passage 420 sailboat

Passage 420

United States

General Info

Hunter Design Team

Monohull Daysailer

Rig Measurements

385.9 SQ FT

1 x Yanmar 4JH3E

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Measurements, 6,699.95 lb, deck layout.

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2002 Hunter Passage 420

• Gulfport, FL, US

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This Hunter 420 Passage is Liveaboard Ready! 

Based in Gulfport, FL

She is currently sailing in the Caribbean

This Hunter 420 Passage was a freshwater boat on the Great Lakes prior to being purchased by the current owners in May 2022.  This sailboat was winterized and wrapped in the off-season for 6 months each year, contributing to her excellent condition.

The current owners updated several systems, including solar and lithium batteries to make this Hunter 420 Passage a comfortable liveaboard sailboat. This sailboat is currently available for sale in the Caribbean, as the owners have become new grandparents and need to end their sailing adventure after two years and many miles under the keel. 

This Hunter 420 Passage Center Cockpit has been meticulously maintained and cleaned. She is in move-in condition and the sale includes everything you need to start living the cruising dream. 

Special Features: 

Center cockpit design 

Huge aft cabin with queen size bed and walk out on both sides

New Copper Coat bottom paint in 2022

Low hours on Yanmar 55 HP 

400 amp hour lithium batteries and 550 watts of solar

Feathering prop

Air conditioning that runs on batteries 

Many tools, extras and accessories included.

Advanced co brokerage Florida Sail is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by McNally Yacht Sales.

Specifications

Descriptions, basic information, dimensions & weight, tank capacities, accommodations.

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Owners Note

Living aboard our Hunter 420 sailboat has been an experience that combines the essence of adventure with the comforts of home. Inside, the well designed living space, ample storage, and the large aft cabin make it feel like living in a house. The queen-sized bed with clearance on both sides offers a cozy retreat after a day of sailing. With the luxurious headroom we can even sit up in bed to read or watch movies at night and during rainy days on anchor. Having two cabins with their own heads has allowed us to both work remotely without interrupting each other or disturbing each other's zoom meetings.  

The outdoor deck space between the cockpit and the stern has served us for both solitude as well as for social gatherings. Mornings often find us there, drinking coffee while watching the sunrise, or practicing yoga. This large space also means that Sail La Vie is often chosen by our friend boats as the place to hold dinner gatherings and anchor drams. It also provides a lovely space for stargazing or sun tanning. 

With all these comforts, Sail La Vie is also a darn good sailing vessel. The sail plan is simple but effective, with a 100% Genoa and in-mast Furling Main. All lines are routed into the cockpit so we have rarely had to leave the cockpit while underway.  The feathering prop has been an eye-opener for us. Not only does it allow for about an extra knot of speed while feathered, but it also means that the boat has almost no prop walk. 

All these features have meant that the Hunter 420 Passage has been the perfect liveaboard and cruising boat for us, taking us from Lake Michigan to the Caribbean in comfort and safety. Sail La Vie is more than a boat, she is a home on the water, and a reminder of the limitless adventure that awaits when we dare to set sail.

• Renogy Lithium batteries 2 X 200 amp hours - 2023
• Lead acid marine starter battery - 2023
• 3000 watt renogy inverter (will run Air Con) - 2022
• 100 amp Balmar alternator 
• Alternator regulator - 2023 
• DC charge ports next to berths
• Solar panels - 550 watts- 4 panels - 2 on bimini - 2 on rotating mounts - 2023
• Sails refurbished - 2022 
• Most halyards, sheets and lines replaced - 2022
• Rigging professionally installed and inspected in 2022
• All new deck and navigation lights - Led - 2023
• Bimini and Dodger in good condition - repairs completed on dodger - 2023
• Coppercoat bottom paint - 2022
• Fridge/Freezer Compressor - 2022 
• New exhaust hose from motor out - 2022 
• Starlink Mobile - 2023 
• AIS - receiver
• Duel racor system - with built in fuel polishing system
• 55 lb Rocna anchor - 2022 - 85 feet chain - 150 feet 5/8 rode - 2023
• Lewmar Folding Wheel 
• Dingy - Achilles inflatable with 6hp Mercury and 40 lb electric trolling motor
• LPG 3 burner stove with oven - Force 10 with 3 lb tanks X 2 
• 4 inflatable lifejackets
• Barbecue 
• Screens and shades/sun protection for all windows
• Through hull and space ready for water maker installation.
• Many spare parts for motor, plumbing, electrical etc.
• All tools specific to boat to be included
• All manuals on boat and many books about sailing and maintenance to remain
• All maintenance records available since 2022.

The incredibly successful Passage 450 - and now the Passage 420 - have been designed and engineered to reflect the years of knowledge gained through the owners, focus groups, Consumer Satisfaction Surveys, a world-class dealer organization, and the continued dedication of Warren Luhrs and his Hunter Design Team. The Passage 420 mirrors the innovations that have evolved throughout the Hunter line. Special features such as the B & R rig, integrated cockpit arch, mast struts, and composite chainplates are all present on the 420. Center cockpits are not usually known for performing, but the Passage 420 surprisingly breaks the rules. Below, the innovation continues with a great salon complete with convertible dinette and opposing settee - both loaded with storage capability. The highly polished teak dining table complements the rich fabrics and durable Corian. Television, VCR, and AM-FM stereo with CD will keep the crew entertained while the chef prepares in the enormous galley. Side by side dual opening refrigerator and freezer, three burner gimbaled range with oven, microwave, and twin stainless sinks - not to mention a hidden trash receptacle - are included. The navigation station opposite the galley houses the controls to all the ship's systems and allows space for all navigational electronics as well. Comfort is important at Hunter, and the staterooms aboard the 420 are no exception. Aft, there is an island, queen-sized berth with an inner-spring mattress that is flanked by hanging wardrobes, and drawers large enough for long term liveaboards. Even a slide-out desk is included. The private en suite head features plenty of storage, beautiful Corian covered vanity, and a shower. Forward, the guest stateroom with its double berth and private head with shower will please family or friends. Spacious and comfortable, this stateroom also boasts immense storage and plenty of natural light and ventilation.

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2000 Hunter Passage 420

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Seller's Description

The owner bought this boat in 2017

Standard features

For Sale Hunter Passage 420 Located in St Maarten, Caribbean 600W of solar, Yanmar 62HP Diesel engine, 5.5KW Northern Lights generator, New anchor chain and windless, 2x AC, new antifouling October 2021, new rigging in 2017 Amazing live abord, cruiser and sailer well maintained contact me for more photos and info

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

E (furling mainsail): 17.82’

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CATHERINE ELIZABETH 2003 | 43' Hunter Passage 420 Sailboat for Sale

2003 hunter, 43' (13.23m) passage 420 - catherine elizabeth, this hunter passage 420 is truly one of a kind catherine elizabeth has over $200k in upgrades and is ready for many more long adventures she is outfitted with a switlik 6 person liferaft, eprib and a 2018 spectra watermaker making crossings and long stays on board a breeze this special sailboat has too many extras to list.

• Anacortes Washington United States
• Passage 420
• Fiberglass Hull

$ 145,999 USD

€ 135,567 euros $ 197,111 cad.

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This hunter passage 420 is truly one of a kind catherine elizabeth has over $200k in upgrades and is ready for many more long adventures , she is outfitted with a switlik 6 person liferaft, eprib and a 2018 spectra watermaker making crossings and long stays on board a breeze, she is likely the only hunter 420 with both bow and stern thrusters and upgraded hard stainless steel railings from the factory life lines, the b&r rig was recommissioned by the late great brion toss, including a replacement of the jib roller with an upgraded one, additionally a jib pole was added after determining that the factory setup was insufficient. , this special sailboat has too many extras to list you must view her for yourself .

LOA: 43' 5" (13.23 Meters)

Type: Sail - Used

Beam: 14' 3"

Bridge Clearance: ' "

Draft Max: 6' "

Draft Min: ' "

Single Berths: 6

Double Berths: 2

Maximum Speed: Knots

Cruise Speed: 6.5 Knots

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Fuel Tank: 60 Gallons (227.12 Liters)

Fresh Water: 145 Gallons (548.88 Liters)

Holding Tank: 45 Gallons (170.34 Liters)

Full Details

Manufacturer provided description.

The incredibly successful Passage 450 - and now the Passage 420 - have been designed and engineered to reflect the years of knowledge gained through the owners, focus groups, Consumer Satisfaction Surveys, a world-class dealer organization, and the continued dedication of Warren Luhrs and his Hunter Design Team. The Passage 420 mirrors the innovations that have evolved throughout the Hunter line. Special features such as the B & R rig, integrated cockpit arch, mast struts, and composite chainplates are all present on the 420. Center cockpits are not usually known for performing, but the Passage 420 surprisingly breaks the rules. Below, the innovation continues with a great salon complete with convertible dinette and opposing settee - both loaded with storage capability. The highly polished teak dining table complements the rich fabrics and durable Corian. Television, VCR, and AM-FM stereo with CD will keep the crew entertained while the chef prepares in the enormous galley. Side by side dual opening refrigerator and freezer, three burner gimbaled range with oven, microwave, and twin stainless sinks - not to mention a hidden trash receptacle - are included. The navigation station opposite the galley houses the controls to all the ship's systems and allows space for all navigational electronics as well. Comfort is important at Hunter, and the staterooms aboard the 420 are no exception. Aft, there is an island, queen-sized berth with an inner-spring mattress that is flanked by hanging wardrobes, and drawers large enough for long term liveaboards. Even a slide-out desk is included. The private en suite head features plenty of storage, beautiful Corian covered vanity, and a shower. Forward, the guest stateroom with its double berth and private head with shower will please family or friends. Spacious and comfortable, this stateroom also boasts immense storage and plenty of natural light and ventilation.

Ready For Cruising!

Accommodations

The interior is spacious and bright. The clever center cockpit design allows for a large aft stateroom. The midship salon features a port side open concept galley and with plenty of storage. This fully loaded boat is fitted with newer memory foam mattresses for extra luxurious comfort and extended stays!

Enter the salon through gradual teak steps onto the beautiful teak and holly flooring to an open concept galley and salon area

• Large spacious L shaped settee 
• Beautiful high gloss teak dining table with option to fold down an additional berth
• Large, bright windows throughout
• U-shaped Galley that is located on the port side of the salon
• Bright and excellent condition Corian countertops
• Hydronic diesel heater
• Reverse cycle heat/AC
• Luxurious flooring
• Fusion sound system
• Ample storage
• Mounted TV 

The U-shaped Galley is located in the port section of the salon with a convenient, spacious layout. The outboard section of the galley features a Sharp Carousel microwave, Force 10 - 3 burner propane oven and cooktop. The U-shaped galley offers a large 2 basin stainless steel sink and an abundance of well thought out storage. On the aft section of the galley lives a massive fridge and freezer.

• Force 10, 3 burner propane cook top and oven
• Corian countertops
• Large 2 basin stainless steel sink
• Deep fridge and freezer
• Abundant cabinet and drawer storage 
• Designated dish and silverware storage 

Owners suite

• Island queen pedestal bed with built-in drawers
• Reading lights
• Multiple port lights
• Large cedar lined hanging locker
• Newer quality memory foam mattress
• Plenty of overhead lighting
• Custom fit linens
• Teak woodwork
• Ensuite head
• Ample drawer and cabinet storage 

Owners suite head

• Beautiful Corian countertop with under mount sink and modern single faucet
• Towel hanger and under sink storage
• Vacuflush toilet
• Stand up shower
• Built in window covering
• Fold down shower seating

Forward Guest Stateroom

• Beautiful teak woodwork with forward shelving 
• Large memory foam bed on the starboard side
• Port side seating area
• Overhead window hatch
• Ample cabinet and drawer storage
• Under bed, deep storage drawers
• Overhead lighting
• Stall shower

Electrical power is supplied via 30A shore power, Northern Lights 6kw generator, Inverter/charger and the boats DC battery systems. 

• Northern Lights Generator 6kw 
• Inverter/Charger
• Separate thruster battery bank charger
• Galvanic Isolator 
• 5 AGM batteries

Power by a single Yanmar 4JH3E 55hp diesel with approx. 250 hours. The vessel is equipped with Mercury Smartcraft display screens. 

• Single Yanmar 55 hp, 4JH3E Diesel
• Direct drive
• Kanzaki Transmission
• 4 Blade max prop
• Bow and stern thrusters
• Hydronic diesel furnace
• Spectra Ventura 150 Watermaker

Navigation & Entertainment Systems

In 2015 the navigation system was upgraded to Raymarine and the engine data was digitized. A color radar and an additional color sounder were added in addition to the beautiful new glass cockpit nav station.

• Raymarine Electronic navigation chart
• Raymarine Autohelm Series Autopilot 
• Raymarine Autohelm Series Depth and wind display
• ICOM VHF IC-M402
• Fusion stereo system throughout
• SidePower bow and stern thrusters

Cockpit and Deck

• Upgraded lifelines to hard stainless steel railings
• 2015 Highfield 10' dinghy with Yamaha 15hp outboard includes aan ez-load TRAILER 
• Davit for dinghy with an upgraded 4 point pick system
• Large walk around sidedecks
• 60 lb anchor with 200' of 3/8 chain and 100' 7/16 rode
• Electric Windlass 
• Transom freshwater shower
• Fusion stereo speakers
• Dodger and Bimini
• New set of fenders and lines
• Switlik 6 person Liferaft - has has consistent certifications

Comments 

The Catherine Elizabeth has been very well loved and maintained with continual updates/upgrades. The sellers have all the manuals and the receipts for the professional work on the boat over the years. This is a very unique Hunter that is a MUST SEE!

Electronics:

• Depthsounder
• Wind Speed and Direction
• Navigation Center
• Cockpit Speakers

·        Furling Mainsail – 2015 Carol Hasse 437 sq.ft.

·        Genoa – 2015 Carol Hasse 386 sq.ft.

·        Spinnaker Pole

Inside Equipment:

• Microwave Oven
• Refrigerator
• Electric Head
• Deep Freezer
• Battery Charger
• Stern Thruster
• Bow Thruster
• Electric Bilge Pump
• Manual Bilge Pump
• Fresh Water maker

Electrical Equipment:

• Shore Power Inlet

Outside Equipment/Extras:

• Cockpit Cushions
• Cockpit Shower
• Cockpit Table

·        Bimini Top

Additional Equipment:

·        Launching Trailer 

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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2000 Hunter Passage 420

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• San Diego, CA, US

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2000 Hunter Passage 420 Sailboat For Sale in San Diego

This Hunter Passage 420 is a nearly unrivaled option for those searching for the duo of a comfortable coastal cruising sailboat and a floating condo in San Diego, CA. Her caring owners have decided that it is time to move on from their beloved Aquario, and one lucky family will enjoy how well mainained this vessel is for her age. She has a freshly waxed hull and detailed interior, but it's her spacious accomodations that really make her a fantastic option for anyone looking for a comfortable boat in San Diego who's price tag doesn't break the bank. 

The Hunter Passage 420 is a popular choice among sailors looking for a comfortable cruising sailboat that can accommodate extended stays on the water. Its spacious interior, center cockpit design, and quality construction make it a versatile and attractive option for those seeking a liveaboard or cruising vessel.She is equipped with amenities for cruising, including a spacious cockpit for outdoor dining and lounging, a swim platform with a ladder for easy access to the water, and ample storage space for provisions and gear. The interior is designed for comfortable living aboard. The main salon features a well-appointed galley with a stove, oven, refrigerator, and ample storage. The salon's dining area provides a cozy space for meals and relaxation. The boat is often praised for its clever use of space, making it feel much larger than its size might suggest.

• Modern Raymarine Electronics Package
• Large Aft Cabin
• Freshly Waxed 2023

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Dimensions & weight, tank capacities, accommodations.

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Navigation / Electronics

• Raymarine Hybrid Touch Multifunction Display
• Raymarine Autopilot
• Raymarine Wind Speed / Direction
• Raymarine Ground Speed
• Raymarine Depth / Tilt
• Sunto Compass
• iCom IC-M506 VHF
• Global Fix AIS
• Lewmar Size 40 2-speed Electric Self Tailing Winch
• TWO Lewmar Size 48 2 Speed Self Tailing Winches
• Lewmar Size 44 2 Speed Self Tailing Winch
• Selden Mast / Vang
• Profurl Furler
• Harken Traveler
• Marine Air Systems Air Conditioning and Heat
• Dual Zone AC and Heat
• All Powers Solar Panel
• Cockpit Cushions
• Aft Deck Cushions
• Force 10 3-Burner Stove and Oven (LP)
• Grunert Top Loading Refrigerator
• Polar Mate Freezer
• Goldstar Microwave
• Two Basin Stainless Steel Sink

Entertainment

• JVC KD-5640 Stereo
• Seaworthy Speakers
• Sony TV + VCR (Aft Cabin)
• KEC TV w/ Sansui VCR (Salon)
• Hearth Interface Freedom Model 20 Inverter/Charger
• Xantrex Battery Status Monitor
• Lifeline Batteries (2020)
• Whitlock Marine Steering Pedestal

Anchor / Windlass

• Simpson Lawrence Electric Windlass
• UP and DOWN Foot Pedals
• Danforth Anchor
• Vacuflush Heads
• (Above true for both heads)

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Anchoring the Hunter Passage 420

• Thread starter Cool Hand
• Start date May 20, 2006
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I am the proud new owner of a Hunter Passage 420 -- resulting in part from the advice on the thread "Should I buy a 420?" on this site a few months ago.The 2002 Hunter 420 Passage comes with a standard issue Lewmar Delta Fast Set 44 lb anchor with 20 ft of chain. I have so far anchored 4 times, and have had this anchor drag once in about 25 to 30 kts of wind (the highest we've experienced). This was in Chesapeake Bay mud, with probably not quite enough scope -- maybe 5X rather than 7X. As 420 owners know, the 420 tacks quite widely at anchor - going through at least 90 deg.My previous boat was a Catalina 36, on which I had a 33 lb Bruce. That anchor immediately set, ALWAYS held -- no exception, no question. Based on this experience, I'm considering going to the Lewmar Claw, being the Bruce knock-off at about 1/3 the price. Also rather than going to the 44 lb Claw as a replacementfor the 44 lb Delta, I'm considering going to the next size up -- the 66 lb Claw. I'm also considering going to the Anchor Sail as a means of reducing the tacking at anchor. My Questions:What experience have any 420 owners had with the holding performance of the standard issue 44 lb Delta?I'd be interested in the experience of any owners who have sweitched to the Bruce or Claw -- and hearing of the results.In particular -- any input on switching to a 66 lb Claw would be appreciated. I have an electric windlas which does a good job of stowing the Delta when it gets to the bow roller. Any insight on how the Claw would behave? Any experience with the Anchor Sail? There appear to be 3 sizes -- any insight to which size to use? They seem quite big, as in 10 ft X 10 X 9. Also -- the Hunter 420 does not have an aft stay -- any lessons learned on how to best rig the Anchor Sail?Any inputs will be appreciated.Thanks 224RCool Hand  

Anchor Sail Banner Bay Marine has an anchor sail made specifically for boats with no backstay. Just got mine last week, so no time to evaluate it yet.  

Fortress? As I recall, Fortress has a 'mud' setting. However, I don't know what your local custom is for anchors. We anchor in sand bottoms in SoCal and the Delta is a popular anchor, along with the many Danforth types.  

All Chain Rode I used a 55 pound delta and 300 feet of all chain rode as my primary anchor on a Hunter 450.It set and held very well. I think it was the chain that made the difference.If I were you I would consider getting chain.The chain also works better in the windlass.  

been down the same road We have a 2003 420 and our previous was also a Catalina 36. We now have a 66lb Bruce with all chain rode. I also looked into an anchor sail including jury rigging one to see if it would help. We should talk. I don't want to give out my telephone number to the world here but if you send me yours at [email protected] I'll call you. Are you in the Chesapeake Catalina 36 club? If so look for the Hunter 420 in the roster.  

420, all chain CoolhandGood choice!We had the same problem with our 420. We still have our original delta but went to 150' of chain and more scope depending upon conditions. Haven't had a problem of draging since. An added advantage of the all chain is that the windlass performs like it should. For the windlass to work right with rope, I always had to have tension on it otherwise it would begin to slip. In addition I have a bruce also mounted on the spare anchor roller for special circumstances, but haven't had to use it yet.  

Thanks for your responses Hi, Folks. Thanks very much for all the responses, tips and good ideas.Seems like Mike, Pete, and Gahaghan all agree that chain is the way to go. Looking up my boat manual, it seems like I have 20 ft of 5/16 chain, and 250 ft of 5/8 rope. Is 5/16 what you use with the anchor windlas? I have what I think is the standard Hunter Simpson Lawrence windlas.I noticed in the Hunter manual, that they describe 5/1 scope with rope, and 3/1 scope with chain, interesting.I've read some things about high test chain vs regular chain vs BBB -- any comments or references on that?What about the added weight of chain? Looking it up in the West catalog, 5/16 is about 1 lb/ft -- so that's an additional 150 to 200 lb in the bow -- did you notice any effect of that? "They" say not to put too much weight in the ends of the boat -- of course, there's the dingy hanging off the stern.Pete -- are you in the C-36 club or the Hunter North Chesapeake club? I'm still in the C-36 club.Ed, I've just ordered a Banner Bay Marine Anchor Sail -- the largest one, with the webbing AND the hanks. I figure I can hank it to my topping lift and hoist it with the spare halyard. I just hope I can reasonably reach the aft end of the boom -- darn high. We're going out for a week, next week, so I wanted to help the anchoring situation now. It just seems like the excessive tacking of the 420 at annchor would put too much strain on any anchor, and be able to pull it out.Rick, I guess I'll have a better feel for the Delta in Chesapeake Bay mud after next week.Again, thanks to all for your responses, and any further comment would be appreciated.Cool Hand  

Catalina 36 Fleet 3 is the club I'm very anxious to hear of your experiences with the anchor sail since you will be the first person I know with a 420 to use one. I think the only way to know how it will work on a 420 is to put it on a 420. Comparisons to other boats is not foolproof.  

Anchor Sail Pete -- part of my motivation in buying the Anchor Sail was that the previous owner had one and claimed that it reduced the anchor tacking substantially. He bought a larger boat, and took the sail with him. I also wonder about the use of a kellet (?) if that 's the right term -- sliding a weight down the anchor rhode to pur more catenary in it? Any experiences with that approach among the 420 owners?Cool Hand  

Cool Hand, I always use a 20 pound ... kellet at anchor. It's the standard down rigger's ball with a large carabiner. Once I set the anchor I clip the ball on and let it ride down the rode to the chain shackle. I use the windlass to bring everything up. Our windlass takes 5/16th high test, or grade 40. I would not use the lower grade BBB. Terry  

Terry Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't you only suppose to let the kellet down to just before bottom. aka...if you are anchoring in 20' of water, you put the kellet on a 18' line and let it ride down the 18'. At least that's how it has been explained to me. I've thought about getting one but right now my stern anchor works well for me.  

About Delta Anchors Mike -- thanks for your input. We have just cruised the Chesapeake (mud) for the last week, and have had a mediocre to poor experience with the 44 lb Delta that appears to be standard on the larger hunters. WE had it drag at least 3 times, and it's pretty insidious (?) in that it doesn't break loose, but ploughs through the mud slowly. In view of my super experience with a 33 lb Bruce on our former Catalina 36, I have ordered a 66 lb Claw, (appears to be identical to Bruce at 1/3 the price) and hope to put it on the boat in the next few weeks. I have one concern -- the larger Claw/Bruce hitting the bottom of the jib furling drum as the windlass hauls it in. Any experiences or comments would be appreciated.Cool Hand, Hunter 420  

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Clearance for a Bruce You inquired relative the clearance for a 65 # Bruce. This has not been a problem. Our 65 # Bruce has been very easy to use, especially with the all chain rod. It must be that the grass and mud conditions on the Gulf side of the keys was our problem with the bruce. We have cruised in your area and had no problem with the bruce.Good luck, Mike  

66 # bruce on 420 My experience with the 66# Bruce on a 2003 420 is you do need to be careful bringing it up because it will hit the furling drum. My current procedure is to tap the switch so the shank starts to come above the roller then sit down and manually haul it up. I'v done this the last couple of times and it seems to keep the furler from getting beat up.  

Clearance and Anchor Sail Thanks, all, for your comments on the 66 lb Bruce/Claw and clearance issues. Pete, especially based on your experience, seems like some care may be in order, and I'll try what you suggested first. Regarding the Anchor Sail -- from Banner Bay Marine -- Ed and Pete -- we used it during our week cruise of the Chesapeake, -- VERY successful. Particular instance: We were planning to spend the night anchored behind the WW II sunken concrete ships of the breakwater of Kiptopeke just 10 mi south of the town of Cape Charles. By the way -- a really interesting place to visit - 9 concrete Liberty ships were towed there and sunk in the '50s to form a breakwater for the ferry pier for the Norfolk to Eastern Shore railroad ferry. But I digress -- we had a 15 kt wind from the south, and a 1 kt current from the north. The anchoring was really awkward -- the bow was pointed mostly North into the current from the North, and the anchor rhode went down our Stbd side, with the boat pushed North with the wind from the south -- if you can picture that. It was very unsettling, and I was concerned about the anchor rhode getting wrapped around the fin keel, or rudder, or prop, etc. So - we put up the Anchor Sail for the first time. ---- Immediately, the world went right side up, the boat faced South into the wind, the anchor rhode went forward from the bow, and the stern was into the current -- all was stable. By the way, it was an uncomfortable night, wind against current in a relatively exposed anchorage, etc. But -- the Anchor Sail paid for itself right there. One question, for the first and last time, that night, we had loud vibration/noise that appeared to be coming from below -- like vibrating rigging, but no rigging was vibrating, that I could reeach. Any experience like this??In further use -- the boat does tack with the anchor sail, but within reason -- i'd say +/- 45 deg. WE have the largest of the sails, and the configuration with the luff webbing AND the hanks. I asked for 5 hanks, but when I clip the sail to our spare main halyard, and try to pull it up with our spare jib halyard (led aft to the end of the boom) the hanks twist, and I can't get the sail up. The simple solution -- use the top and bottom hank, let the other 3 dangle.Anyway -- that's my story -- hope it was helpful.Cool Hand, H 420  

good inputs on 420 Cool Hand-You have now become the leading expert on anchor sails for the 420. Please keep is informed. I'm especially interested in how it does in heavy winds, eg thunderstormsDon't think I've had the vibration you are describing.  

Vibration Your vibration is probably the chain or line vibrating in the current. All rodes will vibrate, particularly as the wind and current increase because they are just basically taut strings--like a violin. There can also be a crunching sound as the boat tacks on the hook. All perfectly normal.Enjoy.  

Lewmar Claw, the rest of the story Well -- I did it and want to share the results. I took off the 44 lb Delta and with bigger shackels put on the 66 lb Lewmar Claw/Bruce look-a-like. The only installation drawback is that the hole at the front of the Claw doesn't line up with anything to put a pin through. So, for the moment, I have a 3/8 in line attached to a SS hook through the Claw and tied to the anchor locker cleat to further support the anchor when it's stowed, in addition to the windlass and chain. First results -- we anchored overnight in the Chesapeake Bay mud, in a 10 - 15 kt breeze, 15 - 20 towards morning, with some degree of boat motion. We also rigged our now habitual anchor sail. The Claw set at once, absolutely held and did not budge for the entire 12 hours or so that we were there. Maybe I'm just biased, but it sure felt much more comfortable than I ever felt with the 44 lb Delta.  

Wah wah at anchor Do you have in mast furling?I find the lines in the boom will start to vibrate as the topping lift vibrates. Everything gets into a rythm an it sounds like a big cello!Letting off the topping lift helps, but that would not work if flying the sail. you may loosen the lines for the outhaul and try to wiggle them loose in the boom  

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Boat Name: "CATHERINE ELIZABETH"

CATHERINE ELIZABETH is a 2003 Hunter Passage 420 currently available for sale in Anacortes Washington. This boat has a price of $145,999. and is listed with sales professional Sarah Burleson out of our Anacortes, WA office and be reached by calling 360-299-0777. Our team at Seattle Yachts is here to help you find the right boat for your needs, budget, and style. We have access to boats off the market that will never be seen online, so contact us today with your interest.

Price: $145,999

SPECIFICATIONS

This Hunter Passage 420 is truly one of a kind! Catherine Elizabeth has over $200k in upgrades and is ready for many more long adventures! 

She is outfitted with a switlik 6 person liferaft, eprib and a 2018 spectra watermaker making crossings and long stays on board a breeze, she is likely the only hunter 420 with both bow and stern thrusters and upgraded hard stainless steel railings from the factory life lines, the b&r rig was recommissioned by the late great brion toss, including a replacement of the jib roller with an upgraded one, additionally a jib pole was added after determining that the factory setup was insufficient. , this special sailboat has too many extras to list you must view her for yourself , manufacturer provided description.

The incredibly successful Passage 450 - and now the Passage 420 - have been designed and engineered to reflect the years of knowledge gained through the owners, focus groups, Consumer Satisfaction Surveys, a world-class dealer organization, and the continued dedication of Warren Luhrs and his Hunter Design Team. The Passage 420 mirrors the innovations that have evolved throughout the Hunter line. Special features such as the B & R rig, integrated cockpit arch, mast struts, and composite chainplates are all present on the 420. Center cockpits are not usually known for performing, but the Passage 420 surprisingly breaks the rules. Below, the innovation continues with a great salon complete with convertible dinette and opposing settee - both loaded with storage capability. The highly polished teak dining table complements the rich fabrics and durable Corian. Television, VCR, and AM-FM stereo with CD will keep the crew entertained while the chef prepares in the enormous galley. Side by side dual opening refrigerator and freezer, three burner gimbaled range with oven, microwave, and twin stainless sinks - not to mention a hidden trash receptacle - are included. The navigation station opposite the galley houses the controls to all the ship's systems and allows space for all navigational electronics as well. Comfort is important at Hunter, and the staterooms aboard the 420 are no exception. Aft, there is an island, queen-sized berth with an inner-spring mattress that is flanked by hanging wardrobes, and drawers large enough for long term liveaboards. Even a slide-out desk is included. The private en suite head features plenty of storage, beautiful Corian covered vanity, and a shower. Forward, the guest stateroom with its double berth and private head with shower will please family or friends. Spacious and comfortable, this stateroom also boasts immense storage and plenty of natural light and ventilation.

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Accommodations

The interior is spacious and bright. The clever center cockpit design allows for a large aft stateroom. The midship salon features a port side open concept galley and with plenty of storage. This fully loaded boat is fitted with newer memory foam mattresses for extra luxurious comfort and extended stays!

Enter the salon through gradual teak steps onto the beautiful teak and holly flooring to an open concept galley and salon area

• Large spacious L shaped settee 
• Beautiful high gloss teak dining table with option to fold down an additional berth
• Large, bright windows throughout
• U-shaped Galley that is located on the port side of the salon
• Bright and excellent condition Corian countertops
• Hydronic diesel heater
• Reverse cycle heat/AC
• Luxurious flooring
• Fusion sound system
• Ample storage
• Mounted TV 

The U-shaped Galley is located in the port section of the salon with a convenient, spacious layout. The outboard section of the galley features a Sharp Carousel microwave, Force 10 - 3 burner propane oven and cooktop. The U-shaped galley offers a large 2 basin stainless steel sink and an abundance of well thought out storage. On the aft section of the galley lives a massive fridge and freezer.

• Force 10, 3 burner propane cook top and oven
• Corian countertops
• Large 2 basin stainless steel sink
• Deep fridge and freezer
• Abundant cabinet and drawer storage 
• Designated dish and silverware storage 

Owners suite

• Island queen pedestal bed with built-in drawers
• Reading lights
• Multiple port lights
• Large cedar lined hanging locker
• Newer quality memory foam mattress
• Plenty of overhead lighting
• Custom fit linens
• Teak woodwork
• Ensuite head
• Ample drawer and cabinet storage 

Owners suite head

• Beautiful Corian countertop with under mount sink and modern single faucet
• Towel hanger and under sink storage
• Vacuflush toilet
• Stand up shower
• Built in window covering
• Fold down shower seating

Forward Guest Stateroom

• Beautiful teak woodwork with forward shelving 
• Large memory foam bed on the starboard side
• Port side seating area
• Overhead window hatch
• Ample cabinet and drawer storage
• Under bed, deep storage drawers
• Overhead lighting
• Stall shower

Electrical power is supplied via 30A shore power, Northern Lights 6kw generator, Inverter/charger and the boats DC battery systems. 

• Northern Lights Generator 6kw 
• Inverter/Charger
• Separate thruster battery bank charger
• Galvanic Isolator 
• 5 AGM batteries

Power by a single Yanmar 4JH3E 55hp diesel with approx. 250 hours. The vessel is equipped with Mercury Smartcraft display screens. 

• Single Yanmar 55 hp, 4JH3E Diesel
• Direct drive
• Kanzaki Transmission
• 4 Blade max prop
• Bow and stern thrusters
• Hydronic diesel furnace
• Spectra Ventura 150 Watermaker

Navigation & Entertainment Systems

In 2015 the navigation system was upgraded to Raymarine and the engine data was digitized. A color radar and an additional color sounder were added in addition to the beautiful new glass cockpit nav station.

• Raymarine Electronic navigation chart
• Raymarine Autohelm Series Autopilot 
• Raymarine Autohelm Series Depth and wind display
• ICOM VHF IC-M402
• Fusion stereo system throughout
• SidePower bow and stern thrusters

Cockpit and Deck

• Upgraded lifelines to hard stainless steel railings
• 2015 Highfield 10' dinghy with Yamaha 15hp outboard includes aan ez-load TRAILER 
• Davit for dinghy with an upgraded 4 point pick system
• Large walk around sidedecks
• 60 lb anchor with 200' of 3/8 chain and 100' 7/16 rode
• Electric Windlass 
• Transom freshwater shower
• Fusion stereo speakers
• Dodger and Bimini
• New set of fenders and lines
• Switlik 6 person Liferaft - has has consistent certifications

Comments 

The Catherine Elizabeth has been very well loved and maintained with continual updates/upgrades. The sellers have all the manuals and the receipts for the professional work on the boat over the years. This is a very unique Hunter that is a MUST SEE!

Electronics:

• Depthsounder
• Wind Speed and Direction
• Navigation Center
• Cockpit Speakers

·        Furling Mainsail – 2015 Carol Hasse 437 sq.ft.

·        Genoa – 2015 Carol Hasse 386 sq.ft.

·        Spinnaker Pole

Inside Equipment:

• Microwave Oven
• Refrigerator
• Electric Head
• Deep Freezer
• Battery Charger
• Stern Thruster
• Bow Thruster
• Electric Bilge Pump
• Manual Bilge Pump
• Fresh Water maker

Electrical Equipment:

• Shore Power Inlet

Outside Equipment/Extras:

• Cockpit Cushions
• Cockpit Shower
• Cockpit Table

·        Bimini Top

Additional Equipment:

·        Launching Trailer 

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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Location: Anacortes, WA

Office: 360-299-0777

Mobile: 425-870-3154

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VESSEL REVIEW | Sinichka – Electric commuter boats designed for Russia’s Moskva River

A series of three new electric monohull commuter ferries have already begun operational sailings on the Moskva River in the Russian capital Moscow.

Built by Russian shipyard Emperium, sister vessels Sinichka , Filka , and Presnya – all named after rivers in Moscow – are being operated by the Moscow Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development (Moscow Deptrans). They are the first units of a planned fleet of 20 vessels that will serve the capital city and other nearby communities. The new ferry system will be the water transport system to be operated on the Moskva River in 16 years.

Each vessel has a welded aluminium hull, an LOA of 21 metres, a beam of 6.2 metres, a draught of only 1.4 metres, a displacement of 40 tonnes, and capacity for 80 passengers plus two crewmembers. Seating is available for 42 passengers on each ferry, and the main cabins are also fitted with USB charging ports, wifi connectivity, tables, toilets, and space for bicycles and scooters. The cabin layout can be rearranged to allow the operator to adjust the distances between the seats and to install armrests of varying widths.

An open upper deck is also accessible to passengers and is the only area on each ferry where smoking is allowed.

The ferries are all of modular construction with each ferry’s wheelhouse, main cabin, and other structural elements being built as complete, separate components. This enables the ferries to be easily dismantled for transport to anywhere in Russia by rail and then quickly re-assembled within seven days.

The ferries are also ice-capable. Recently completed operational trials on the Moskva showed that the vessels can also easily navigate under mild winter conditions with broken surface ice, though year-round operations are planned for the entire fleet.

The ferries are each fitted with 500kWh lithium iron phosphate battery packs that supply power to two 134kW motors. This configuration can deliver a maximum speed of 11.8 knots, a cruising speed of just under 10 knots, and a range of 150 kilometres.

Emperium said the transfer of rotation of electric motors to the propeller is carried out by direct drive. As a propulsion installation, a pulling rotary propeller-steering column with double screws is used. The installation of double pulling screws, with similar power, allows an operator to increase the efficiency of the propulsion system to deliver a slightly higher speed or to reduce energy consumption. This arrangement also provides the ferries with enhanced manoeuvrability necessary for navigating in close quarters.

The batteries themselves have projected service lives of 10 to 12 years and are fitted with safety features such as built-in fire extinguishers and gas vents. Quick-disconnect features allow the batteries to be easily removed for replacement or maintenance.

Some of our readers have expressed disquiet at our publication of reviews and articles describing new vessels from Russia. We at Baird Maritime can understand and sympathise with those views. However, despite the behaviour of the country’s leaders, we believe that the maritime world needs to learn of the latest developments in vessel design and construction there.

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Check out Moscow’s NEW electric river trams (PHOTOS)

Water transportation has become another sector for the eco-friendly improvements the Moscow government is implementing. And it means business. On July 15, 2021, on the dock of Moscow’s ‘Zaryadye’ park, mayor Sergey Sobyanin was shown the first model of the upcoming river cruise boat.

The model of the electrical boat with panoramic windows measures 22 meters in length. The river tram - as Muscovites call them - has a passenger capacity of 42, including two disabled seats. The trams will also get cutting edge info panels, USB docking stations, Wi-Fi, spaces for scooters and bicycles, as well as chairs and desks for working on the go. The boats will be available all year round, according to ‘Mosgortrans’, the regional transport agency. 

Passengers will be able to pay with their ‘Troika’ public transport card, credit cards or bank cards. 

The main clientele targeted are people living in Moscow’s river districts - the upcoming trams will shorten their travel time in comparison to buses and other transportation by five times, Mosgortrans stated. 

As the river trams are being rolled out, Moscow docks will also see mini-stations, some of which will also be outfitted with charging docks for speed-charging the boats.  

Moscow is set to announce the start of the tender for construction and supply in September 2021. The first trams are scheduled to launch in June 2022 on two routes - from Kievskaya Station, through Moscow City, into Fili; and from ZIL to Pechatniki. 

“Two full-scale routes will be created in 2022-2023, serviced by 20 river trams and a number of river stations. We’ll continue to develop them further if they prove to be popular with the citizens,” the Moscow mayor said .

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In Transit: Notes from the Underground

Jun 06 2018.

Spend some time in one of Moscow’s finest museums.

Subterranean commuting might not be anyone’s idea of a good time, but even in a city packing the war-games treasures and priceless bejeweled eggs of the Kremlin Armoury and the colossal Soviet pavilions of the VDNKh , the Metro holds up as one of Moscow’s finest museums. Just avoid rush hour.

The Metro is stunning and provides an unrivaled insight into the city’s psyche, past and present, but it also happens to be the best way to get around. Moscow has Uber, and the Russian version called Yandex Taxi , but also some nasty traffic. Metro trains come around every 90 seconds or so, at a more than 99 percent on-time rate. It’s also reasonably priced, with a single ride at 55 cents (and cheaper in bulk). From history to tickets to rules — official and not — here’s what you need to know to get started.

A Brief Introduction Buying Tickets Know Before You Go (Down) Rules An Easy Tour

A Brief Introduction

Moscow’s Metro was a long time coming. Plans for rapid transit to relieve the city’s beleaguered tram system date back to the Imperial era, but a couple of wars and a revolution held up its development. Stalin revived it as part of his grand plan to modernize the Soviet Union in the 1920s and 30s. The first lines and tunnels were constructed with help from engineers from the London Underground, although Stalin’s secret police decided that they had learned too much about Moscow’s layout and had them arrested on espionage charges and deported.

The beauty of its stations (if not its trains) is well-documented, and certainly no accident. In its illustrious first phases and particularly after the Second World War, the greatest architects of Soviet era were recruited to create gleaming temples celebrating the Revolution, the USSR, and the war triumph. No two stations are exactly alike, and each of the classic showpieces has a theme. There are world-famous shrines to Futurist architecture, a celebration of electricity, tributes to individuals and regions of the former Soviet Union. Each marble slab, mosaic tile, or light fixture was placed with intent, all in service to a station’s aesthetic; each element, f rom the smallest brass ear of corn to a large blood-spattered sword on a World War II mural, is an essential part of the whole.

The Metro is a monument to the Soviet propaganda project it was intended to be when it opened in 1935 with the slogan “Building a Palace for the People”. It brought the grand interiors of Imperial Russia to ordinary Muscovites, celebrated the Soviet Union’s past achievements while promising its citizens a bright Soviet future, and of course, it was a show-piece for the world to witness the might and sophistication of life in the Soviet Union.

It may be a museum, but it’s no relic. U p to nine million people use it daily, more than the London Underground and New York Subway combined. (Along with, at one time, about 20 stray dogs that learned to commute on the Metro.)

In its 80+ year history, the Metro has expanded in phases and fits and starts, in step with the fortunes of Moscow and Russia. Now, partly in preparation for the World Cup 2018, it’s also modernizing. New trains allow passengers to walk the entire length of the train without having to change carriages. The system is becoming more visitor-friendly. (There are helpful stickers on the floor marking out the best selfie spots .) But there’s a price to modernity: it’s phasing out one of its beloved institutions, the escalator attendants. Often they are middle-aged or elderly women—“ escalator grandmas ” in news accounts—who have held the post for decades, sitting in their tiny kiosks, scolding commuters for bad escalator etiquette or even bad posture, or telling jokes . They are slated to be replaced, when at all, by members of the escalator maintenance staff.

For all its achievements, the Metro lags behind Moscow’s above-ground growth, as Russia’s capital sprawls ever outwards, generating some of the world’s worst traffic jams . But since 2011, the Metro has been in the middle of an ambitious and long-overdue enlargement; 60 new stations are opening by 2020. If all goes to plan, the 2011-2020 period will have brought 125 miles of new tracks and over 100 new stations — a 40 percent increase — the fastest and largest expansion phase in any period in the Metro’s history.

Facts: 14 lines Opening hours: 5 a.m-1 a.m. Rush hour(s): 8-10 a.m, 4-8 p.m. Single ride: 55₽ (about 85 cents) Wi-Fi network-wide

Buying Tickets

• Ticket machines have a button to switch to English.
• You can buy specific numbers of rides: 1, 2, 5, 11, 20, or 60. Hold up fingers to show how many rides you want to buy.
• There is also a 90-minute ticket , which gets you 1 trip on the metro plus an unlimited number of transfers on other transport (bus, tram, etc) within 90 minutes.
• Or, you can buy day tickets with unlimited rides: one day (218₽/ US$4), three days (415₽/US$7) or seven days (830₽/US$15). Check the rates here to stay up-to-date.
• If you’re going to be using the Metro regularly over a few days, it’s worth getting a Troika card , a contactless, refillable card you can use on all public transport. Using the Metro is cheaper with one of these: a single ride is 36₽, not 55₽. Buy them and refill them in the Metro stations, and they’re valid for 5 years, so you can keep it for next time. Or, if you have a lot of cash left on it when you leave, you can get it refunded at the Metro Service Centers at Ulitsa 1905 Goda, 25 or at Staraya Basmannaya 20, Building 1.
• You can also buy silicone bracelets and keychains with built-in transport chips that you can use as a Troika card. (A Moscow Metro Fitbit!) So far, you can only get these at the Pushkinskaya metro station Live Helpdesk and souvenir shops in the Mayakovskaya and Trubnaya metro stations. The fare is the same as for the Troika card.
• You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay.

Rules, spoken and unspoken

No smoking, no drinking, no filming, no littering. Photography is allowed, although it used to be banned.

Stand to the right on the escalator. Break this rule and you risk the wrath of the legendary escalator attendants. (No shenanigans on the escalators in general.)

Get out of the way. Find an empty corner to hide in when you get off a train and need to stare at your phone. Watch out getting out of the train in general; when your train doors open, people tend to appear from nowhere or from behind ornate marble columns, walking full-speed.

Always offer your seat to elderly ladies (what are you, a monster?).

An Easy Tour

This is no Metro Marathon ( 199 stations in 20 hours ). It’s an easy tour, taking in most—though not all—of the notable stations, the bulk of it going clockwise along the Circle line, with a couple of short detours. These stations are within minutes of one another, and the whole tour should take about 1-2 hours.

Start at Mayakovskaya Metro station , at the corner of Tverskaya and Garden Ring,  Triumfalnaya Square, Moskva, Russia, 125047.

1. Mayakovskaya.  Named for Russian Futurist Movement poet Vladimir Mayakovsky and an attempt to bring to life the future he imagined in his poems. (The Futurist Movement, natch, was all about a rejecting the past and celebrating all things speed, industry, modern machines, youth, modernity.) The result: an Art Deco masterpiece that won the National Grand Prix for architecture at the New York World’s Fair in 1939. It’s all smooth, rounded shine and light, and gentle arches supported by columns of dark pink marble and stainless aircraft steel. Each of its 34 ceiling niches has a mosaic. During World War II, the station was used as an air-raid shelter and, at one point, a bunker for Stalin. He gave a subdued but rousing speech here in Nov. 6, 1941 as the Nazis bombed the city above.

Take the 3/Green line one station to:

2. Belorusskaya. Opened in 1952, named after the connected Belarussky Rail Terminal, which runs trains between Moscow and Belarus. This is a light marble affair with a white, cake-like ceiling, lined with Belorussian patterns and 12 Florentine ceiling mosaics depicting life in Belarussia when it was built.

Transfer onto the 1/Brown line. Then, one stop (clockwise) t o:

3. Novoslobodskaya.  This station was designed around the stained-glass panels, which were made in Latvia, because Alexey Dushkin, the Soviet starchitect who dreamed it up (and also designed Mayakovskaya station) couldn’t find the glass and craft locally. The stained glass is the same used for Riga’s Cathedral, and the panels feature plants, flowers, members of the Soviet intelligentsia (musician, artist, architect) and geometric shapes.

Go two stops east on the 1/Circle line to:

4. Komsomolskaya. Named after the Komsomol, or the Young Communist League, this might just be peak Stalin Metro style. Underneath the hub for three regional railways, it was intended to be a grand gateway to Moscow and is today its busiest station. It has chandeliers; a yellow ceiling with Baroque embellishments; and in the main hall, a colossal red star overlaid on golden, shimmering tiles. Designer Alexey Shchusev designed it as an homage to the speech Stalin gave at Red Square on Nov. 7, 1941, in which he invoked Russia’s illustrious military leaders as a pep talk to Soviet soldiers through the first catastrophic year of the war.   The station’s eight large mosaics are of the leaders referenced in the speech, such as Alexander Nevsky, a 13th-century prince and military commander who bested German and Swedish invading armies.

One more stop clockwise to Kurskaya station,  and change onto the 3/Blue  line, and go one stop to:

5. Baumanskaya.   Opened in 1944. Named for the Bolshevik Revolutionary Nikolai Bauman , whose monument and namesake district are aboveground here. Though he seemed like a nasty piece of work (he apparently once publicly mocked a woman he had impregnated, who later hung herself), he became a Revolutionary martyr when he was killed in 1905 in a skirmish with a monarchist, who hit him on the head with part of a steel pipe. The station is in Art Deco style with atmospherically dim lighting, and a series of bronze sculptures of soldiers and homefront heroes during the War. At one end, there is a large mosaic portrait of Lenin.

Stay on that train direction one more east to:

6. Elektrozavodskaya. As you may have guessed from the name, this station is the Metro’s tribute to all thing electrical, built in 1944 and named after a nearby lightbulb factory. It has marble bas-relief sculptures of important figures in electrical engineering, and others illustrating the Soviet Union’s war-time struggles at home. The ceiling’s recurring rows of circular lamps give the station’s main tunnel a comforting glow, and a pleasing visual effect.

Double back two stops to Kurskaya station , and change back to the 1/Circle line. Sit tight for six stations to:

7. Kiyevskaya. This was the last station on the Circle line to be built, in 1954, completed under Nikita Khrushchev’ s guidance, as a tribute to his homeland, Ukraine. Its three large station halls feature images celebrating Ukraine’s contributions to the Soviet Union and Russo-Ukrainian unity, depicting musicians, textile-working, soldiers, farmers. (One hall has frescoes, one mosaics, and the third murals.) Shortly after it was completed, Khrushchev condemned the architectural excesses and unnecessary luxury of the Stalin era, which ushered in an epoch of more austere Metro stations. According to the legend at least, he timed the policy in part to ensure no Metro station built after could outshine Kiyevskaya.

Change to the 3/Blue line and go one stop west.

8. Park Pobedy. This is the deepest station on the Metro, with one of the world’s longest escalators, at 413 feet. If you stand still, the escalator ride to the surface takes about three minutes .) Opened in 2003 at Victory Park, the station celebrates two of Russia’s great military victories. Each end has a mural by Georgian artist Zurab Tsereteli, who also designed the “ Good Defeats Evil ” statue at the UN headquarters in New York. One mural depicts the Russian generals’ victory over the French in 1812 and the other, the German surrender of 1945. The latter is particularly striking; equal parts dramatic, triumphant, and gruesome. To the side, Red Army soldiers trample Nazi flags, and if you look closely there’s some blood spatter among the detail. Still, the biggest impressions here are the marble shine of the chessboard floor pattern and the pleasingly geometric effect if you view from one end to the other.

Keep going one more stop west to:

9. Slavyansky Bulvar.  One of the Metro’s youngest stations, it opened in 2008. With far higher ceilings than many other stations—which tend to have covered central tunnels on the platforms—it has an “open-air” feel (or as close to it as you can get, one hundred feet under). It’s an homage to French architect Hector Guimard, he of the Art Nouveau entrances for the Paris M é tro, and that’s precisely what this looks like: A Moscow homage to the Paris M é tro, with an additional forest theme. A Cyrillic twist on Guimard’s Metro-style lettering over the benches, furnished with t rees and branch motifs, including creeping vines as towering lamp-posts.

Stay on the 3/Blue line and double back four stations to:

10. Arbatskaya. Its first iteration, Arbatskaya-Smolenskaya station, was damaged by German bombs in 1941. It was rebuilt in 1953, and designed to double as a bomb shelter in the event of nuclear war, although unusually for stations built in the post-war phase, this one doesn’t have a war theme. It may also be one of the system’s most elegant: Baroque, but toned down a little, with red marble floors and white ceilings with gilded bronze c handeliers.

Jump back on the 3/Blue line  in the same direction and take it one more stop:

11. Ploshchad Revolyutsii (Revolution Square). Opened in 1938, and serving Red Square and the Kremlin . Its renowned central hall has marble columns flanked by 76 bronze statues of Soviet heroes: soldiers, students, farmers, athletes, writers, parents. Some of these statues’ appendages have a yellow sheen from decades of Moscow’s commuters rubbing them for good luck. Among the most popular for a superstitious walk-by rub: the snout of a frontier guard’s dog, a soldier’s gun (where the touch of millions of human hands have tapered the gun barrel into a fine, pointy blade), a baby’s foot, and a woman’s knee. (A brass rooster also sports the telltale gold sheen, though I am told that rubbing the rooster is thought to bring bad luck. )

Now take the escalator up, and get some fresh air.

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