Niagara 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Mark Ellis Design/Hinterhoeller·1984·~20 hulls·Hinterhoeller Yachts Ltd.
Niagara 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
42' · 12.8 m
Displ.
19,800 lbs · 8,981 kg
First year
1984

The Niagara 42 stands as the flagship of the Hinterhoeller fleet, representing the ultimate evolution of the collaboration between Canadian builder George Hinterhoeller and American designer Mark Ellis. Introduced in the early 1980s as a larger, more sophisticated sibling to the legendary Niagara 35, the 42foot model was conceived for longrange bluewater cruising without sacrificing the nimble handling and aesthetic grace Hinterhoeller was known for. Built in St. Catharines, Ontario, the vessel embodies a "belt and suspenders" approach to construction, featuring a handlaid fiberglass hull and a robust internal grid system designed to withstand the rigors of the North Atlantic. While less numerous than the ubiquitous Niagara 35, the 42 is widely regarded by offshore sailors as a premier example of a "performance cruiser" from the golden era of Canadian fiberglass boatbuilding.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 106,000
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
0
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
Insufficient data
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Niagara 42 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$ 106,00010100.0%

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
Beneteau First 4242.92'$ 49,500189
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950189
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999176
Sabre 4241.75'$ 99,900166
Niagara 3535.08'$ 37,500150
Hinterhoeller Niagara 3535'$ 25,000125
Robertson and Caine 42 / Moorings 420041.57'$ 650,227115
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 199,77984
Baltic 4242.43'$ 69,50072
C&C Landfall 4241.67'$ 49,99072
Hinterhoeller 42You are here$ 106,00010

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Niagara 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Niagara 42 over the past 12 months is $106,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Niagara 42 sailboats are for sale?+
1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Niagara 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Niagara 42 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Niagara 42?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 42, Palmer Johnson J/42, Valiant 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.