both hull and deck mouldingTopsides painted with two-pack Awlgrip paint (2016)Underwater hull epoxy coated (2024)Antifouling applied to underwater hull spring 2026Deck & Superstructure Construction:Hand consolidated single piece GRP moulding utilising conventional woven roving fabrics +/-90 degrees with additional quadraxial fabric layers +/-90 and +/- 45 degrees provide the moulding with added structural integrityBalsa sandwich construction with plywood/alloy backing plates in way of structural deck fittingsL-shaped upstand at deck edge to form hull to deck joint, fully bonded to hull and laminated on underside, upstand creating moulded toe rail is mechanically fastened by through bolting also.Deck moulding finished in cream gelcoat with moulded non-slip panels on coachroof.Original teak decks removed in 2020Decks epoxy skimmed and finished with Kiwi-Grip non-slip deck paint in 2020Portlights removed and re-sealed and refitted in 2017Teak capping rail with brass chafe stripKeel & Rudder:Encapsulated long fin keelSkeg hung rudderMACHINERYEngine & gearbox:Beta Marine B50 marine diesel engine , installed new 202050hpKubota base engine4 Cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooledMechanical reversing marine gearboxSingle lever morse controlControl panel in cockpit with RPM, Oil Pressure, Water Temperature and Voltmeter gaugesMaintenance & Performance:Engine serviced winter 2025/26Engine professionally serviced annually since installationSelection of cruising sparesCruising speed 7ktsPropulsion & Steering:Aquadrive thurst bearing unitStainless steel propshaftVolvo Penta type dripless shaft seal (2022)Darglow Feather Stream feathering 3-blade propeller (2022)Wheel SteeringStainless steel steering wheel with leather coverEmergency tillerBow Thurster:Sidepower tunnel mounted thruster (2006)Push Button type control panel in cockpit, mounted on starboard coamingAutopilot:Autohelm 6000 autopilotAutohelm ST600R plug-in remote control, plug points at mast and at Nav StationAuthelm Linear Drive Unit, connecting direct to steering quadrantWindvane Self-Steering:Hydrovane self-steering gear (2012)Additional smaller sail set for HydrovaneELECTRICAL SYSTEMSVoltage systems:12VDC onboard power system230VAC shore power systemShore Power System:Extension lead to connect to shore supplySingle 16 amp connection pointHardwired RCD-protected system. Polarity indicator3 pin UK sockets, battery charger, immersion heaterBattery Banks:Domestic Battery – 3x 12vDC, 110Ah, Victron gel batteries (2024)Engine Battery – 1x 12vDC, 110Ah, lead acid batteryBow Thruster Battery – Odyssey PC1200 12vDC batteryBattery Monitor:Victron BMV-712 Battery Monitor (2024)Voltmeter and Ammeter on ships switch panelCharging:Main Battery Charger - Victron Blue Smart IP22, 12vDC, 30amp, 3 output with Bluetooth Connectivity (2018)Bow Thruster Battery Charger – Victron Charger 12V/15A IP65Solar Panel:Flexible 50w solar panel (2024)Victron MPPT 100/30 smart solar charge controller with Bluetooth connectivity (2024)Wind Generator:AirX wind generator – Not used in current ownership, requires new blade setMounted on a dedicate stainless steel poleTowed Aqua Generator:Ampair Towed Marine Generator (2011) – Not used in current ownershipWith towing drogueOther Electrical:Lightening Protection – Two shroud earthing lines12vDC charging socket in saloonPLUMBING SYSTEMSFresh Water:Pressurised hot and cold water systemsMixer tap in galleyManually pumped fresh water tap at galley Hot water provided from calorifier, heated by engine cooling water or 230VAC immersion heaterSalt Water:Manually pumped tap at galleyBlack Water:Dedicated, independent holding tanks for both forward and aft headsTanks with manually pumped overboard discharge or deck suction dischargeBilge Pumps:Manual Bilge PumpElectric Bilge PumpTANKAGEFuel:Three diesel tanksStainless steel tank constructionApproximate total capacity 474ltrsFuel tanks emptied and cleaned in 2009Main keel tank fitted with sump pumpFresh Water:Single fresh water tankApproximate capacity 220ltrsBlack Water:Dedicated holding tank for forward heads, capacity unknownDedicated holding tank for aft heads, capacity unknownCalorifier:Insulated tankHeated from engine cooling water and 230vAC immersion heaterApproximate capacity 60ltrsTank Monitoring:HART Tank Tender monitoring systemNAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENTOn Deck:Depth – Autohelm ST50Speed/Log – Autohelm ST50Wind – Autohelm ST50Electronic Compass – Autohelm ST50VMG – Autohelm ST50At Chart Table:Plotter – Raymarine C120 Classic (2010)Radar – Autohelm 7” radar display with 2kw mast mounted scannerGPS – Garmin 128GPS Repeater – Autohelm ST50 Nav Data displayHandbearing Compass - SuuntoCommunications Equipment:DSC VHF – Icom 400BB DSCVHF with Commandmic type controllers at chart table and in cockpit (2017)AIS – Transciever (2020)SSB – Icom IC-M710 using insulated backstay as antenna – Not used in current ownership, requires new grounding plateSat Phone – Inmarsat (2011) - Not used in current ownershipNavtex – ICS Navtex Plus with upgraded active antennaHand-held VHF – Cobra Marine MRHH325 submersible VHF antenna and antenna wiring fully replaced in 2017DOMESTIC EQUIPMENTGalley:Galley Stove – Princess gas cooker. 3-burner and ovenFridge – Built-in top loading fridge. Isotherm 12vDC, water-cooled compressor and chiller plate (2020)Two stainless steel sinksMixer tap for hot and cold freshwaterManually pumped salt and freshwater tapsSelection of crockery and cutleryHeads:Jabsco manual marine toilets in forward and aft headsWash hand basins in both headsMixer tap extending for use as shower head in forward headsMixer tap in aft headsDedicated bulkhead mounted shower fitting in aft heads, new hose aboard to be fittedHeating & Ventilation:Eberspacher diesel-fired blown air heating system (2020)Thermostatic cabin controller5 outletsLighting:Overhead lighting throughout interiorBulkhead mounted reading lights in saloon and over bunks in cabinChart table working lightEntertainment:Clarion CD/Radio head unitSpeakers in saloonACCOMMODATIONSummary of Accommodation:Master cabin forward, double bunk with en-suite forward headsSaloonNav StationGalley Double aft cabinAft HeadsAccommodation Finish: Teak joinery work throughout interiorSolid teak trims, fiddles and framingsVarnish work renovation completed in 2011Fitted curtains for all portlightsBlue patterened upholstery throughoutFitted blind/insect screen units for all deck hatchesDescription of Accommodation from Forward:Master Forward Cabin:Twin single berths forward with in-fill section centrally to create master double bunkLockers outboard of bunks to port and starboard, running the full length of the bunk with countertop aboveAccess to chain locker through bulkhead forwardHop-up step between bunks for use when infill is not in placeStanding room aft of bunk centrallySingle seat outboard of standing room to starboard, immediately aft of bunkHanging locker with shelves outboard of seat with countertop aftAccess to en-suite heads outboard of standing room to portForward Heads:En-suite for master cabinManual marine toilet mounted outboard aftGRP moulded seat folding down over toilet to create seat for when shower is in useSmall countertop unit forward with inset wash hand basin inboard, mixer tap extending for use as showerVanity lockers above toilet and countertop outboard with storage locker beneath basinSaloon:Centrally mounted double drop leaf saloon table with bottle storage in central sectionL-shaped saloon settee to portBench settee to starboardBoth settees convert to occasion single berths with lee clothsU-shaped seating unit wrapping around galley island aftStorage units above settee backs outboard to port and starboard with locker forward and aft and book rack centrallyCubby hole type storage lockers behind seat backsNav Station / Quarter Berth:Located aft of saloon to starboardForward-facing chart table with dedicated navigators seat Chart storage within table top and full size chart drawer beneath forward end of quarter berthStorage locker beneath arm rest outboardChart plotter mounted immediately above chart table forwardRadar, GPS and Repeater displays inset to joinery work outboard of chart table forwardShips switch panel, sterer, Sat Phone, Navtex, VHF Mic and Battery monitor all outboardPartial bulkhead forming backrest for navigators seatQuarter berth extending aft along starboard sideSSB radio mounted above forward end of quarter berthGalley:Located to port side of companionwayL-Shaped galleyWorktop are inboard forward with storage drawers beneathTwo stainless steel sinks located centrallyHot and cold fresh water mixer tapManually pumped fresh and salt water tapsTop loading fridge beneath worktop unit outboard forwardGimbal mounted gas cooker outboardWorktop section aft Drawers and lockers beneath galley worktop Selection of lockers outboard galley worktopAft Cabin:Accessed through galley to port sideStanding room forwardCounter top storage unit outboard with a selection of drawers beneath Single seat aft of countertop, with storage locker outboard, hanging and shelved spaceDouble bunk aft Storage unit outboard of bunk with lower set of drawers and countertop above, second level of lockers outboardAft Heads:Located to starboard side of companionwayManual marine toilet located inboard aftGRP moulded seat folding down over toilet for when shower is in useCountertop running length of compartment outboard with inset wash hand basin forwardDedicated shower fitting on bulkead forward to portCountertop outboard above countertop outboardWet hanging storage area aft of toiletFurther storage locker space accessed through door aft of hanging space housing heater with lots of additional storage spaceDECK EQUIPMENTRig:Deck stepped, double spreader, mast head, cutter rigSilver anodised mast and sparsStainless steel standing rigging, fully replaced in 2020Furlex 300S forestay furling gearFurles 200S inner forestay furling gearSlab reefing mainsailRod kicker (2022)Spinnaker pole, stowing on the forward face of mastTri-Sail track mounted on mastAll reefing lines and halyards lead aft to cockpitInsulated backstayMast steps mounted on mast from deck level to mastheadLazyjacksBolt Cutters for riggingWinches:Primary Winches – 2x Andersen 54, 2-speed, self-tailingSecondary Winches – 2x Andersen 46, 2-speed, self-tailingHalyard/Reefing Winches – 2x Andersen 46, 2-speed, self-tailingMast Mounted Halyard Winch - 1x Andersen 40, 2-speed, self-tailingSails:Mainsail – Vectran, fully battened, slab reefing, 3 full reefs. Hood Sails (2011)Yankee – Vectran, roller reefing. Hood Sails (2011)Downwind Yankee – White dacron, older sail, lighter weight cloth. Running Yankee – Fitted with Kevlar luff rope to set for downwind sailing. Arun SailsStaysail – Vectran, roller reefing. Hood Sails (2011)Spinnaker – Symmetrical spinnakerTri-Sail – Orange dacron. Sets on dedicated mast trackStrom Jib – Orange dacron. Hank-onYankee – White dacron, original sail, serviceableStaysail – White dacron, original sail, serviceableCanvas Work:Mainsail Cover – Stackpack type cover with mast boot and lazyjacks (2021)Sprayhood – 2021BiminiDeck Sun ShadeAnchoring & Mooring:Bower Anchor – 45lb Delta plough anchor on 90m chain rode (chain new in 2020)Kedge Anchor #1 – 25lbs CQR anchor on 10m chainKedge Anchor #2 – F37 Fortress lightweight alloy anchor on 15 m chainAnchor Windlass – Lewmar V2/V3 electric windlass with chain gypsy and warping drum. Deck mounted push button controls (2020)Fenders – SelectionMooring Warps - SelectionTender:Tender – Honwave inflatable dinghyOutboard – Yamaha 4-stroke, 4hp (2023)Davits – Simpson swivelling tubular davitsGeneral:Double bow rollerStainless steel pulpit and pushpit railingsStainless steel caprail mounted stanchions supporting double tier guard wiresGuard wire gates to port and starboardRustler Yachts folding boarding / swimming ladder, can be deployed at either gateAlloy, capping rail mounted mooring cleats forward, midships and aftElectric anchor windlass mounted on foredeck centrally, forward of inner forestayStrong points to secure jackstays to port and starboard sides of windlassTeak grab rails running the length of the coachroof sides from foredeck aft to sprayhoodStaysail tracks and cars mounted on coachroof outboardGenoa tracks and cars mounted on inboard edge of sidedecksLines lead aft to cockpit along port and starboard sides of coachroofSpinlock rope clutches to port and starboard sides of companionway with winches to port and starboard alsoNavigation instruments mounted across forward end of companionway hatchCoaming with teak top wrapping around cockpit, primary and secondary winches mounted outboard of coamingU-shaped cockpit seating wrapping around forward end of cockpitMainsheet track spanning cockpit immediately forward of the pedestalSubstantial stainless steel grab rail protecting helm pedestalBench seat spanning width of cockpit aftShort section of aft deck aft of cockpit with lazarette lockers beneath to port and starboardWind generator pole on port quarterAntenna pole on starboard quarterOutboard storage bracket outboard of the generator poleSecondary outboard bracket mounted to starboard side of rail with EPIRB mounted onSAFETY EQUIPMENT:General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.Navigation Lights:Masthead anchor lightMasthead navigation lightsSteaming lightLow level navigation lightsLife saving:Liferaft – 8 person cannister raft, stowed in deck cradle. Purchased new 2021, inspected and serviced 2023EPIRB – McMurdo G8 SmartFind (2020)PLB – 2x FastFind 220PLBHorseshoe lifebuoyLifesling MOB recovery system (2023)JackstaysMast-mounted radar reflectorFireblanketDISCLAIMERIn this case we are acting as brokers only.The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. whilst every care has been taken in their preparation , the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice