Sessa Marine C42

The Sessa Marine C42 is a stylish and beautifully proportioned Italian sports cruiser that combines strong performance with an exceptionally sociable layout above and below decks. Renowned for her craftsmanship, light-filled interior, and excellent seakeeping, the C42 offers comfortable accommodation for family cruising or entertaining on a larger scale. With two stunning cabins and two heads, this is a boat that was built for spending time on the water.

This 2016 example is highly specified, attractively presented, and fitted with the Volvo Penta IPS500's, including the superb joystick control, making her a compelling alternative to Fairline, Princess, and Sealine models in this size range.

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Accommodation

The accommodation provides six berths in two separate cabins, including the option of additional occasional berths in the saloon. Entering from the cockpit through sliding glass doors, the saloon is beautifully appointed with modern touches, floods of light from the large windows, and still feels bang up to date with lighter woods even despite being 10 years old. To starboard is a comfortable L-shaped dinette with an adjustable, fold-out table and ample seating. All the upholstery was replaced in 2024. To port is a large storage cabinet and 12v distribution panel. There is a TV which appears at the touch of a button. There is also a drinks fridge. Beyond the dinette on the starboard side is the helm position which has a double bench seat with lift-up bolster. Storage underneath in a sliding drawer. Sliding window next to the helm position. There is an electrically operated opening GRP sunroof. Down two steps and on the port side is the galley. There is a twin burner electric induction hob, electric oven, microwave, large refrigerator with separate freezer, and plenty of storage in head height cabinets as well as beneath the stainless steel sink. The cabins are laid out in a familiar layout with the Master Suite in the bow with its own ensuite and the guest suite to starboard which has Jack & Jill access to the second heads compartment. The master cabin features a large centreline double berth, generous storage in lockers and wardrobes, reading lights, wall-mounted TV, and an opening deck hatch for natural ventilation, with direct ensuite access to the heads compartment. The guest cabin aft offers a spacious double berth with good headroom, storage lockers, hanging space, and opening portlights and can be set up as a twin or double bed. Both heads compartments are finished to a high standard and include an electric toilet, separate shower area with hot and cold water, washbasin, and storage. Diesel fired warm air heating and a hot water system heated by a calorifier and an immersion heater make the Sessa C42 extremely comfortable for cruising throughout the year. 350l water capacity. 125l holding tank.

Cockpit & Deck

The cockpit is one of the Sessa C42’s standout features, designed for relaxed cruising and entertaining. A large U-shaped seating area aft surrounds a large folding table creating an ideal social space. On the bathing platform, there is a wet bar with sink and electric grill (new September 2025). A full cockpit enclosure (new September 2025) provides protection when required and can have the sides removed to leave a large bimini. There is also an electric extending sunshade which can be deployed for extra shade. Wide side decks give safe and easy access forward, while the teak-laid bathing platform incorporates a walk-through transom and hot and cold shower. The hydraulic HiLo bathing platform makes tender launching and recovery extremely straightforward. The foredeck offers a spacious sunpad area, perfect for relaxing at anchor.

Mechanical Systems

Located beneath the cockpit are the twin Volvo Penta IPS turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engines developing 370hp each. IPS drive to bronze 4-bladed propellers. Freshwater cooled via heat exchangers. Dual lever Volvo Penta electronic throttle controls with electric start. IPS joystick control. Power hydraulic wheel steering. Two stainless steel fuel tanks (940l total capacity). Engines fully serviced April 2026. IPS drives fully serviced July 2025. Bowthruster. Trim Tabs. Rope Cutters. 290 Engine Hours. Boat is sold with an extended engine and IPS warranty that runs until October 2026. Max Speed 30kts, Cruising Speed of 18-20kts.

Electrical Systems

• 3 x 12v domestic batteries


• 2 x 12v engine crank batteries


• 1 x 12v windlass battery


• 1 x 12v bowthruster battery


• 1 x 12v generator crank battery


• 240v mains ring with electronically operated coiling shore power cable


• 6KW Mase Generator (serviced July 2025)


• Quick Energy Battery Charger


• Immersion heater


• Inverter


• Fusion MS-AV750 stereo with internal and external speakers


• TV in saloon and master suite

Navigation Equipment

• Raymarine Hybrid Touch MFD/chartplotter


• Raymarine DSC VHF


• Raymarine Autopilot


• Raymarine Quantum Radar


• AIS send and receive


• Depth Transducer and forward facing sonar


• Aft facing camera


• Compass


• LED Navigation Lights

Deck Equipment

• Electric anchor windlass


• 15kg Trefoil anchor with chain


• Cockpit Enclosure (September 2025)


• Electric Cockpit Sunshade


• Bow sun pad cushions with cover (cover new in August 2025)


• Cockpit Table Cover (August 2025)


• Wetbar with electric grill (September 2025)


• Transom Shower


• Windscreen wipers


• Boarding Ladder


• Fenders and warps

Safety Equipment

• Fire extinguishers


• Engine room fire extinguisher


• Fire blanket


• CO detector


• Searchlight


• Deck Light


• Smoke alarm


• Horn


• Two electric bilge pumps


• One manual bilge pump


• Emergency Boarding Ladder

Construction

Built by Sessa Marine in 2016. White GRP planing hull with matching GRP superstructure and hydraulic HiLo bathing platform laid to teak. Cockpit laid with matching flexiteek. The decks are finished with moulded non-slip surfaces. Last surveyed May 2025.