Catana 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Christophe Barreau·2008·Catana
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Catamaran · daggerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
41.27' · 12.58 m
Displ.
19,621 lbs · 8,900 kg
First year
2008

The Catana 42 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the French shipyard, serving as a highperformance bridge between the older, heavier generation of cruising catamarans and the modern, carboninfused era. Launched in 2010 as a successor to the Catana 41, the 42 was designed by Christophe Barreau to maximize the potential of vacuuminfusion technology. By utilizing a "Carbon Infusion" process—incorporating carbon fiber in highload areas and structural reinforcements—Catana managed to produce a vessel that was significantly stiffer and lighter than its predecessor. This model is characterized by its signature curved daggerboards, high bridge deck clearance, and outboard helm stations, all of which cater to the bluewater sailor who refuses to sacrifice passagemaking speed for domestic luxury.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 488,543
Ask, not sold · 17 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
17 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
10
Spain (31.3%) · France (12.5%) · Thailand (12.5%)

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Catana 42 listings span 10 countries. Spain leads with 5 listings (31.3%), followed by France and Thailand.

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

Country breakdown

16 listings · 10 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 488,5435131.3%
France$ 535,2352012.5%
Thailand$ 221,0002012.5%
Australia$ 479,725106.3%
Guadeloupe$ 440,777116.3%
Greece$ 523,322116.3%
Croatia$ 523,322116.3%
Martinique$ 371,297116.3%
Netherlands$ 464,115106.3%
Turkey$ 622,310116.3%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

9 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Robertson and Caine 42 / Moorings 4200 (2001-2004)41.4'$ 593,50012086
Catana Catamarans 47146.92'$ 412,9352715
Catana Catamarans 4747'$ 564,150196
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950189
Catana Catamarans 42You are here$ 488,543177
Catana Catamarans 5049.87'$ 1,238,043157
Robertson and Caine 42 / Moorings 420041.57'$ 650,227115
Catana Ocean Class51.67'$ 1,378,38887
Baltic 4242.43'$ 69,50072

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Catana 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Catana 42 over the past 12 months is $488,543. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Catana 42 sailboats are for sale?+
7 Catana 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 17 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Catana 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Catana 42 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Catana 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Catana 42 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (31.3%), France (12.5%), Thailand (12.5%).
05Do Catana 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Catana 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 10.3% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Catana 42?+
Comparable models include Robertson and Caine 42 / Moorings 4200 (2001-2004), Catana Catamarans 471, Catana Catamarans 47. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.