Baltic 42 DP Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Doug Peterson·1981 – 1985·~30 hulls·Baltic Yachts
Baltic 42 DP drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
41.92' · 12.78 m
Displ.
18,400 lbs · 8,346 kg
First year
1981

The Baltic 42 DP represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Baltic Yachts, marking a transition from the shipyard’s early collaboration with C&C Design toward the refined, IORinfluenced performance of Doug Peterson (the "DP" in the model name). Launched in 1982 and produced until 1985, this model was conceived as a highend performance cruiser that could excel on the racecourse while providing the exquisite Scandinavian joinery expected of a premier Finnish builder. Built using a sophisticated balsacored sandwich construction with fiberglass and Aramid (Kevlar) reinforcements, the 42 DP was significantly lighter and stiffer than many of its contemporaries, a hallmark of the Baltic Yachts legacy. With 30 units produced, it remains a soughtafter vessel for sailors who prioritize a tactile, responsive helm and a hull that maintains its structural integrity decades after leaving the yard in Bosund.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 99,900
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (85.7%) · Australia (14.3%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Baltic 42 DP listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 6 listings (85.7%), followed by Australia.

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

Country breakdown

7 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 99,9006485.7%
Australia$ 63,7861014.3%

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
Beneteau First 4242.92'$ 49,500189
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950189
Baltic 3938.76'$ 85,000113
Baltic 4343.34'$ 145,436105
Bavaria Match 4241.18'$ 90,170106
Baltic 38 DP38.08'$ 99,90092
Baltic 42 DPYou are here$ 99,90085
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 199,82984
Baltic 4242.43'$ 69,50072
Baltic 55 DP55'$ 497,50076
Baltic 3534.83'$ 78,77055

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Baltic 42 DP cost?+
The median asking price for a used Baltic 42 DP over the past 12 months is $99,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Baltic 42 DP sailboats are for sale?+
5 Baltic 42 DP listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Baltic 42 DP prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Baltic 42 DP has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Baltic 42 DP sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Baltic 42 DP listings over the past 12 months are United States (85.7%), Australia (14.3%).
05Do Baltic 42 DP listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Baltic 42 DP listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 33.2% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Baltic 42 DP?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 42, Palmer Johnson J/42, Baltic 39. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.