Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 Sailboats for Sale

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The Bruce Roberts 42 is a cornerstone of the amateur boatbuilding movement that flourished in the late 20th century. Designed by Bruce RobertsGoodson, this model was created to provide a rugged, oceancapable platform for sailors who prioritized seakindliness and safety over racing performance. Unlike massproduced production boats, the Roberts 42 was primarily sold as a set of plans or as a precut kit, meaning that while the hull lines are consistent, the execution and finishing of each vessel vary significantly. It is a true heavydisplacement cruiser, often built in steel, though fiberglass and woodepoxy examples exist. The design philosophy behind the 42 was to create a "goanywhere" vessel that could be maintained by a knowledgeable owner in remote corners of the globe.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$60,519
Asking price · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
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7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
3
Australia (57.1%) · United Kingdom (28.6%) · Greece (14.3%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 listings appear across 3 countries. Australia has the most listings with 4 (57.1%), followed by United Kingdom and Greece.

Median ask by country
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Share of listings
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Country view

7 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$36,2834057.1%
United Kingdom$84,0552028.6%
Greece$60,5191014.3%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

6 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Whitby Yachts 4242'$ 52,000174
Moody 4241.79'$ 64,910143
Rustler 4242'$ 462,977114
Camper & Nicholsons 4241.83'$ 20,000116
Roberts Roberts 42You are here—$ 60,51970
Oyster Yachts 4241.83'$ 189,63860

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 over the past 12 months is $60,519. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 sailboats are for sale?+
7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 listings over the past 12 months are Australia (57.1%), United Kingdom (28.6%), Greece (14.3%).
04Do Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 3.6% 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.
05What should I look at instead of a Bruce Roberts Roberts 42?+
Comparable models include Whitby Yachts 42, Moody 42, Rustler 42. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.