Beneteau First 42 Buyer's Guide
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Beneteau First 42. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Price and listing activity
20 months · 35 listings
Median ask Listings
Monthly breakdown · 15 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | 1 | $49,900 | — |
| May 25 | 4 | $49,500 | -0.8% |
| Aug 25 | 1 | $39,500 | -20.2% |
| Sep 25 | 2 | $51,615 | +30.7% |
| Oct 25 | 2 | $38,500 | -25.4% |
| Jan 26 | 3 | $59,900 | +55.6% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $49,900 | -16.7% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $49,936 | +0.1% |
| Apr 26 | 4 | $38,859 | -22.2% |
| May 26 | 4 | $44,339 | +14.1% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $120,000 | +170.6% |
| Jul 26 | 2 | $44,910 | -62.6% |
| Aug 26 | 3 | $49,500 | +10.2% |
| Sep 26 | 3 | $49,500 | 0.0% |
| Oct 26 | 2 | $38,500 | -22.2% |
Where they're listed
Beneteau First 42 listings appear across 6 countries. United States has the most listings with 17 (68.0%), followed by Canada and Italy.
Median ask by country
USD
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months
Country view
25 listings · 6 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $49,500 | 17 | 6 | 68.0% |
| Canada | $28,218 | 3 | 1 | 12.0% |
| Italy | $47,573 | 2 | 0 | 8.0% |
| Spain | $76,243 | 1 | 0 | 4.0% |
| United Kingdom | $45,045 | 1 | 1 | 4.0% |
| Portugal | $39,178 | 1 | 0 | 4.0% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
7 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First 38 | 40.2' | $ 33,581 | 33 | 6 |
| First First 42You are here | — | $ 49,500 | 27 | 9 |
| Palmer Johnson J/42 | 42' | $ 144,900 | 19 | 4 |
| Sabre 42 | 41.75' | $ 89,000 | 19 | 8 |
| Bavaria Match 42 | 41.18' | $ 80,595 | 12 | 1 |
| Morgan 42-2 | 42' | $ 23,000 | 8 | 3 |
| Baltic 42 | 42.43' | $ 72,742 | 4 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
01How much does a used Beneteau First 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Beneteau First 42 over the past 12 months is $49,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Beneteau First 42 sailboats are for sale?+
9 Beneteau First 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 27 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Beneteau First 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Beneteau First 42 is down 1.0% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Beneteau First 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Beneteau First 42 listings over the past 12 months are United States (68.0%), Canada (12.0%), Italy (8.0%).
05Do Beneteau First 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Beneteau First 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 22.9% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Beneteau First 42?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 38, Palmer Johnson J/42, Sabre 42. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.