Bavaria 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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

Hover a measurement to read its value

Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
43.96' · 13.4 m
Displ.
18,519 lbs · 8,400 kg
First year
1998

The Bavaria 42 serves as a pivotal model in the German builder’s history, existing across several distinct design generations that track the shipyard’s evolution from a traditional cruiser manufacturer to a highvolume production powerhouse. The "Classic" Bavaria 42, launched in the late 1990s, was designed by J&J Design to offer a balanced, seakindly hull that prioritized volume and ease of handling. This was later succeeded by the Bavaria 42 Cruiser (2004–2008), which introduced more modern styling and improved manufacturing efficiency. Over its lifespan, the hull has been adapted into several notable siblings, including the centercockpit Bavaria 42 Ocean, the performanceoriented Bavaria 42 Match, and the later Farrdesigned Bavaria 42 Vision. Each iteration retains the brand’s hallmark of offering significant internal volume and a robust, if utilitarian, finish that has made it a staple of both private ownership and Mediterranean charter fleets.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 101,805
Ask, not sold · 59 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
29
59 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+11.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
14
Netherlands (21.4%) · Italy (17.9%) · Spain (16.1%)

Recent Listings

30 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria 42 listings span 14 countries. Netherlands leads with 12 listings (21.4%), followed by Italy and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

56 listings · 14 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Netherlands$ 113,44012921.4%
Italy$ 86,09810317.9%
Spain$ 115,1859516.1%
United States$ 82,5007212.5%
United Kingdom$ 80,783335.4%
Grenada$ 79,000305.4%
Portugal$ 114,022305.4%
Australia$ 151,223213.6%
Greece$ 81,240223.6%
Belgium$ 34,821101.8%
Denmark$ 116,607111.8%
France$ 75,510111.8%

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 3637.89'$ 69,69311252
Bavaria Yachts 42 Cruiser$ 115,1859743
Bavaria 4040.9'$ 87,5157143
Bavaria Yachts 3435.6'$ 57,5926333
Bavaria Yachts 42You are here$ 101,8055929
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,8083222
Bavaria Yachts 4445.7'$ 132,0002110
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria 37 (2002-2004)$ 85,9192013
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 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria 42 over the past 12 months is $101,805. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria 42 sailboats are for sale?+
29 Bavaria 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 59 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria 42 has increased by 11.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria 42 listings over the past 12 months are Netherlands (21.4%), Italy (17.9%), Spain (16.1%).
05What should I look at instead of a Bavaria 42?+
Comparable models include Bavaria 36, Bavaria Yachts 42 Cruiser, Bavaria 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.