Oyster 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Holman & Pye·1997·Oyster Marine
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
41.83' · 12.75 m
Displ.
26,600 lbs · 12,066 kg
First year
1997

The Oyster 42, designed by the legendary firm Holman & Pye and launched in 1989, represents a pivotal era for the British builder. It was introduced as the successor to the highly successful Oyster 406, aiming to provide a more modern, faster, and more voluminous hull while maintaining the brand’s reputation for offshore ruggedness. Unlike many of its siblings that leaned heavily into the centercockpit deck saloon aesthetic, the Oyster 42 was primarily conceived as a performanceoriented aftcockpit cruiser. This model bridged the gap between the traditional heavydisplacement cruisers of the early 1980s and the more streamlined, contemporary yachts that would define the 1990s. Approximately 11 hulls were built, making it a relatively rare and soughtafter find on the secondary market for sailors who prioritize the safety of an Oyster with the ergonomics of an aftcockpit arrangement.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 201,283
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+13.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United Kingdom (42.9%) · Italy (28.6%) · Gibraltar (14.3%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Oyster 42 listings span 4 countries. United Kingdom leads with 3 listings (42.9%), followed by Italy and Gibraltar.

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

Country breakdown

7 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 67,2573342.9%
Italy$ 201,2832028.6%
Gibraltar$ 227,5571114.3%
Saint Lucia$ 239,6751114.3%

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
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.241.99'$ 80,310299
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950189
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999176
Oyster 5453.92'$ 639,800169
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Rustler 4242'$ 470,290106
Oyster Yachts 3737'$ 53,85395
Oyster Yachts 4646'$ 449,00094
Oyster 4544.33'$ 285,90185
Oyster Yachts 42You are here$ 201,28375
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4241.01'$ 91,91572

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Oyster 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Oyster 42 over the past 12 months is $201,283. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Oyster 42 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Oyster 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Oyster 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Oyster 42 has increased by 13.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Oyster 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Oyster 42 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (42.9%), Italy (28.6%), Gibraltar (14.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Oyster 42?+
Comparable models include Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.2, Palmer Johnson J/42, Valiant 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.