Bavaria 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Make
Bavaria
Model
42
Builder
Bavaria Yachts
Designer
J&J Design
Number Built
Production Year(s)
1998 - 2001

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 high-volume production powerhouse. The "Classic" Bavaria 42, launched in the late 1990s, was designed by J&J Design to offer a balanced, sea-kindly 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 center-cockpit Bavaria 42 Ocean, the performance-oriented Bavaria 42 Match, and the later Farr-designed 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.

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Market Overview

$94,216
Median Asking Price (past 12 months)
41
Listings Tracked (past 12 months)
13
New Listings (90 days)
+23.75%
3-Month Price Trend

Price & Volume Trends

Monthly breakdown
Monthly listing counts and median asking price for the Bavaria 42
MonthListingsMedian Asking Price (USD)
Jul 20253$79,000
Sep 202512$99,752
Oct 20252$107,760
Nov 20251$80,000
Dec 20252$97,455
Jan 20269$92,500
Feb 20261$87,150
Mar 20264$116,593
Apr 20267$103,049

Median Price by Country

Listings by Country

Comparable Models to Bavaria 42
ModelLOAMedian Price (USD)ListingsRecent
Bavaria 3637.89' $70,6628936
Bavaria 3435.6' $61,8304817
Bavaria 4040.9' $84,7954721
Bavaria 42 $94,2164113
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62' $105,9352111
Bavaria 4445.7' $135,436188
Bavaria 4748.06' $124,743136
Bavaria Yachts 43 Cruiser42.98' $135,124108
Bavaria Yachts 42 Ocean43.96' $114,23783
Bavaria 3939.86' $108,37143
Bavaria 3233.75' $55,35230
Bavaria 42 Listings by Country
CountryMedian Price (USD)Listings (past 12 months)Recent (90d)
Spain$116,59384
Italy$86,96382
Netherlands$103,04974
United States$82,50050
Grenada$79,00030
Portugal$115,41530
Australia$137,51310
Belgium$34,82110
France$76,43311
New Zealand$58,24710
French Polynesia$116,59310

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a used Bavaria 42 cost?
The median asking price for a used Bavaria 42 over the past 12 months is $94,216. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
How many Bavaria 42 sailboats are for sale?
We have tracked 41 Bavaria 42 listings over the past 12 months, with 13 listed within the last 90 days.
Are Bavaria 42 prices going up or down?
The median asking price for the Bavaria 42 has increased by 23.75% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Bavaria 42?
Belgium currently has the lowest median asking price at $34,821, while Australia is the most expensive at $137,513 — a 295% difference.
What are similar sailboats to the Bavaria 42?
Comparable models include the Bavaria 36, Bavaria 34, Bavaria 40. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.