The Comfortina 42 represents the pinnacle of the Swedish yard’s "performance cruiser" philosophy, emerging in the late 1990s as the flagship of the Thomas Bern-designed era. Positioned as a sophisticated alternative to mass-production cruisers, the 42 was built to satisfy the demanding Baltic and North Sea conditions, emphasizing structural rigidity and a refined aesthetic. While the yard’s earlier models like the Comfort 30 and 32 established the brand's reliability, the 42 elevated the marque into the realm of high-end European yachting, competing directly with contemporaries from Nautor’s Swan and Hallberg-Rassy. The vessel's transition from the original Swedish production line in Arvika to Comfort Yachts GmbH in Germany ensured the model's longevity, with subsequent refinements categorized as the Comfortina 42.2, which maintained the original hull's celebrated lines while updating the deck layout and interior systems.
Comfortina 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Comfortina
- Model
- 42
- Builder
- Comfortbåtar AB
- Designer
- Thomas Bern
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1998 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 1 | $147,259 |
| Sep 2025 | 4 | $220,300 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 | $198,506 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilothouse 42 | 42.65' | $270,957 | 19 | 10 |
| Dehler 42 | 42.13' | $338,146 | 16 | 4 |
| Comfortina 35 | 35.83' | $140,191 | 15 | 7 |
| Palmer Johnson J/42 | 42' | $136,950 | 14 | 3 |
| Sabre 42 | 41.75' | $109,450 | 12 | 4 |
| Moody 42 (Dixon) | $135,000 | 10 | 2 | |
| Moody 42 | 41.79' | $66,102 | 8 | 3 |
| Comfortina 42 | $206,163 | 7 | 3 | |
| Comfortina 38 | 38.22' | $82,347 | 7 | 3 |
| Baltic 42 | 42.43' | $84,500 | 6 | 3 |
| X-Yachts XC-42 | 42.03' | $463,197 | 5 | 2 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $210,581 | 4 | 1 |
| Germany | $212,053 | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Comfortina 42 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Comfortina 42 over the past 12 months is $206,163. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Comfortina 42 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 7 Comfortina 42 listings over the past 12 months, with 3 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Comfortina 42 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Comfortina 42 has decreased by 3.71% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Comfortina 42?
- Netherlands currently has the lowest median asking price at $210,581, while Germany is the most expensive at $212,053 — a 1% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Comfortina 42?
- Comparable models include the Pilothouse 42, Dehler 42, Comfortina 35. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.