2003 Atlantic 42 Custom (Chesapeake Bay)

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$430,000 (USD) Deltaville, VA, US (Chesapeake Bay)

S/V Watermark is a Deltaville, VA, US based 2003 Chris White Atlantic 42 For Sale By Broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary. This owner requires financial settlement only. No trades.

2003 Chris White Atlantic 42 “Watermark”

Watermark is a rare, meticulously maintained example of the legendary Atlantic 42 performance catamaran. Built by the respected Lombardi Yachts, she embodies the Chris White philosophy of speed, safety, and ease of handling.

Unlike many vessels of this vintage, Watermark has undergone a comprehensive refit and continuous upgrade cycle from 2019 through 2025. With new Yanmar engines (2022), updated saildrives, and a complete electronics and power overhaul, she is a turn-key offshore machine. Since 2022, she has been dry-sailed, preserving the hull and machinery in top-tier condition.

March 2026 update

The owner has recently bought another boat that better suits their needs. He is willing to entertain reasonable offers.

Broker’s comments

“Watermark is a stand-out Atlantic 42. The combination of Lombardi craftsmanship and the owner’s ‘no-expense-spared’ approach to upgrades makes this one of the most capable performance cruisers on the market today. The 2022 Yanmar repower and 2025 electrical upgrades remove the most common ‘old boat’ headaches, leaving the next owner to simply enjoy the 15-knot speeds Chris White designs are famous for.”

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Specifications

NameS/V Watermark
MakeChris White
ModelAtlantic 42
Year2003
TypeMultihull Sailboat
BuilderLombardi
DesignerChris White
ConstructionComposite
Cabins4
Heads2
GalleyDown

Dimensions

Loa42
Beam23.33
Draft2 ft 8 in (boards up) / 7 ft 0 in (boards down)

Tankage

Fuel Tanks80 gal
Water Tanks80 gal

Performance

Engines2 x Yanmar 3YM30s (installed Nov 2022)
Displacement14500 lbs
SailsDacron main and jib, reacher, runner, asymmetric spinnaker (2023), Code Zero

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Overview

  • Watermark is a rare, meticulously maintained example of the legendary Atlantic 42 performance catamaran. Built by the respected Lombardi Yachts, she embodies the Chris White philosophy of speed, safety, and ease of handling.
  • Unlike many vessels of this vintage, Watermark has undergone a comprehensive refit and continuous upgrade cycle from 2019 through 2025. With new Yanmar engines (2022), updated saildrives, and a complete electronics/power overhaul, she is a "turn-key" offshore machine. Since 2022, she has been dry-sailed, preserving the hull and machinery in top-tier condition.
  • March 2026 update: The owner has recently bought another boat that better suits their needs. He is willing to entertain reasonable offers.

Machinery & propulsion (major overhaul 2022)

  • New engines: Twin Yanmar 3YM30s (Installed Nov 2022)
  • New saildrive: SD25 Saildrive replaced (Nov 2022) Other Saildrive rebuilt
  • Propellers: Gori 3-blade folding props (June 2021)
  • Maintenance: New motor mounts, raw water pumps, thermostats, and fuel tanks scrubbed.

Electrical & solar (new 2025)

  • House bank: Two new 8D AGM house batteries (Oct 2025)
  • Solar power: 2X 240W solar panels and high-efficiency charging system (Oct 2025)
  • Charging: New battery charging controls (2023)

Sails & rigging

  • Inventory: Dacron main and jib (Very Good Condition).
  • Downwind suite: Reacher, Runner, and Asymmetric spinnaker.
  • Performance: Added spinnaker pole and code zero (2023).
  • Winches: Added Andersen 52ST winch (2020).

Electronics & navigation

  • Primary GPS: Large Garmin GPS (Dec 2019).
  • Secondary GPS: Cockpit-mounted Garmin GPS (Dec 2019).
  • Instruments: Full B&G instrument system (2020) with new wind instruments (2023).
  • Communication: AIS transponder, new VHF, and new VHF antenna.

Hull & deck

  • Maintenance: Hull painted (2021); Deck painted (2020).
  • Bottom: Stripped and repainted (June 2021); New zincs and thru-hulls (2020).
  • Rudders: Updated rudder design installed Feb 2020.
  • Ground tackle: New anchor windlass (2020).

Interior & comfort

  • Watermaker: Little Village added in March 2023 for long-range autonomy.
  • Plumbing: All faucets replaced (2021); Sanitary plumbing fully replaced (Oct 2025); Toilets rebuilt (2023).
  • Aesthetics: Refinished flooring throughout (2023).
  • Safety: Rebuilt LP locker (2023).
  • Extras: 2015 WM 310 RIB with 8hp Mercury 2 stroke. Custom dinghy cover (2023).

Specifications

  • LOA: 42' 0"
  • Beam: 23' 4"
  • Draft: 2 8 (Boards Up) / 7 0 (Boards Down)
  • Displacement: 14,500 lbs
  • Bridge-deck clearance: 28.5"
  • Fuel/Water: 80 Gal / 80 Gal

Brokers comments

  • "Watermark is a stand-out Atlantic 42. The combination of Lombardi craftsmanship and the owner's 'no-expense-spared' approach to upgrades makes this one of the most capable performance cruisers on the market today. The 2022 Yanmar repower and 2025 electrical upgrades remove the most common 'old boat' headaches, leaving the next owner to simply enjoy the 15-knot speeds Chris White designs are famous for.'"

Exterior Photos

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Cabin Photos

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Head Photos

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