Oyster 42 Sailboats for Sale

Holman & Pye·1997 – 2002·~7 hulls·Oyster Marine
Approximate drawing

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Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
41.83' · 12.75 m
Disp.
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
$ 198,490
Asking price · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+7.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United Kingdom (57.1%) · Gibraltar (14.3%) · Italy (14.3%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Oyster 42 listings appear across 4 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 4 (57.1%), followed by Gibraltar and Italy.

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

Country view

7 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 132,0214157.1%
Gibraltar$ 228,9531114.3%
Italy$ 198,4901014.3%
Saint Lucia$ 241,1461014.3%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

11 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.241.99'$ 78,364282
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 144,900195
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999173
Bavaria Yachts 42 Ocean43.96'$ 105,000164
Sabre 4241.75'$ 99,900153
Moody 4241.79'$ 64,265142
X-Yachts XC-4242.03'$ 521,5801410
Rustler 4242'$ 470,094101
Oyster 4544.33'$ 283,88380
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 197,05680
Oyster Yachts 42You are here$ 198,49072

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 $198,490. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Oyster 42 sailboats are for sale?+
2 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 is up 7.1% over the last 3 months compared with 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 (57.1%), Gibraltar (14.3%), Italy (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. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.