Carter 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Dick Carter·1977·Maryola Shipyards
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
42' · 12.8 m
Displ.
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
$ 142,818
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+79.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
France (50.0%) · Netherlands (50.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Carter 42 listings span 2 countries. France leads with 1 listings (50.0%), followed by Netherlands.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 255,9671150.0%
Netherlands$ 29,6691050.0%

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
Beneteau First 4242.92'$ 49,500189
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950189
Sabre 4241.75'$ 99,900166
Carter 3029.75'$ 19,524154
Carter 3332.58'$ 32,900113
Baltic 42 DP41.92'$ 99,90085
Baltic 4242.43'$ 69,50072
C&C 40-239.58'$ 39,50075
Tartan 4140.63'$ 74,50061
Carter 42You are here$ 142,81821

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 $142,818. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Carter 42 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Carter 42 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Carter 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Carter 42 has increased by 79.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where 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%).
05What should I look at instead of a Carter 42?+
Comparable models include Whitby 42, Beneteau First 42, Palmer Johnson J/42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.