Challenger Anacapa 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ted Carpentier·1974·Challenger Yachts Corp.
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
42.92' · 13.08 m
Displ.
25,925 lbs · 11,759 kg
First year
1974

The Anacapa 42 stands as the heavydisplacement flagship of the Challenger Yachts Corp. era, embodying Howard Stern’s vision of a "bulletproof" cruising vessel. Produced during the midtolate 1970s in Wilmington, California, the Anacapa series was designed to bridge the gap between traditional aesthetics and modern fiberglass construction. While the Challenger 32 and 40 focused on maximizing interior volume for coastal cruising, the Anacapa 42 was aimed squarely at the bluewater mariner. It features a distinctive clipper bow, a heavy full keel, and a standard ketch rig, all built with the robust scantlings that allowed Challenger to offer its famous tenyear hull guarantee.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
Ask, not sold
Recent listings · 90 d
Listed for sale
3-month price trend
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Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Vancouver Vancouver 4241.75'$ 122,9954724
Endeavour Yachts 4242.25'$ 53,1863922
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,8083222
Pilothouse 4242.65'$ 267,601218
Whitby 4242'$ 65,572206
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999176
Bavaria Yachts 42 Ocean43.96'$ 105,0001710
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Westsail 4242.92'$ 59,000106
Cabo Rico 40/4246.5'$ 245,000102

Frequently asked questions

01What should I look at instead of a Challenger Anacapa 42?+
Comparable models include Vancouver Vancouver 42, Endeavour Yachts 42, Bavaria Cruiser 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.