Price & volume trends
Median asking price and monthly listing volume for the Beneteau First 42. The line reads as the median ask for each month; bars are raw monthly listing counts.
Monthly median ask · listings
15 months · 23 listings
Median ask (USD) Listings
Monthly breakdown · 10 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. prior mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | 1 | $ 49,900 | — |
| May 25 | 4 | $ 49,500 | -0.8% |
| Aug 25 | 1 | $ 39,500 | -20.2% |
| Sep 25 | 2 | $ 52,667 | +33.3% |
| Oct 25 | 2 | $ 44,900 | -14.7% |
| Jan 26 | 3 | $ 59,900 | +33.4% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $ 49,900 | -16.7% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $ 50,922 | +2.0% |
| Apr 26 | 4 | $ 39,200 | -23.0% |
| May 26 | 3 | $ 49,500 | +26.3% |
Where they're listed
Beneteau First 42 listings span 6 countries. United States leads with 11 listings (64.7%), followed by Canada and Spain.
Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months
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| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beneteau First 40.7 | 39.25' | $ 91,893 | 74 | 29 |
| Beneteau First 44.7 | 44.83' | $ 144,900 | 46 | 20 |
| Beneteau First 44 | 46.42' | $ 505,614 | 38 | 22 |
| Beneteau First 42 S7 | 42.5' | $ 85,000 | 36 | 14 |
| Beneteau First 38 | 40.2' | $ 34,780 | 31 | 14 |
| Beneteau First 42You are here | — | $ 49,500 | 18 | 9 |
| Palmer Johnson J/42 | 42' | $ 151,950 | 18 | 9 |
| Sabre 42 | 41.75' | $ 99,900 | 16 | 6 |
| Beneteau First 45 (Farr) | 46.59' | $ 188,441 | 15 | 5 |
| Baltic 42 | 42.43' | $ 69,500 | 7 | 2 |
| Beneteau First 44 Performance | 48.06' | $ 580,202 | 1 | 0 |
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 18 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 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to 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 (64.7%), Canada (11.8%), Spain (5.9%).
05Do Beneteau First 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of Beneteau First 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 10.0% 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?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 40.7, Beneteau First 44.7, Beneteau First 44. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.