Nauticat 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Kaj Gustafsson·1995·Nauticat - Siltala Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
42.65' · 13 m
Displ.
35,274 lbs · 16,000 kg
First year
1995

The Nauticat 42 represents a pivotal shift in the lineage of the Finnish shipyard, Siltala Yachts. Introduced in the early 1990s and designed by Kaj Gustafsson, this model was engineered to bridge the gap between the traditional, heavydisplacement motorsailers like the iconic Nauticat 33 and the burgeoning demand for highperformance pilothouse sailing yachts. Unlike its predecessors, which often prioritized volume and motoring power over windward efficiency, the Nauticat 42 was conceived as a true bluewater cruiser capable of crossing oceans under sail while maintaining the brand's signature "drysuit" sailing experience. According to the manufacturer's historical archives at Nauticat Yachts, the 42 was one of the most successful models in their "Pilothouse Sailing Yachts" range, blending a sleek underwater profile with a robust, handlaid fiberglass hull that defined the brand's reputation for longevity.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 267,535
Ask, not sold · 21 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
8
21 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
10
France (19.0%) · United Kingdom (19.0%) · Germany (14.3%)

Recent Listings

16 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Nauticat 42 listings span 10 countries. France leads with 4 listings (19.0%), followed by United Kingdom and Germany.

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

Country breakdown

21 listings · 10 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 267,5354219.0%
United Kingdom$ 160,1164319.0%
Germany$ 319,8793114.3%
Turkey$ 250,2413014.3%
Croatia$ 248,342219.5%
Belgium$ 336,377104.8%
Czech Republic$ 407,119104.8%
Spain$ 255,903104.8%
Norway$ 436,199114.8%
Slovenia$ 290,799104.8%

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
Nauticat 3333.17'$ 73,9687641
Nauticat 3837.5'$ 107,6344523
Nauticat 4443.67'$ 159,9403920
Nauticat 4342.67'$ 145,0002714
Pilothouse 42You are here$ 267,535218
Nauticat 5251.16'$ 336,3771911
Nauticat 3534.92'$ 107,5731911
Nauticat 3232.15'$ 91,893157
Nauticat 33133.14'$ 215,214159
Nauticat 4039.37'$ 131,834147
Nauticat 44144.78'$ 464,11585

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Nauticat 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Nauticat 42 over the past 12 months is $267,535. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Nauticat 42 sailboats are for sale?+
8 Nauticat 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 21 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Nauticat 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Nauticat 42 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Nauticat 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Nauticat 42 listings over the past 12 months are France (19.0%), United Kingdom (19.0%), Germany (14.3%).
05Do Nauticat 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Nauticat 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 13.1% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Nauticat 42?+
Comparable models include Nauticat 33, Nauticat 38, Nauticat 44. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.