Bavaria 42 Ocean Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

J&J Design·1998 – 2001·Bavaria Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
43.96' · 13.4 m
Displ.
20,724 lbs · 9,400 kg
First year
1998

The Bavaria 42 Ocean represents a pivotal era for the Giebelstadt shipyard, marking a period when the manufacturer aimed to challenge the dominance of premium Scandinavian brands in the centercockpit cruising market. Launched in the late 1990s and produced until roughly 2002, the 42 Ocean was a departure from the highvolume aftcockpit "Cruiser" series that defined much of Bavaria’s output. Designed by J&J Design, the vessel was engineered specifically for longdistance coastal hopping and bluewater passage making. Unlike the lighter, shallower designs often associated with massproduction yachts, the Ocean series utilized a more substantial layup and a layout focused on the comfort of a cruising couple. It remains a soughtafter model on the secondary market for sailors who prioritize the safety of a deep center cockpit and the luxury of a fullbeam master suite.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 105,000
Ask, not sold · 17 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
17 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+10.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Turkey (31.3%) · United States (31.3%) · Greece (25.0%)

Recent Listings

15 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria 42 Ocean listings span 5 countries. Turkey leads with 5 listings (31.3%), followed by United States and Greece.

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

Country breakdown

16 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Turkey$ 126,8285431.3%
United States$ 105,0005131.3%
Greece$ 104,1384325.0%
Germany$ 126,828116.3%
Slovenia$ 154,520106.3%

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
Bavaria Yachts 42 Cruiser$ 115,1929743
Bavaria Bavaria 44 (1992-1996)$ 102,3938743
Bavaria 4040.9'$ 87,4797143
Bavaria Yachts 4243.96'$ 101,8115929
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,7893222
Bavaria Yachts Ocean 3838.5'$ 99,5932713
Bavaria Ocean 47 CC48.16'$ 150,6782517
Beneteau Ocean 4040.92'$ 91,9212313
Bavaria Yachts 4445.7'$ 132,000219
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria 37 (2002-2004)$ 85,9192013
Bavaria Yachts 42 OceanYou are here$ 105,0001710

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria 42 Ocean cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria 42 Ocean over the past 12 months is $105,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria 42 Ocean sailboats are for sale?+
10 Bavaria 42 Ocean listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 17 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria 42 Ocean prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria 42 Ocean has increased by 10.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria 42 Ocean sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria 42 Ocean listings over the past 12 months are Turkey (31.3%), United States (31.3%), Greece (25.0%).
05Do Bavaria 42 Ocean listings get price reductions?+
About 80% of Bavaria 42 Ocean listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 12.8% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Bavaria 42 Ocean?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 42 Cruiser, Bavaria Bavaria 44 (1992-1996), Bavaria 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.