Savage 42

Up for sale is a much-loved sailing home, "Storm Girl." A 1979 Savage 42, and a wonderful well-kept example of Jack Savage's centre-cockpit bluewater cruising masterpiece.

Comfortable cruisers, Savages are true blue water cruising boats, and this is fully proved by the many nautical miles Storm Girl has travelled with her current owners during their 20 years of ownership. The owners have had a change of plans, so they're open to a quick sale and looking for a new custodian for their "girl" at an extremely fair price.

Being a full-time liveaboard means she hasn't just been sitting in a marina. She has miles beneath her keel and adventures to tell of her journeys through Indonesia, Australia, and Thailand. Living on board means staying on top of things, so this isn't a project that will eat up your weekends. Systems are used regularly, sails are raised, the engine is used and checked, and everything is functional because it has to be! The Mainsail is nearly new (2024), the rigging is in service, and the engine has low hours.

At 42 feet, she's a proper, solid boat with that classic Savage pedigree. There's plenty of space to stretch out, two dry and cozy cabins, and an honest, practical feel throughout. Her aft cabin can be accessed via the internal starboard passageway or directly from the centre cockpit. Her hard top bimini stretches over the entire cockpit, protecting from rain and shine, and there are drop-down Sunbrella shade covers to roll up and down as needed, on passage or at anchor.

"Storm Girl" is currently berthed at Rebak Marina in Langkawi, and it's one of the best spots in Malaysia to keep a boat.

Why is Rebak so good? Well... It's on its own private island, so it's incredibly peaceful and secure. You get that away-from-it-all feel, but you're only a 7-minute ferry ride from the mainland at Cenang. The marina is part of the Rebak Island Resort, and marina residents have access to all the facilities: a resort pool, private beach, tennis courts, and a gym. There's a bar and restaurant right there, including the poolside bar—perfect for a sunset beer.

It's a major stopover for international yachties, so all services are covered. It's duty-free, so importing items for your boat comes with no extra Customs complications. Plus, you've got watersports, jungle trekking on the island, and incredible wildlife like hornbills and sea eagles right on your doorstep.

If you're after a ready-to-go liveaboard or a cruiser without the drama, get in touch with us at Seaspray Yacht Sales in Langkawi. We look forward to introducing you to Storm Girl.

Seaspray Yacht Sales is a division of Seaspray Marine Services. Qualified Shipwright Services established and operated in Langkawi for 14 years.

Price: AU $65,000

Vessel Information:

• Vessel Name: Storm Girl

• Launch Year: 1979

• Length: 42' - 12.80m

• Beam: 3.79m

• Draft: 2m

• Displacement: 9 ton

• Keel / Ballast: Lead

• Vessel Location: Rebak Island Marina & Resort Langkawi

• Region: Asia

• Use: Leisure, Cruising, Live Aboard

• Registration: 375056

Design & Construction:

• Designer: Jack Savage

• Builder: Jack Savage

• Hull Material: Fibreglass/GRP

• Decks Material: GRP

Engine & Mechanical:

• Engine: 4JH5E: 54 hp engine. Only 8 years old. Last oil change at 1500 Hrs. Cutless bearing new at 1500 Hrs. Changed impeller - new at 1130 Hrs.

• Engine Make: Yanmar

• Number of Engines: 1

• Horsepower: 54

• Fuel Type: Diesel

• Engine Hours: 1600 hrs

• Fuel Consumption: 2-5L/h

• Max Speed: 8 knots

• Cruise Speed: 6 knots

• Thrusters: /

• Genset: /

• Fuel: 300L

• Water: 600L

Tender:

• Dinghy: Highfield 2.5m

• Outboard: 8Hp Yamaha (New on 10/2022)

Canvas & Covers:

• Covers: One main cover. Also drop-down covers around the hard bimini for shade and weather protection.

• Hard Bimini: Covers the centre cockpit, allowing full protection from rain and sun whilst underway, and nestled at anchor.

Accommodation:

• Layout: Forward double V berth, and large aft double with ensuite. Extra "workshop" through the back of the aft head area. Separate head and a separate shower area in the forward of the boat.

• Forward Cabin: 1.9m headroom

• Aft Cabin: 2.5 x 2.5 approx, 1.9m headroom

• Cabins: 2

• Shower: 1 (the forward head has been converted into a luxury shower area)

• Toilet: 1 (in aft cabin)

Interior & Galley:

• Entertainment: Large 240v TV

• Air-Con: Box AC for Marina Use

• Galley: Port side U-shaped galley. Snuggle in on passage, everything at your fingertips, easy access to pass out food to the cockpit, and also be still fully included in all the action in the saloon. There is a removable cockpit table that can easily be stowed out of the way on heavy passage, or used in fairer winds and when at anchor.

• Refrigeration: 1 x chest fridge

• Freezer: 1 x chest freezer

• Stove: 2 burner, 1 grill, oven stove.

• Water-Maker: /

• Hot Water: Yes

Deck & Ground Tackle:

• Ground Tackle: Rocna 25kg (2021)

• Windlass: Maxwell anchor windlass (2024)

• Davits: Yes

• Cranes: Yes, electric

Safety Equipment:

• Bilge Pumps: 2 x bilge pumps

• Life Raft: Yes - out of service

• Epirb: 1 (will need a new one as this is registered to the current owner)

• Life Jackets: 6

• Flares: /

• Fire Protection: 4

Electrical System:

• Electrics: Wired for 240V & 12V starting system. 6 house batteries & 1 starter.

• Batteries: AGM Deep Cycle 100Ah (New at 8/2025) - starter; AGM Deep Cycle 100Ah (New at 8/2025) x 6 - House

• Solar Panels: 3 panels, 345W each (4 years old)

• Wind Generator: D400

• Controller: Victron Energy ISO/85 Solar Controller

Electronics & Navigation:

• VHF: Uniden + ICOM (Hand Held)

• HF: Barrett

• AIS: Vesper Marine

• Radar: Furuno (Note: Radar has a problem with the cable. Could be an easy fix, but the radar is a bonus if it can be easily fixed.)

• Depth Sounder: Yes

• Autopilot: CourseMaster (new 2025)

Sails & Rigging:

• Sail Inventory:

  • Main Sail (New in 2024)

  • Genoa

  • Storm Sail

  • Spinnaker

  • (Repaired as needed)

• Mast / Rigging: Forestay & Backstay (8 years old). Port & Starboard Shrouds (new in 2024).

Remarks & History:

• Current owner has owned vessel for 20 years. Sailed New Guinea, Solomons, Vanuatu, Darwin, Borneo, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesian and Malaysian Waters. Have been based in Langkawi for the last 5 years.

• Last Survey: 2015

• Last Antifoul: Nov 2025