Frers Grand Soleil 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

German Frers·1989·Cantiere Del Pardo
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
41.5' · 12.65 m
Displ.
19,841 lbs · 9,000 kg
First year
1989

The Grand Soleil 42, designed by the legendary naval architect Germán Frers and launched in the late 1980s, represents a pinnacle in the "cruiserracer" category of its era. Often referred to by enthusiasts as the "Italian Swan," this model was a centerpiece of the Cantiere del Pardo heritage, marking a departure from the earlier Finot designs toward a more sophisticated, performanceoriented aesthetic. The Frersdesigned 42 (produced roughly between 1989 and 1996) is characterized by its elegant, balanced lines, a moderately lowprofile coachroof, and a robust construction that utilized a galvanized steel internal grid to distribute mast and keel loads—a hallmark of the shipyard’s commitment to structural integrity.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 103,706
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+57.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Netherlands (50.0%) · New Zealand (50.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Frers Grand Soleil 42 listings span 2 countries. Netherlands leads with 1 listings (50.0%), followed by New Zealand.

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
Netherlands$ 162,8981150.0%
New Zealand$ 44,5151050.0%

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
Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design)$ 151,2625630
Grand Soleil 45 German Frers44.25'$ 195,4774226
Grand Soleil 46.3$ 147,7723813
Grand Soleil 40$ 139,6273117
Grand Soleil 46 (Frers)$ 116,123259
Beneteau First 4242.92'$ 49,500189
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950189
Grand Soleil 42 LC45.44'$ 640,099177
Baltic 4242.43'$ 69,50072
Frers 4545'$ 57,82663
Frers Grand Soleil 42You are here$ 103,70621

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Frers Grand Soleil 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Frers Grand Soleil 42 over the past 12 months is $103,706. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Frers Grand Soleil 42 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Frers Grand Soleil 42 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Frers Grand Soleil 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Frers Grand Soleil 42 has increased by 57.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Frers Grand Soleil 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Frers Grand Soleil 42 listings over the past 12 months are Netherlands (50.0%), New Zealand (50.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Frers Grand Soleil 42?+
Comparable models include Grand Soleil 43 (J&J Design), Grand Soleil 45 German Frers, Grand Soleil 46.3. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.