Able 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Chuck Paine·1989·Able Marine
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Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
42' · 12.8 m
Disp.
21,678 lbs · 9,833 kg
First year
1989

The Able 42 represents the zenith of the "Mainebuilt" semicustom philosophy, a vessel born from the collaboration between master builder Crozer Fox and the legendary naval architect Chuck Paine. Conceived for experienced sailors who prioritized bluewater structural integrity and aesthetic grace over the highvolume interiors of massproduction contemporaries, the Able 42 is often categorized alongside the finest builds from Hinckley or Morris. While many Able models utilized coldmolded wood construction, the 42 was typically executed in hightech fiberglass composites, allowing it to maintain a lighter displacementtolength ratio than its purely traditional predecessors. This model served as the foundational hull for several variations, most notably the Able 44, which extended the transom to provide a functional "sugar scoop" swim platform while retaining the core underwater geometry of the 42.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 244,000
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

6 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950189
Sabre 4241.75'$ 99,900166
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999165
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 198,77584
Baltic 4242.43'$ 69,50062
Able 42You are here$ 244,00022

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Able 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Able 42 over the past 12 months is $244,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Able 42 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Able 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Able 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Able 42 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04What should I look at instead of a Able 42?+
Comparable models include Palmer Johnson J/42, Sabre 42, Valiant 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.