The result of generations of progression in lobster boat design, the Duffy 42 was conceived as a work boat with a large cockpit and protected house to serve as a commercial lobster vessel on the often rough waters off the Maine coastline. Her "built down" hull form provides a stable ride through the worst sea conditions, easily powered by her single Lugger engine (maneuvering is aided by a powerful bow thruster). But she's not all work boat. Her spacious cockpit (three feet longer than originally designed) functions as an extension of her main salon, a fantastic space to relax for the evening in a deck chair. Moving forward, Ithaka’s beautifully crafted interior is warm and inviting - her open salon able to easily accommodate a number of guests for dinner or cocktails. Two spacious cabins provide comfortable accommodations for six (including the convertible salon table), complemented nicely by a generously sized head with separate shower stall. Her owner has taken great pride in maintaining her systems to the highest degree and she has just returned from a summer trip to Alaska.

Lugger engine and Northern Lights generator – Webasto hydronic heat – crane and dinghy chocks on top deck – recent Garmin electronics – Starlink HP dish with Peplink router – recent bottom paint (August 2024)

Interior Accommodations

Ithaka’s interior accommodations echo her overall theme - elegant, simple and comfortable. Her living spaces are finished in a combination of teak, off white paint and laminate. The cabin sole is teak and holly throughout with the exception of laminate with carpet overlay in the salon, and cabin doors are constructed of solid teak with laminate panels. Countertops in the galley and head are Corian. Staterooms feature ample storage space for long term cruising with large drawers and tall hanging lockers. Well placed handholds throughout make movement easy even in rough weather.

Starting forward, the spacious master stateroom features a walkaround berth at the forward end of the cabin. There are reading lamps on the bulkhead at the head of the berth. At the foot of the berth, four drawers provide excellent storage. The hull ceilings are finished with oak battens. At the starboard aft end of the cabin there are three draws and a locker. There is a hanging locker to port. Aft to starboard is a additional hanging locker and a locker with shelves. A flat screen TV is mounted above.

Aft and to port of the master stateroom is the head and separate shower stall. The head is finished in easy to maintain white painted surfaces. A Dometic electric head is located at the aft end of the compartment. There is a mirror on the bulkhead. A Corian countertop stretches the length of the compartment forward of the toilet. At the forward end of the counter is the sink with a small locker below and three drawers. Outboard along the hull side, a sliding door locker with shelf above provides additional storage for small items. Just aft of the head is the large separate shower stall. A opening port provides ventilation. There is a large locker outboard in the shower stall.

Across the passageway to starboard is the guest stateroom. Two bunks outboard provide sleeping arrangements for two. Reading lamps over each berth provide task lighting in addition to overhead light. Below the lower bunk there is storage space. At the aft inboard end of the cabin, there is a bank of three drawers. A mirrored cabinet provides access to the back of the dash. Two opening ports and a small overhead hatch provide ventilation.

Three stairs lead up the passageway from the forward cabins to the main salon. The forward end of the salon is dedicated to the helm and navigation station. To starboard is the helm station with folding seat. From this seat, there is excellent 360 degree visibility and easy access to all of her controls and navigational systems. Windows surround the salon and there are windshield wipers and defrosters on the three forward windows. To starboard, a sliding door allows access to the side decks and provides great ventilation. Opposite the helm station to port, there is another folding seat. There is a chart table forward with storage below in a lift-top locker. Outboard is a sliding door that provides access to the side deck.

At the starboard aft end of the main salon is a large U-shaped dinette that will comfortably seat six. The settees are upholstered in a tan/blue pattern. The dinette table is of beautifully varnished teak. The large windows slide open to allow another source of fresh air. A stainless compression post wrapped with leather at the forward inboard end of the dinette provides a good handhold for moving about the cabin. Two drawers on the inboard end of the settee benches provide readily accessible storage. There is additional storage space below the seats. Curtains are fitted on all of the windows in the aft end of the salon.

The galley is opposite the dinette to port along the cabin side. The L-shaped counter makes excellent use of the space and allows the chef to interact with guests while relaxing at anchor or watch the scenery while under way. A front-loading refrigerator/freezer is located at the aft end of the counter. Just forward is the Dickinson three burner propane stove and oven with pot and pan storage below. The window outboard slides open and allows for excellent cross ventilation. Forward and inboard is the deep sink with single lever faucet. Below the sink is a large locker and drawer. At the forward end of the galley counter there are three drawers. There is built in storage above the counter for silverware, utensils, etc.

Dickinson propane three burner stove/oven with broiler

(2) propane tanks

Xintex propane solenoid control and sniffer/alarm

Nova Kool front loading refrigerator and separate freezer

Dometic electric toilet

Webasto DBW2010 hydronic cabin heater

Everhot tankless water heater

Torrid 15 gallon stainless water heater

Electronics and Navigation

Garmin 7610 XSV touch screen radar/chartplotter

Garmin 24” HD radar antenna

Garmin wireless remote

Garmin GHC 50 autopilot control head (2023)

Garmin MSC10 satellite compass (2023)

Garmin AIS600 with silent switch

Raymarine ST40 bidata display

RAM mount for ipad

Icom IC M506 VHF radio

Ritchie compass

Fusion FCV-585 AM/FM/Sirius stereo receiver

Stereo speakers for cockpit and salon

LG flat screen TV in forward stateroom (can be installed on mount in salon)

Starlink Flat High Performance dish mounted on mast with Peplink router (2023)

Horn

Jabsco searchlight

Windshield defrosters

(3) windshield wipers

Chelsea clock and barometer

Anchor light and navigation lights

Electrical Systems

12v DC and 120v AC electrical systems

30 amp Smartplug shore power inlet with 50’ cord

50amp to 30amp shore power adapter

Guest 2450 galvanic isolator

Bass AC/DC electrical distribution panel with AC and DC ammeters and voltmeters

Magnum MS2812 inverter/charger

(3) Lifeline GLP8DA house batteries (2022)

(1) Lifeline GLP8DA engine start battery (2022)

(1) generator start battery

(2) solar panels

Victron MPPT control display

Mechanical Systems

With her single Lugger diesel, cruise speed is 8.5 knots. Wide open throttle is 16 knots. Fuel consumption is estimated as follows:

RPM - SPEED - GPH

1200 - 8.0 - 2.5

1400 - 9.4 - 5.0

1600 - 10.3 - 7.0

1800 - 11.4 - 9.0

Lugger 6125A 490 horsepower diesel engine (rebuilt at 2000 hours, total 4297 hours)

Lugger engine control panel with tachometer, temperature oil pressure and voltmeter gauges

ZF IRM311A.1 transmission with trolling valve

PSS dripless shaft seal (bellows replaced 2023)

5 blade bronze propeller (installed)

4 blade bronze propeller (spare stored in lazarette)

Shaft brush

160 amp 12v alternator

Kobelt dual lever engine throttle/shift controls

Lenco trim tabs

Oil change pump plumbed to engine and transmission

Dual raw water intakes and strainers, with valve to pump bilge in emergency

Spare alternator and starter

Side Power bow thruster

High water alarm for lazarette bilge pump

Warning lights for upper, lower and lazarette bilge pump operation and engine room light

Northern Lights AC generator (679 hours)

Northern Lights control panel with coolant temperature, oil pressure and voltmeter gauges

Racor 500 primary fuel filter for generator

Tank Tender tank monitor for fuel, water and holding tanks

Par Max raw water wash down pump with accumulator tank

Flo Jet pressure water pump with accumulator tank

Deck and Hull

Ithaka’s hull is blue Awlgrip with a gold pin stripe and white boot stripe. Her bottom is painted black. She has a spray knocker that extends about half her length aft from the bow. There is another rub rail that extends along the aft quarter of the hull. At the transom, there is a teak swim platform. A swim ladder to starboard folds up under the swimstep. A hinged door at the starboard side allows easy access from the cockpit to the swimstep. Ithaca’s spacious cockpit echoes her workboat feel. The space is fantastic for relaxing at anchor in her folding deck chairs. The cockpit is trimmed with varnished teak. Storage is available in lockers beneath the bench at the forward end of the cockpit and the lazarette space below the cockpit which is accessed via four Freeman Marine water tight deck hatches. Ithaka’s side decks can be accessed either from the cockpit or via sliding doors to port and starboard at the forward end of the cabin. A tall pulpit rail extends forward to the bow. Handrails also run along the cabin top to port and starboard. The foredeck is easily navigated and provides excellent access to the bow pulpit with dual anchor rollers. A Lofrans windlass with up and down foot controls is mounted just aft of the pulpit.

Ithaka’s upper deck is accessed via a ladder from the foredeck. Handrails run the length of the house top to port and starboard. There is an articulating davit to port that allows a dinghy to be stored on the cabin top.

Ithaka’s underwater configuration is based on generations of development in lobster boat design. Her "built down" semi displacement hull is well regarded for its seakeeping ability, aided by a fine entry, fuller midships sections below the waterline and a full length keel. The five blade bronze propeller is protected by a skeg which extends from the aft end of the keel. Aft, her hull shape flattens which allows her to run at speeds at good cruising speeds if necessary. Her construction is of solid fiberglass below the waterline with balsa core above the waterline and in her deck and house.

Lofrans 1500 anchor windlass

Rocna 33 anchor with Mantus swivel and 350’ G4 chain with rope rode

Up and down foot controls at foredeck

Solar vent for anchor locker

Windlass remote switch at helm

AA150 chain counter

Bronze samson post at foredeck

Raw water wash down at foredeck

Barrett Enclosures canvas bimini (2022)

(4) Freeman deck hatches

Scotty downrigger mounts and 12v power at cockpit coaming

Teak flagstaff and US ensign

Folding teak cockpit table with canvas cover

Two folding deck chairs

Dinghy crane with docks on cabin top

Miscellaneous and Safety

Lifering

Lifesling MOB recovery device

Dickinson BBQ with rod holder mount

Boat hook

Exclusions

Aft deck chairs