Bowman 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

C. W. (Chuck) Paine·1998·Bowman Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
43.08' · 13.13 m
Displ.
21,429 lbs · 9,720 kg
First year
1998

The Bowman 42 represents the pinnacle of traditional British bluewater yacht design, emerging from the collaboration between the esteemed American naval architect Chuck Paine and the renowned UK builder Rival Bowman (later CRB Marine). Developed as an evolution of the iconic Bowman 40—a yacht often cited by editorialists as one of the finest cruisers ever built—the 42 features an extended hull, primarily through the addition of a graceful, integrated "sugar scoop" bathing platform. This modification not only modernized the aesthetic but also increased the effective waterline length and provided easier access to the water. Built to survive the rigors of highlatitude sailing, the Bowman 42 is characterized by its heavy displacement, moderate beam, and a deepV hull shape that prioritizes motion comfort over raw downwind speed.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 228,743
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United Kingdom (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bowman 42 listings span 1 country. United Kingdom leads with 1 listings.

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 228,74311100.0%

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
Vancouver Vancouver 4241.75'$ 122,9954724
Pearson 424 Cutter42.33'$ 33,500237
Bowman 3636'$ 39,0321813
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999176
Rival 4039.92'$ 159,830167
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Rustler 4242'$ 470,194106
Westsail 4242.92'$ 59,000106
Rival 4848.16'$ 261,65286
Bowman 57/5857'$ 299,00054
Bowman 42You are here$ 228,74311

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bowman 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bowman 42 over the past 12 months is $228,743. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bowman 42 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Bowman 42 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bowman 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bowman 42 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bowman 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bowman 42 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Bowman 42?+
Comparable models include Vancouver Vancouver 42, Pearson 424 Cutter, Bowman 36. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.