The Olympic Sea 42 represents a sophisticated chapter in the history of Greek shipbuilding, emerging in the late 1980s as the flagship of Olympic Marine’s "Sea" series. Designed by the renowned American naval architect Doug Peterson, this 42-foot cruiser was a departure from the traditional heavy-displacement Aegean traders of the era. Instead, it embraced a performance-oriented hull form and pioneering construction techniques, specifically the integration of Aramat K—a hybrid composite of Kevlar and glass fiber developed by DuPont and Jeanneau. This focus on material science allowed the Sea 42 to offer a high strength-to-weight ratio, catering to a market that demanded both the durability to withstand Mediterranean Meltemi winds and the agility of a Peterson-designed racer-cruiser. As the predecessor to the modern Omikron Yachts lineage, the Sea 42 is now viewed as a classic example of late-20th-century marine engineering.
Olympic Sea 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Olympic
- Model
- Sea 42
- Builder
- Olympic Yachts
- Designer
- Doug Peterson
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1989 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 2 | $40,727 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dehler 42 | 42.13' | $338,146 | 16 | 4 |
| Beneteau First 42 | 42.92' | $49,700 | 14 | 3 |
| Palmer Johnson J/42 | 42' | $136,950 | 14 | 3 |
| Sabre 42 | 41.75' | $109,450 | 12 | 4 |
| Salona 42 | 41.99' | $159,040 | 9 | 3 |
| Bavaria Match 42 | 41.18' | $97,191 | 8 | 4 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 | 41.01' | $93,068 | 7 | 2 |
| Comfortina 42 | 42.19' | $206,163 | 7 | 3 |
| Baltic 42 | 42.43' | $84,500 | 6 | 3 |
| C&C 40-2 | 39.58' | $36,198 | 4 | 0 |
| Olympic Sea 42 | $40,727 | 2 | 2 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | $41,233 | 1 | 1 |
| United States | $40,221 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Olympic Sea 42 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Olympic Sea 42 over the past 12 months is $40,727. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Olympic Sea 42 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Olympic Sea 42 listings over the past 12 months, with 2 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Olympic Sea 42 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Olympic Sea 42 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Olympic Sea 42?
- United States currently has the lowest median asking price at $40,221, while Greece is the most expensive at $41,233 — a 3% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Olympic Sea 42?
- Comparable models include the Dehler 42, Beneteau First 42, Palmer Johnson J/42. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.