Morgan 42-1 Sailboats for Sale

Charles Morgan·1968·Morgan Yachts
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Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
42' · 12.8 m
Disp.
19,000 lbs · 8,618 kg
First year
1968

The Morgan 421, often referred to as the Morgan 42 Mark I, stands as a pivotal design in the transition of American yachting from the Cruising Club of America (CCA) era to the International Offshore Rule (IOR). Launched in the early 1970s, it was a sharp departure from the voluminous "Out Island" series for which Morgan Yachts became famous. Designed by Charles Morgan himself, the 421 was a dedicated performance cruiser intended to compete at the club level while providing the structural integrity required for offshore passages. Unlike the fullkeeled, shoaldraft Morgans that dominated the charter trade, the 421 features a deep fin keel and a spade rudder, marking it as a "sailor's boat" designed for upwind efficiency and responsiveness.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 5,555,021
Asking price · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Morgan 42-1 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 2.

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

Country view

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 5,555,02122100.0%

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Morgan 42-1You are here$ 5,555,02122

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Morgan 42-1 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Morgan 42-1 over the past 12 months is $5,555,021. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Morgan 42-1 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Morgan 42-1 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Morgan 42-1 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Morgan 42-1 has stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Morgan 42-1 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Morgan 42-1 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Morgan 42-1?+
Comparable models include Morgan Yachts Morgan 44, First First 42, Palmer Johnson J/42. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.