The Mermaid CT-42, produced by the Ta Chiao Bros. Yacht Building Co., is a quintessential example of the "Taiwan Turkey" era of yacht construction—a term of endearment for the heavily built, teak-laden cruisers that emerged from East Asian shipyards in the 1970s and 80s. Often overshadowed by its more famous predecessor, the William Garden-designed CT-41, the CT-42 Mermaid represents a design evolution that sought to provide a more refined offshore platform. Built with a heavy-displacement fiberglass hull and typically rigged as a ketch, the Mermaid 42 was marketed to sailors seeking a traditional, "salty" aesthetic capable of crossing oceans with a high degree of motion comfort.
Mermaid CT-42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Mermaid
- Model
- CT-42
- Builder
- Ta Chaio Shipbuilding Co. (TAIWAN)
- Designer
- Ta Chaio
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1975 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 1 | $54,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tayana Vancouver 42 | 41.75' | $106,358 | 30 | 7 |
| Whitby 42 | 42' | $62,772 | 16 | 5 |
| Hardin 44/45 | 44.5' | $62,500 | 15 | 0 |
| Valiant 42 | 42' | $299,999 | 14 | 9 |
| Ta Chiao CT-56 | 55.5' | $388,643 | 10 | 4 |
| Formosa 41 | 40.92' | $64,459 | 9 | 1 |
| Moody 42 | 41.79' | $66,087 | 8 | 3 |
| Ta Chiao CT-38 | $29,500 | 6 | 0 | |
| Formosa 47 | 46.42' | $100,437 | 6 | 1 |
| William Garden 41 | 40.25' | $38,500 | 5 | 1 |
| Ta Chiao CT-42 | $54,000 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $54,000 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Mermaid CT-42 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Mermaid CT-42 over the past 12 months is $54,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Mermaid CT-42 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 1 Mermaid CT-42 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Mermaid CT-42?
- Comparable models include the Tayana Vancouver 42, Whitby 42, Hardin 44/45. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.