Alpa 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens·1973·~8 hulls·Alpa
Alpa 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
39.37' · 12 m
Displ.
26,455 lbs · 12,000 kg
First year
1973

The Alpa 42 represents a pinnacle of Italian yacht construction from the 1970s, serving as the flagship for the Alpa shipyard during its most influential era. Designed by the legendary firm of Sparkman & Stephens (Design No. 2212), the vessel was a bold statement in the transition from traditional wooden hulls to largescale fiberglass production. At the time of its introduction, it was one of the largest GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) sailing hulls produced in Europe, blending the rigorous performance standards of New York naval architecture with the aesthetic sensibilities of Italian craftsmanship. Built in Offanengo, Italy, the Alpa 42 was conceived as a highend offshore cruiser capable of crossing oceans with safety and style, competing directly with the contemporary offerings from Nautor’s Swan.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 81,366
Ask, not sold · 4 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
4 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Greece (50.0%) · Italy (50.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Alpa 42 listings span 2 countries. Greece leads with 2 listings (50.0%), followed by Italy.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

4 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 81,3662250.0%
Italy$ 78,5162250.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Whitby 4242'$ 65,545206
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999176
Hughes 4040'$ 69,9001611
Swan 4039.3'$ 102,361153
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Cheoy Lee Offshore 4746.75'$ 124,950105
Amel Euros 4140.52'$ 45,94696
Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch40.16'$ 26,00099
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 199,77984
Cheoy Lee Offshore 4140.92'$ 54,50061
Sparkman & Stephens 42You are here$ 81,36644

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Alpa 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Alpa 42 over the past 12 months is $81,366. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Alpa 42 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Alpa 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 4 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Alpa 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Alpa 42 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Alpa 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Alpa 42 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (50.0%), Italy (50.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Alpa 42?+
Comparable models include Whitby 42, Valiant 42, Hughes 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.