Bavaria C42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Cossutti Yacht Design·2020·Bavaria Yachts (GER)
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
40.62' · 12.38 m
Displ.
21,336 lbs · 9,678 kg
First year
2020

The Bavaria C42 represents a significant pivot in the design philosophy of Bavaria Yachts, marking a departure from the traditional hull shapes of the previous Cruiser line toward a more aggressive, performanceoriented aesthetic. Launched in 2020 and designed by Maurizio Cossutti of Cossutti Yacht Design, the C42 was engineered to maximize internal volume without sacrificing the sailing characteristics typically found in Italiandesigned hulls. The model was a critical success, securing the prestigious title of European Yacht of the Year 2021 in the Family Cruiser category. Its defining features are the "Bavaria Vshape" bow and distinctive hard chines that run from the midships to the transom, a combination intended to provide both stability and a spacious forward cabin.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 355,272
Ask, not sold · 146 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
104
146 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+9.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
12
Spain (28.5%) · United Kingdom (25.7%) · Croatia (12.5%)

Recent Listings

101 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria C42 listings span 12 countries. Spain leads with 41 listings (28.5%), followed by United Kingdom and Croatia.

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

Country breakdown

144 listings · 12 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 390,349413628.5%
United Kingdom$ 424,077373325.7%
Croatia$ 231,533181312.5%
Italy$ 272,2861389.0%
United States$ 395,0001147.6%
Greece$ 264,111724.9%
Netherlands$ 371,152513.5%
Turkey$ 311,928513.5%
Germany$ 323,449312.1%
France$ 488,664221.4%
Canada$ 362,662110.7%
Denmark$ 403,220100.7%

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 C42You are here$ 355,272146104
Bavaria Yachts C3837.34'$ 288,4898659
Bavaria Yachts C4547.34'$ 319,9588134
Bavaria Yachts 4243.96'$ 101,8055929
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4140.52'$ 145,4365833
Bavaria Yachts Vision 4241.99'$ 284,7144419
Bavaria 4142.08'$ 104,5974423
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,8083222
Dehler 4242.13'$ 323,144197
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950189
Bavaria Yachts C4647.57'$ 620,318126

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria C42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria C42 over the past 12 months is $355,272. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria C42 sailboats are for sale?+
104 Bavaria C42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 146 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria C42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria C42 has increased by 9.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria C42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria C42 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (28.5%), United Kingdom (25.7%), Croatia (12.5%).
05Do Bavaria C42 listings get price reductions?+
About 36% of Bavaria C42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 4.2% 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 Bavaria C42?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts C38, Bavaria Yachts C45, Bavaria Yachts 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.