Price & volume trends
Median asking price and monthly listing volume for the J-Boats J/42. The line reads as the median ask for each month; bars are raw monthly listing counts.
Monthly median ask · listings
15 months · 24 listings
Median ask (USD) Listings
Monthly breakdown · 11 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. prior mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | 1 | $ 175,000 | — |
| Apr 25 | 3 | $ 64,400 | -63.2% |
| May 25 | 2 | $ 115,000 | +78.6% |
| Jul 25 | 1 | $ 139,900 | +21.7% |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $ 56,000 | -60.0% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $ 225,000 | +301.8% |
| Jan 26 | 3 | $ 195,592 | -13.1% |
| Feb 26 | 3 | $ 169,000 | -13.6% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $ 56,000 | -66.9% |
| Apr 26 | 5 | $ 159,000 | +183.9% |
| May 26 | 3 | $ 56,000 | -64.8% |
Where they're listed
J-Boats J/42 listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 13 listings (81.3%), followed by Australia and French Polynesia.
Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months
Country breakdown
16 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $ 159,000 | 13 | 7 | 81.3% |
| Australia | $ 195,950 | 2 | 0 | 12.5% |
| French Polynesia | $ 99,000 | 1 | 0 | 6.3% |
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| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria Yachts C42 | 40.62' | $ 355,282 | 146 | 104 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.2 | 41.99' | $ 80,310 | 29 | 9 |
| Dehler 42 | 42.13' | $ 323,012 | 19 | 7 |
| Palmer Johnson J/42You are here | — | $ 151,950 | 18 | 9 |
| Beneteau First 42 | 42.92' | $ 49,500 | 18 | 9 |
| Sabre 42 | 41.75' | $ 99,900 | 16 | 6 |
| X-Yachts X-442 | 44.33' | $ 168,243 | 15 | 10 |
| J Boats J/46 | 46' | $ 287,000 | 10 | 2 |
| J Boats J/40 | 40' | $ 69,000 | 10 | 2 |
| Comfortina 42 | 42.19' | $ 199,841 | 8 | 4 |
| Baltic 42 | 42.43' | $ 69,500 | 7 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
01How much does a used J-Boats J/42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used J-Boats J/42 over the past 12 months is $151,950. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many J-Boats J/42 sailboats are for sale?+
9 J-Boats J/42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 18 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are J-Boats J/42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the J-Boats J/42 has decreased by 4.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are J-Boats J/42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used J-Boats J/42 listings over the past 12 months are United States (81.3%), Australia (12.5%), French Polynesia (6.3%).
05Do J-Boats J/42 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of J-Boats J/42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 13.0% 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 J-Boats J/42?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts C42, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.2, Dehler 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.