Bavaria 42 Cruiser Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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The Bavaria 42 Cruiser, launched in the mid2000s, represents the pinnacle of the collaboration between the German shipyard and the prolific Slovenian design firm J&J Design. Introduced as a successor to the popular Bavaria 41, this model was engineered to maximize internal volume and cockpit ergonomics without sacrificing the predictable, stable handling characteristics required for bluewater family cruising. During its production run, which spanned approximately 2004 to 2008, it became a staple of both private ownership and highend charter fleets due to its robust build and logical layout. The design reflects a transitional period for Bavaria Yachts, moving toward more modern, angular deck styling while maintaining the heavyduty joinery and substantial displacement that defined the brand's reputation for value.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 115,185
Ask, not sold · 97 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
43
97 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
16
Italy (24.5%) · Greece (21.3%) · Spain (20.2%)

Recent Listings

50 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria 42 Cruiser listings span 16 countries. Italy leads with 23 listings (24.5%), followed by Greece and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

94 listings · 16 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 130,35823824.5%
Greece$ 107,345201021.3%
Spain$ 115,18519720.2%
France$ 110,531929.6%
Croatia$ 98,896626.4%
Germany$ 137,175333.2%
Guadeloupe$ 83,771323.2%
Denmark$ 129,996222.1%
United States$ 128,995222.1%
Canada$ 41,570101.1%
Finland$ 126,820101.1%
United Kingdom$ 75,403111.1%

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
Bavaria Yachts 46 Cruiser46.58'$ 174,523356199
Bluewater Cruiser 3840.35'$ 83,71317280
Bavaria Yachts 40 Cruiser$ 122,1669957
Bavaria Yachts 42 CruiserYou are here$ 115,1859743
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3939.16'$ 98,8969455
Bavaria Yachts 4243.96'$ 101,8055929
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3332.78'$ 92,9685229
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,8083222
Bavaria Yachts 44 Cruiser45.7'$ 111,407198
Bavaria Yachts 42 Ocean43.96'$ 105,0001710
Bavaria Yachts 43 Cruiser42.98'$ 129,0051310

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria 42 Cruiser cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria 42 Cruiser over the past 12 months is $115,185. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria 42 Cruiser sailboats are for sale?+
43 Bavaria 42 Cruiser listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 97 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria 42 Cruiser prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria 42 Cruiser has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria 42 Cruiser sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria 42 Cruiser listings over the past 12 months are Italy (24.5%), Greece (21.3%), Spain (20.2%).
05Do Bavaria 42 Cruiser listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Bavaria 42 Cruiser listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 19.1% 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 Bavaria 42 Cruiser?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 46 Cruiser, Bluewater Cruiser 38, Bavaria Yachts 40 Cruiser. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.