The Maple Leaf 42 stands as a definitive example of the "Pacific Northwest School" of yacht design, emerging from the collaboration between prolific naval architect Stan Huntingford and the industrial capability of Forbes Cooper’s Cooper Enterprises. Produced during the late 1970s and early 1980s in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, the 42 was conceived as a rugged, high-volume cruiser capable of navigating the demanding coastal waters of the Canadian West Coast and the open Pacific. Unlike the lighter, mass-market Catalinas also produced by Cooper under license, the Maple Leaf series represented a premium, heavy-duty offshore brand. Most were delivered as center-cockpit ketches, though sloop rigs and occasional owner-finished "kit" versions exist, leading to a fleet with high structural consistency but varied interior finishes.
Maple Leaf 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Maple Leaf
- Model
- 42
- Builder
- Cooper Yachts
- Designer
- Stan Huntingford
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1976 - ??
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Market Overview
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavour 42 | 42.25' | $51,663 | 32 | 11 |
| Tayana Vancouver 42 | 41.75' | $106,330 | 30 | 7 |
| Bavaria Cruiser 42 | 42.62' | $105,968 | 21 | 11 |
| Pilothouse 42 | 42.65' | $270,957 | 19 | 10 |
| Whitby 42 | 42' | $62,783 | 16 | 5 |
| Valiant 42 | 42' | $299,999 | 14 | 9 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 41 | 41' | $90,123 | 12 | 7 |
| Moody 42 | 41.79' | $66,102 | 8 | 3 |
| Cheoy Lee Offshore 41 | 40.92' | $55,000 | 5 | 1 |
| Passport 42 | 42' | $155,000 | 5 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What are similar sailboats to the Maple Leaf 42?
- Comparable models include the Endeavour 42, Tayana Vancouver 42, Bavaria Cruiser 42. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.