Beneteau 42 CC Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Groupe Finot·2003 – 2007·Beneteau
Beneteau 42 CC drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · wing
Rig
Cutter
LOA
43.42' · 13.23 m
Displ.
19,845 lbs · 9,002 kg
First year
2003

Launched in the mid1990s as a dedicated longrange cruiser for couples, the Beneteau Oceanis 42 CC (Center Cockpit) represents a significant pivot from the brand’s traditional aftcockpit Mediterranean layouts. Designed by the renowned Groupe Finot, this model was engineered to offer a safer, more protected environment for bluewater passages while maximizing the luxury of the "owner’s version" layout. The 42 CC was built on the same highly successful hull form as the Oceanis 411—one of the most produced cruising yachts in history—but features a completely different deck mold and internal structural grid to accommodate the elevated cockpit and the massive aft stateroom that defines the centercockpit category.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 110,531
Ask, not sold · 38 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
21
38 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
7
United States (62.9%) · Greece (11.4%) · France (8.6%)

Recent Listings

28 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau 42 CC listings span 7 countries. United States leads with 22 listings (62.9%), followed by Greece and France.

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

Country breakdown

35 listings · 7 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 109,000221162.9%
Greece$ 110,5314411.4%
France$ 138,455328.6%
Italy$ 150,090215.7%
Sint Maarten$ 139,000205.7%
Australia$ 164,123102.9%
Spain$ 131,474102.9%

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
Beneteau 42343.14'$ 134,5008738
Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC36.42'$ 65,0006527
Bavaria Yachts 4243.96'$ 101,8055929
Hunter 42 Passage CC42.5'$ 83,5005324
Beneteau 42 CCYou are here$ 110,5313821
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,8083222
Beneteau Oceanis 400 CC41'$ 105,0002712
Bavaria Ocean 47 CC48.16'$ 150,7392517
Beneteau Oceanis 44 CC44.58'$ 129,000206
Beneteau Oceanis 42 CC43.42'$ 133,8011811
C&C Landfall 4241.67'$ 49,99072

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau 42 CC cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau 42 CC over the past 12 months is $110,531. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau 42 CC sailboats are for sale?+
21 Beneteau 42 CC listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 38 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau 42 CC prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau 42 CC has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau 42 CC sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau 42 CC listings over the past 12 months are United States (62.9%), Greece (11.4%), France (8.6%).
05Do Beneteau 42 CC listings get price reductions?+
About 29% of Beneteau 42 CC listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.9% 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 Beneteau 42 CC?+
Comparable models include Beneteau 423, Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC, Bavaria Yachts 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.