This Harmony 42 is value packed French-built cruising yacht that effortlessly combines strength, style, and practicality. Built in La Rochelle by Harmony Yachts--a division of the renowned Group Poncin -- this vessel embodies innovative construction techniques, elegant design, and impressive sailing performance.
As a testament to its craftsmanship, the Harmony 42 is built using an advanced Resin Transfer Moulding (RTM) system, resulting in a robust yet lightweight hull. Reinforced with Kevlar in high-stress areas, the construction ensures exceptional durability while maintaining a smooth finish inside and out.
The saloon, dominated by clean, white glass surfaces and accented with cherry blonde wood, creates a bright, modern, and airy ambiance. Its spacious layout, with nearly four metres of beam and generous 190cm headroom, feels expansive yet cozy.
The dining area comfortably seats eight around a thoughtfully designed table with a reversible lid for serving hot dishes. Storage is abundant, with compartments beneath the seats housing a 500-liter moulded water tank. A galley built for convenience features Corian countertops, sink, a 200-liter fridge, and a two-burner gas stove. Overhead cupboards offer practical storage for cruising essentials, while the optional upgrade package adds a double berth conversion to the dining area.
The three-cabin layout accommodates up to seven people with ease. The bow cabin includes its own head and ample storage, while the two aft cabins offer comfortable berths, lockers, and under-bunk storage. The starboard cabin also houses the yacht's battery system.
Above deck, the Harmony 42 is designed with both functionality and leisure in mind. The spacious cockpit features wide teak-covered seating for eight to ten people and a timber inlaid table that expands for alfresco dining. A stainless-steel folding wheel, keyless ignition, and well-laid-out controls make sailing a pleasure, even with a small crew.
Access to the water is seamless, with a folding helm seat, stainless-steel swim ladder, and a transom-mounted shower with hot water. Wide, non-slip side decks ensure safe movement around the boat, while an oversized anchor locker with a 1000W electric windlass and a robust bow design facilitate anchoring with ease.
The yacht's performance-focused rigging includes a fully battened mainsail with lazy jacks and an furling headsail. The sail controls, led aft to self-tailing Lewmar winches, make sail handling straightforward, whether cruising leisurely or pushing for competitive performance.
Under sail, the Harmony 42 impresses with its balanced and predictable handling. Its hull design and inboard jib-sheet mounting allow it to point high--up to 27 degrees to the wind--and achieve speeds of 8.5 knots upwind. Off the breeze, the yacht remains stable and responsive, reaching over 12 knots in favourable conditions.
Powered by a reliable 55hp Volvo engine with a folding propeller, the yacht motors comfortably at 6 and half knots.
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