Moody 42 Sailboats for Sale

Angus Primrose·1977 – 1981·~54 hulls·Moody Yachts (A. H. Moody & Sons)
Moody 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
41.79' · 12.74 m
Disp.
24,200 lbs · 10,977 kg
First year
1977

The Moody 42, introduced in the late 1990s as a successor to the legendary 422 and 425 series, represents the pinnacle of Bill Dixon’s centercockpit design philosophy for the British yard. Built by Marine Projects in Plymouth, this vessel was engineered to bridge the gap between coastal cruising and serious bluewater voyaging. Unlike many of its contemporaries that favored lightdisplacement hull forms for speed, the Moody 42 maintained a substantial displacementtolength ratio, signaling its intent as a stable, longdistance passage maker. Its arrival marked a transition toward more contemporary styling—notably the integrated "sugar scoop" transom—while retaining the robust scantlings and highquality joinery that established Moody’s reputation.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$62,045
Asking price · 12 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
12 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-3.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
Spain (33.3%) · United Kingdom (33.3%) · France (16.7%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · showing 10 newest

Moody 42 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Moody 42 listings appear across 5 countries. Spain has the most listings with 4 (33.3%), followed by United Kingdom and France.

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

Country view

12 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$52,4404033.3%
United Kingdom$65,9374033.3%
France$107,7942016.7%
Grenada$69,920108.3%
United States$60,000118.3%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

9 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Moody 42541.67'$ 88,361429
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.241.99'$ 79,239253
Pilothouse 4242.65'$ 268,014213
Whitby Yachts 4242'$ 63,131180
Moody 3737'$ 66,301171
Moody 47-246.5'$ 244,292145
Moody 42You are here$ 62,045121
Moody 3938.58'$ 54,308122
Oyster Yachts 4241.83'$ 201,59372

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Moody 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Moody 42 over the past 12 months is $62,045. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Moody 42 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Moody 42 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 12 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Moody 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Moody 42 is down 3.3% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Moody 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Moody 42 listings over the past 12 months are Spain (33.3%), United Kingdom (33.3%), France (16.7%).
05Do Moody 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Moody 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 9.8% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Moody 42?+
Comparable models include Moody 425, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.2, Pilothouse 42. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.