Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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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
$ 63,414
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+37.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Australia (57.1%) · United Kingdom (28.6%) · Greece (14.3%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 listings span 3 countries. Australia leads with 4 listings (57.1%), followed by United Kingdom and Greece.

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

Country breakdown

7 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Australia$ 37,6264157.1%
United Kingdom$ 87,2612228.6%
Greece$ 62,8281014.3%

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
Whitby 4242'$ 65,572206
Bruce Roberts 4444'$ 70,043185
Roberts 3433.5'$ 19,524157
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Bruce Roberts 43$ 68,646126
Rustler 4242'$ 470,290106
Westsail 4242.92'$ 59,000106
Roberts Roberts Offshore 44$ 53,75291
Roberts 53$ 114,67192
Roberts Roberts 42You are here$ 63,41483
Roberts 2525'$ 9,49680

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 $63,414. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 sailboats are for sale?+
3 Bruce Roberts Roberts 42 listings have 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 has increased by 37.6% over the last 3 months compared to 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%).
05What should I look at instead of a Bruce Roberts Roberts 42?+
Comparable models include Whitby 42, Bruce Roberts 44, Roberts 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.