Bavaria Vision 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bruce Farr·2014·Bavaria Yachts
Bavaria Vision 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
41.99' · 12.8 m
Displ.
21,605 lbs · 9,800 kg
First year
2014

The Bavaria Vision 42 represents a sophisticated departure from the shipyard’s highvolume charter roots, positioning itself as a premium ownercentric cruiser. Launched in the early 2010s as the second model in the redesigned Vision series, it followed the success of its larger sibling, the Vision 46. This model was the result of an ambitious collaboration between Farr Yacht Design, responsible for naval architecture and sail plan, and DesignworksUSA, a BMW Group subsidiary that handled the styling and ergonomic layout. Unlike the "Cruiser" line which often prioritizes cabin count for the charter market, the Vision 42 was engineered specifically for private owners who prioritize comfort, ease of handling, and aesthetic refinement.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 284,655
Ask, not sold · 44 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
19
44 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+1.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
10
Spain (23.8%) · Netherlands (16.7%) · United Kingdom (14.3%)

Recent Listings

27 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria Vision 42 listings span 10 countries. Spain leads with 10 listings (23.8%), followed by Netherlands and United Kingdom.

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

Country breakdown

42 listings · 10 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 289,72510523.8%
Netherlands$ 292,8737416.7%
United Kingdom$ 215,2836414.3%
Croatia$ 247,8375011.9%
Canada$ 385,000307.1%
Greece$ 319,919327.1%
United States$ 244,000307.1%
Italy$ 264,127204.8%
Turkey$ 255,400214.8%
France$ 226,182112.4%

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 C4240.62'$ 355,282146104
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4140.52'$ 145,4445833
Bavaria Yachts Vision 42You are here$ 284,6554419
Bavaria Vision 4645.9'$ 259,9004224
Bavaria Yachts 44 Vision44.95'$ 168,7153221
Dehler 4242.13'$ 323,012197
Bavaria 40 Vision41.67'$ 133,961187
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950189
Bavaria 50 Vision51.51'$ 164,062126
Harmony 4242.19'$ 93,08483
Vision 44443.04'$ 1,150,00076

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria Vision 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria Vision 42 over the past 12 months is $284,655. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria Vision 42 sailboats are for sale?+
19 Bavaria Vision 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 44 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria Vision 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria Vision 42 has increased by 1.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria Vision 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria Vision 42 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (23.8%), Netherlands (16.7%), United Kingdom (14.3%).
05Do Bavaria Vision 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Bavaria Vision 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 8.8% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Bavaria Vision 42?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts C42, Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 41, Bavaria Vision 46. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.