Cascade 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Robert A. Smith·1964·Cascade Yachts/Yacht Constructors, Inc.
Cascade 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Cutter
LOA
42' · 12.8 m
Displ.
18,000 lbs · 8,165 kg
First year
1964

The Cascade 42 stands as a definitive icon of Pacific Northwest naval architecture, representing the zenith of the "bulletproof" construction philosophy established by Yacht Constructors, Inc. (later Cascade Yachts). Designed by Robert A. Smith, who brought technical rigor from his tenure at Sparkman & Stephens, the 42 was engineered specifically for the demanding conditions of the North Pacific. While many fiberglass boats of its era were transitioning toward lighter, faster laminates, the Cascade 42 maintained a commitment to a highdensity, handlaid glass schedule that prioritized structural integrity above all else. This focus on durability, combined with a narrow, seakindly hull form, solidified its reputation as a premiere choice for bluewater cruisers intending to transit high latitudes or complete circumnavigations.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 119,500
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Cascade 42 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 5 listings

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

Country breakdown

5 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 119,50051100.0%

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
Vancouver Vancouver 4241.75'$ 122,9954724
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,8083222
Pilothouse 4242.65'$ 267,601218
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999176
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Westsail 4242.92'$ 59,000106
Rustler 4242'$ 470,290106
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 199,82984
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4241.01'$ 91,91572
Cascade 42You are here$ 119,50062
Fast Passage 3939.5'$ 42,50040

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Cascade 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Cascade 42 over the past 12 months is $119,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Cascade 42 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Cascade 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Cascade 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Cascade 42 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Cascade 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Cascade 42 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Cascade 42?+
Comparable models include Vancouver Vancouver 42, Bavaria Cruiser 42, Pilothouse 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.