Bavaria Cruiser 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

J&J Design·2004 – 2008·Bavaria Yachts
Bavaria Cruiser 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
42.62' · 12.99 m
Displ.
20,282 lbs · 9,200 kg
First year
2004

The Bavaria Cruiser 42 represents a pivotal era for the Giebelstadtbased shipyard, emerging in the mid2000s as a successor to the popular Bavaria 41. Designed by J&J Design, this model solidified Bavaria's reputation for highvolume production efficiency without sacrificing the structural integrity required for serious offshore cruising. It was conceived during a period when Bavaria sought to bridge the gap between the utilitarian charter market and the increasingly demanding private owner market. The Cruiser 42 is characterized by its significant beam carried well aft and a highfreeboard hull that prioritizes internal volume and safety. Often praised for its straightforward systems and robust hardware, the model remains a staple in the secondary market for families seeking a predictable, spacious platform for Mediterranean or Caribbean passages.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 110,808
Ask, not sold · 32 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
22
32 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+2.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
9
Greece (24.1%) · Spain (17.2%) · Croatia (13.8%)

Recent Listings

22 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria Cruiser 42 listings span 9 countries. Greece leads with 7 listings (24.1%), followed by Spain and Croatia.

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

Country breakdown

29 listings · 9 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 93,0797524.1%
Spain$ 115,1855517.2%
Croatia$ 98,9244113.8%
Italy$ 136,7094413.8%
Australia$ 135,4553010.3%
New Zealand$ 139,6383210.3%
Germany$ 138,455113.4%
France$ 93,021113.4%
Guadeloupe$ 83,771113.4%

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
Bavaria Yachts 42 Cruiser$ 115,1859743
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3939.16'$ 98,8969455
Bavaria 4040.9'$ 87,5157143
Bavaria Yachts 4243.96'$ 101,8055929
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3332.78'$ 92,9685229
Bavaria Cruiser 42You are here$ 110,8083222
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 Cruiser 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria Cruiser 42 over the past 12 months is $110,808. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria Cruiser 42 sailboats are for sale?+
22 Bavaria Cruiser 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 32 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria Cruiser 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria Cruiser 42 has increased by 2.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria Cruiser 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria Cruiser 42 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (24.1%), Spain (17.2%), Croatia (13.8%).
05What should I look at instead of a Bavaria Cruiser 42?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 46 Cruiser, Bavaria Yachts 42 Cruiser, Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 39. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.