Moody 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
Displ.
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
$ 65,842
Ask, not sold · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
8
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-10.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United Kingdom (38.5%) · Spain (30.8%) · France (15.4%)

Recent Listings

12 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Moody 42 listings span 5 countries. United Kingdom leads with 5 listings (38.5%), followed by Spain and France.

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

Country breakdown

13 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 65,8425438.5%
Spain$ 52,2794330.8%
France$ 107,4622015.4%
Canada$ 68,636117.7%
Grenada$ 69,705107.7%

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
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Moody 42541.67'$ 87,3413625
Moody 3030'$ 17,3682111
Moody 3433.42'$ 42,9792010
Moody 3737'$ 67,1181911
Moody 42 (Dixon)$ 149,900157
Moody 42You are here$ 65,842138
Moody 47-246.5'$ 222,825137
Moody 3938.58'$ 53,681115
Moody 4039.5'$ 87,132104
Moody 33 Mk II33'$ 23,75885
Moody 4646.13'$ 219,57273

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 $65,842. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Moody 42 sailboats are for sale?+
8 Moody 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Moody 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Moody 42 has decreased by 10.2% over the last 3 months compared to 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 United Kingdom (38.5%), Spain (30.8%), France (15.4%).
05Do Moody 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Moody 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 10.1% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Moody 42?+
Comparable models include Moody 425, Moody 30, Moody 34. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.