Beneteau R/C 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

German Frers·1983·Beneteau
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
43.67' · 13.31 m
Displ.
18,600 lbs · 8,437 kg
First year
1983

The Beneteau R/C 42—frequently referred to in historical literature as the First 42—is a seminal vessel that cemented the French builder’s reputation for producing highcaliber cruiserracers. Launched in the early 1980s, the R/C (Regatta/Cruising) 42 was the result of a highprofile collaboration with the legendary naval architect German Frers. During an era when many production boats were moving toward lighter, flatter hulls, the R/C 42 retained the powerful, seakindly lines characteristic of Frers’ IOR (International Offshore Rule) pedigree. It was designed to be a competitive club racer that did not sacrifice the structural integrity or amenities required for serious bluewater passagemaking. Today, it remains a "cult classic" among Beneteau enthusiasts for its balance of aesthetic grace and robust sailing characteristics.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
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Recent listings · 90 d
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Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau 42 CC43.42'$ 110,5313821
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.241.99'$ 80,310299
Beneteau First 4242.92'$ 49,500189
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950189
Sabre 4241.75'$ 99,900166
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 199,82984
Baltic 42 DP41.92'$ 99,90085
X-Yachts XC-4242.03'$ 462,22685
Baltic 4242.43'$ 69,50072
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4241.01'$ 91,91572

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Beneteau R/C 42?+
Comparable models include Beneteau 42 CC, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.2, Beneteau First 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.