Wild Blue Yonder

Trawlers Wild Blue Yonder

Built in China and sold on the West Coast, the North Pacific 42 Pilothouse is a durable cruising yacht whose traditional lines and attractive price make her a serious player in this segment of the market. The raised pilothouse floorplan consists of a full-beam salon with a settee along the starboard side and convertible dinette and U-shaped galley to port. Two staterooms and a single head are forward and below, and the guest stateroom to port with a double bed. A bench seat sits behind the pilothouse helm seat, and molded steps ascend to the bridge deck on both sides of the boat. A comfortable and well appointed upper helm station is accessed with molded stairs. The North Pacific is constructed on a solid fiberglass, semi-displacement hull (complete with simulated plank lines), and her slender beam results in a hull that is easily driven and fuel-efficient. She’ll cruise at 8–10 knots with a single 230hp Cummins diesel burning 4–5 gallons per hour.