Martin 242 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

24.17' · 7.37 m

Displ.

2,500 lbs · 1,134 kg

First year

1980

Designed by Don Martin and introduced in the early 1980s, the Martin 242 is a quintessential Pacific Northwest "pocket rocket" that successfully bridged the gap between a highperformance sportboat and a manageable onedesign keelboat. Built by Martin Yachts Ltd. in Vancouver, Canada, the vessel was conceived to offer a spirited sailing experience without the complexity or cost of larger grandprix racers. The design reflects Don Martin’s architectural background, featuring clean lines, a moderate beam for its era, and a highaspect fractional rig. While primarily known as a formidable onedesign racer, the Martin 242 was part of a developmental lineage that included the Martin 241, a more cruisingoriented sibling with enhanced interior amenities, and the later Martin 243, which pushed the performance envelope further with a lighter displacement and refined foil shapes.