Beneteau First 42 S7 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Bruce Farr·1994·Beneteau
Beneteau First 42 S7 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
42.5' · 12.95 m
Displ.
18,220 lbs · 8,264 kg
First year
1994

The Beneteau First 42s7 represents a definitive moment in the 1990s performancecruising market, marking a highprofile collaboration between the worldrenowned naval architect Bruce Farr and the avantgarde industrial designer Philippe Starck. Launched in 1994, the 42s7 was part of Beneteau’s "s7" series, which aimed to synthesize Farr’s racingderived hull shapes with an interior aesthetic that challenged the traditional nautical norms of the time. According to the official Beneteau Group archives, the model was designed to offer both speed and a refined living environment, replacing the older Germán Frersdesigned First 42. While it shares a name with its predecessor, the 42s7 features a significantly flatter hull section, a wider transom, and a more modern masthead sloop rig.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 85,000
Ask, not sold · 36 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
14
36 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+2.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
10
United States (55.9%) · Croatia (11.8%) · Canada (5.9%)

Recent Listings

22 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Beneteau First 42 S7 listings span 10 countries. United States leads with 19 listings (55.9%), followed by Croatia and Canada.

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

Country breakdown

34 listings · 10 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 82,49919855.9%
Croatia$ 87,2674311.8%
Canada$ 109,198205.9%
Finland$ 68,566205.9%
Netherlands$ 113,447205.9%
Australia$ 106,752102.9%
Spain$ 63,996112.9%
France$ 98,984102.9%
Martinique$ 69,697102.9%
US Virgin Islands$ 29,999102.9%

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 First 36.735.76'$ 74,9508133
Beneteau First 40.739.25'$ 91,9217429
Beneteau First 42 S7You are here$ 85,0003614
Beneteau First 45 F546.59'$ 93,0843426
Beneteau First 33.732.74'$ 44,4163323
Beneteau First 38 S538.25'$ 47,9632413
Beneteau First 32 S532.5'$ 33,6492413
Beneteau First 4242.92'$ 49,500189
Beneteau First 45 (Farr)46.59'$ 188,364155
Beneteau First 41 S541.33'$ 60,498146
Beneteau First 36 S735.75'$ 59,341139

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Beneteau First 42 S7 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 42 S7 over the past 12 months is $85,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 42 S7 sailboats are for sale?+
14 Beneteau First 42 S7 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 36 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 42 S7 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 42 S7 has increased by 2.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First 42 S7 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 42 S7 listings over the past 12 months are United States (55.9%), Croatia (11.8%), Canada (5.9%).
05Do Beneteau First 42 S7 listings get price reductions?+
About 29% of Beneteau First 42 S7 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 10.7% 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 Beneteau First 42 S7?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 36.7, Beneteau First 40.7, Beneteau First 45 F5. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.