Grand Soleil 42 Race Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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The Grand Soleil 42 Race, often designated as the 42R, represents a pivotal era for Cantiere del Pardo, where the shipyard pivoted from Mediterranean luxury cruisers toward uncompromising IMS (International Measurement System) and IRC racing dominance. Launched in the early 2000s and designed by the renowned firm Botin & Carkeek, this model was built to challenge the supremacy of purposebuilt racing shells while maintaining the structural integrity for which the Italian yard is known. Unlike the standard Grand Soleil production line of the time, the 42 Race utilized a more sophisticated construction process, featuring galvanized steel grids to handle the immense loads of a hightension rig and a deep, highballastratio keel. This model famously secured highprofile victories, including the Copa del Rey, solidifying its reputation as a "giant killer" on the European racing circuit.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 80,842
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+4.7%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
France (28.6%) · Italy (28.6%) · Netherlands (28.6%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Grand Soleil 42 Race listings span 4 countries. France leads with 2 listings (28.6%), followed by Italy and Netherlands.

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

Country breakdown

7 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 94,8012128.6%
Italy$ 78,5162128.6%
Netherlands$ 80,8422128.6%
Malta$ 451,3201114.3%

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)$ 151,2165630
Grand Soleil 45 German Frers44.25'$ 195,4174226
Grand Soleil 46.3$ 147,7263813
Grand Soleil 40$ 139,5843117
Grand Soleil 3940.03'$ 254,2591810
Grand Soleil 42 LC45.44'$ 640,099177
Grand Soleil 52 Performance$ 145,931123
Grand Soleil 4447.08'$ 511,806116
Grand Soleil 48 Performance52'$ 756,07885
Grand Soleil 42 RaceYou are here$ 80,84274
Baltic 4242.43'$ 69,50072

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Grand Soleil 42 Race cost?+
The median asking price for a used Grand Soleil 42 Race over the past 12 months is $80,842. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Grand Soleil 42 Race sailboats are for sale?+
4 Grand Soleil 42 Race listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Grand Soleil 42 Race prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Grand Soleil 42 Race has increased by 4.7% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Grand Soleil 42 Race sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Grand Soleil 42 Race listings over the past 12 months are France (28.6%), Italy (28.6%), Netherlands (28.6%).
05Do Grand Soleil 42 Race listings get price reductions?+
About 67% of Grand Soleil 42 Race listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 13.3% 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 Grand Soleil 42 Race?+
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.