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
$ 62,896
Asking price · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+36.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Australia (57.1%) · United Kingdom (28.6%) · Greece (14.3%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · showing 10 newest

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
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

7 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 36,7374057.1%
United Kingdom$ 85,8222128.6%
Greece$ 61,7921014.3%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

5 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Whitby Yachts 4242'$ 60,265224
Moody 4241.79'$ 64,181142
Westsail 4242.92'$ 44,000113
Rustler 4242'$ 471,102101
Roberts Roberts 42You are here$ 62,89681

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 $62,896. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 is up 36.5% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where 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%).
05Do Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 1.6% 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.
06What should I look at instead of a Bruce Roberts Roberts 42?+
Comparable models include Whitby Yachts 42, Moody 42, Westsail 42. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.