The Bavaria Match 42 represents a distinct departure from the high-volume, comfort-first philosophy that defined the German shipyard’s Cruiser line during the early 2000s. Launched in 2004 as the flagship of the performance-oriented Match series, which included the Match 35 and 38, the 42 was Bavaria’s ambitious attempt to penetrate the competitive racer-cruiser market dominated by the likes of X-Yachts and Beneteau’s First series. Designed by the legendary naval architect Doug Peterson, the Match 42 was engineered specifically for the IMS (International Measuring System) handicap rule, featuring a deeper keel, a more slender hull form, and a significantly taller rig than its cruising cousins.
Bavaria Match 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Bavaria
- Model
- Match 42
- Builder
- Bavaria Yachts
- Designer
- Doug Peterson/J&J Design
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2004 - 2006
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 2 | $121,636 |
| Nov 2025 | 1 | $87,177 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $57,726 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 | $116,283 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | $75,986 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
Price Reduction Insights
33.3% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 10.0% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria Yachts C42 | 40.62' | $332,217 | 82 | 38 |
| Bavaria 42 | 43.96' | $94,246 | 41 | 13 |
| Bavaria 41 | 42.08' | $105,909 | 35 | 16 |
| Bavaria Cruiser 42 | 42.62' | $105,968 | 21 | 11 |
| Dehler 42 | 42.13' | $338,146 | 16 | 4 |
| Beneteau First 42 | 42.92' | $49,700 | 14 | 3 |
| Palmer Johnson J/42 | 42' | $136,950 | 14 | 3 |
| Sabre 42 | 41.75' | $109,450 | 12 | 4 |
| Bavaria Match 42 | $97,191 | 8 | 4 | |
| Bavaria Match 35 | 34.5' | $73,306 | 8 | 5 |
| Baltic 42 | 42.43' | $84,500 | 6 | 3 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $94,246 | 3 | 2 |
| Martinique | $57,726 | 2 | 1 |
| Australia | $132,430 | 1 | 1 |
| Spain | $108,972 | 1 | 0 |
| Italy | $134,300 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Bavaria Match 42 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Bavaria Match 42 over the past 12 months is $97,191. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Bavaria Match 42 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 8 Bavaria Match 42 listings over the past 12 months, with 4 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Bavaria Match 42 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Bavaria Match 42 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Bavaria Match 42?
- Martinique currently has the lowest median asking price at $57,726, while Italy is the most expensive at $134,300 — a 133% difference.
- Do Bavaria Match 42 listings get price reductions?
- About 33% of Bavaria Match 42 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 10.0% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Bavaria Match 42?
- Comparable models include the Bavaria Yachts C42, Bavaria 42, Bavaria 41. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.