The Carter 42 represents a pivotal era in yacht design, emerging from the studio of Dick Carter during the height of the International Offshore Rule (IOR) influence in the early 1970s. Primarily built by Olympic Yachts in Greece, this model was conceived as a high-performance cruiser-racer that could bridge the gap between the radical one-off racing machines like Aggressive and the demands of a private owner seeking offshore capabilities. While many production boats of the era prioritized volume over velocity, the Carter 42 was unapologetically performance-oriented, featuring the signature wide beam, tumblehome, and pinched ends characteristic of Carter’s IOR pedigree.
Carter 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Carter
- Model
- 42
- Builder
- Maryola Shipyards
- Designer
- Dick Carter
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1977 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $30,031 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $259,095 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby 42 | 42' | $62,772 | 16 | 5 |
| Beneteau First 42 | 42.92' | $49,700 | 14 | 3 |
| Palmer Johnson J/42 | 42' | $136,950 | 14 | 3 |
| Carter 30 | 29.75' | $17,575 | 13 | 5 |
| Sabre 42 | 41.75' | $109,450 | 12 | 4 |
| Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 | 42.75' | $259,000 | 11 | 1 |
| Carter 33 | 32.58' | $32,976 | 9 | 5 |
| Baltic 42 | 42.43' | $84,500 | 6 | 3 |
| Tartan 41 | 40.63' | $74,500 | 6 | 1 |
| C&C 40-2 | 39.58' | $36,198 | 4 | 0 |
| Carter 42 | $144,563 | 2 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | $259,095 | 1 | 1 |
| Netherlands | $30,031 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Carter 42 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Carter 42 over the past 12 months is $144,563. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Carter 42 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Carter 42 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Carter 42 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Carter 42 has increased by 79.23% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Carter 42?
- Netherlands currently has the lowest median asking price at $30,031, while France is the most expensive at $259,095 — a 763% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Carter 42?
- Comparable models include the Whitby 42, Beneteau First 42, Palmer Johnson J/42. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.