De Antonio D42 review
Yacht · 39 ft (12 m) · Mikonos
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Key specs
- Builder
- De Antonio
- Model
- D42
- Length
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Guests
- 10
Verdict
The De Antonio D42 is a stylish, space-efficient open yacht with strong day-boating appeal, hidden outboards, and a versatile deck layout. It is quick and easy to handle, but interior volume and overnight practicality are more limited than its exterior size suggests.
Pros
- +Clean, modern walk-around design with hidden outboards
- +Large cockpit, sunpads, and flexible social spaces
- +Strong performance potential with triple outboards
- +Shallow draft suits coastal cruising and anchoring
- +Easy board-and-spread layout for day use
Cons
- −Cabin and overnight space are limited for the length
- −Open layout offers less weather protection
- −Fuel burn and running costs can rise with triple engines
- −Best suited to day trips and short coastal cruising
- −Premium styling can push pricing above simpler rivals
The D42’s biggest strength is its design language: it uses a sleek, low-profile hull with concealed outboards, wide side decks, and a layout centered on outdoor living. The deck plan is unusually flexible for a 39- to 42-foot boat, with large sunbathing areas, a social cockpit, and a practical walk-around arrangement that makes movement on board easy.
On the water, the model is built for lively coastal cruising rather than slow displacement-style passage making. Publicly available reports on the D42 family point to triple outboard installations and top speeds in the mid-40-knot range, which fits its sporty brief. The hull appears optimized for quick planing and confident handling, while the shallow draft helps with beach club use and anchoring in tight, shallow anchorages.
Comfort is good for day use, with plenty of seating and open-air lounging space, but it is not a volume leader for overnight stays. The published layout typically includes a compact interior with one or two cabins depending on configuration, so livability is more limited than the exterior suggests. As a result, the D42 makes the most sense for owners who value style, deck space, and fast coastal cruising over full-time cruising comfort.
Value is strongest if the boat will be used mainly as a premium day boat or weekend cruiser. It offers a distinctive design and more usable outdoor space than many conventional rivals, but buyers should weigh the cost of triple-outboard ownership, the limited interior accommodation, and the fact that its strengths are concentrated in short-range, fair-weather boating.
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