The Passport 42 stands as a definitive example of the "Golden Age" of Taiwanese yacht building, representing a departure from the Robert Perry-designed models that initially defined the brand. While the more common Passport 40 and 44 models featured transom sterns, the 42 is a traditional double-ender designed by Stan Huntingford. Built primarily at the Hai Yang yard in the mid-1980s, the Passport 42 was conceived as a heavy-displacement, long-range voyager. It shares a deep architectural lineage with Huntingford’s other celebrated designs, most notably the Tashiba 40 and the Panda 40, which utilized very similar hull forms to emphasize sea-kindliness over raw speed. According to the historical records at Passport Yachts, the brand's early success was rooted in this specific era of high-quality craftsmanship in Taiwan, where massive scantlings and exquisite teak joinery were the industry standard.
Passport 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Passport
- Model
- 42
- Builder
- Passport Yachts
- Designer
- Stan Huntingford
- Number Built
- 50
- Production Year(s)
- 1981 - 1988
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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 2025 | 2 | $79,000 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 | $155,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $155,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 2 | $67,800 |
Price Reduction Insights
100.0% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 8.3% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island Packet 420 | 44.58' | $284,900 | 32 | 2 |
| Tayana Vancouver 42 | 41.75' | $106,330 | 30 | 7 |
| Passport 40 | 39.42' | $119,000 | 22 | 8 |
| Pearson 424 Cutter | 42.33' | $31,450 | 22 | 4 |
| Pacific Seacraft 40 | $245,000 | 22 | 2 | |
| Valiant 42 | 42' | $299,999 | 14 | 9 |
| Moody 42 | 41.79' | $66,102 | 8 | 3 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 | 41.01' | $93,068 | 7 | 2 |
| Passport 456 | 45.5' | $289,000 | 6 | 1 |
| Passport 42 | $155,000 | 5 | 2 | |
| Valiant 40-2 | 39.88' | $65,789 | 3 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $155,000 | 5 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Passport 42 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Passport 42 over the past 12 months is $155,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Passport 42 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 5 Passport 42 listings over the past 12 months, with 2 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Passport 42 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Passport 42 has decreased by 56.26% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Do Passport 42 listings get price reductions?
- About 100% of Passport 42 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 8.3% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Passport 42?
- Comparable models include the Island Packet 420, Tayana Vancouver 42, Passport 40. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.