Morgan 42-1 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Charles Morgan·1968·Morgan Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
42' · 12.8 m
Displ.
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
$ 110,000
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 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 · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Morgan 42-1 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 1 listings

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

Country breakdown

1 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 110,00011100.0%

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
Morgan Yachts 461/46246.5'$ 79,5004123
Morgan Out Island 4141.25'$ 39,0002915
Morgan 38238.33'$ 35,9001915
Beneteau First 4242.92'$ 49,500189
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950189
Morgan Out Island 41 Classic41.25'$ 71,900113
Morgan 3231.92'$ 24,931102
Morgan 40 Cruising Ketch40.16'$ 26,00099
Tartan 4140.63'$ 74,50061
Morgan 3837.67'$ 44,97555
Morgan 42-1You are here$ 110,00011

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 $110,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Morgan 42-1 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Morgan 42-1 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has 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 remained stable over the last 3 months compared to 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 461/462, Morgan Out Island 41, Morgan 382. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.