Carter 42 Sailboats for Sale

Dick Carter·1977·Maryola Shipyards
Approximate drawing

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Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
42' · 12.8 m
Disp.
18,078 lbs · 8,200 kg
First year
1977

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 highperformance cruiserracer that could bridge the gap between the radical oneoff 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 performanceoriented, featuring the signature wide beam, tumblehome, and pinched ends characteristic of Carter’s IOR pedigree.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 140,009
Asking price · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Not enough data yet
Countries with listings
2
France (50.0%) · Netherlands (50.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Carter 42 listings appear across 2 countries. France has the most listings with 1 (50.0%), followed by Netherlands.

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

Country view

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 250,5021050.0%
Netherlands$ 29,0361050.0%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

6 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
First First 4242.92'$ 49,500208
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950184
Tartan 4242'$ 89,000139
Morgan 42-242'$ 21,50063
Baltic 4242.43'$ 69,50051
Carter 42You are here$ 140,00920

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Carter 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Carter 42 over the past 12 months is $140,009. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Carter 42 sailboats are for sale?+
2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Carter 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Carter 42 listings over the past 12 months are France (50.0%), Netherlands (50.0%).
04Do Carter 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Carter 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 1.9% 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 Carter 42?+
Comparable models include First First 42, Palmer Johnson J/42, Tartan 42. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.