Price & volume trends
Median asking price and monthly listing volume for the Rainbow 42. The line reads as the median ask for each month; bars are raw monthly listing counts.
Monthly median ask · listings
6 months · 2 listings
Median ask (USD) Listings
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. prior mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 1 | $ 52,344 | — |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $ 50,017 | -4.4% |
Where they're listed
Rainbow 42 listings span 1 country. Romania leads with 2 listings.
Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months
Country breakdown
2 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | $ 51,181 | 2 | 0 | 100.0% |
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| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Boats J/35 | 35.5' | $ 24,500 | 23 | 9 |
| Beneteau First 42 | 42.92' | $ 49,500 | 18 | 9 |
| Palmer Johnson J/42 | 42' | $ 151,950 | 18 | 9 |
| Sabre 42 | 41.75' | $ 99,900 | 16 | 6 |
| X-Yachts X-442 | 44.33' | $ 168,189 | 15 | 10 |
| Bavaria Match 42 | 41.18' | $ 90,148 | 10 | 6 |
| Farr Class 40 | — | $ 65,139 | 9 | 3 |
| Baltic 42 | 42.43' | $ 69,500 | 7 | 2 |
| C&C 40-2 | 39.58' | $ 39,500 | 7 | 5 |
| Helmsman 42You are here | — | $ 51,181 | 2 | 0 |
| Beneteau First 44 Performance | 48.06' | $ 580,202 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
01How much does a used Rainbow 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Rainbow 42 over the past 12 months is $51,181. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Rainbow 42 sailboats are for sale?+
2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Where are Rainbow 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Rainbow 42 listings over the past 12 months are Romania (100.0%).
04What should I look at instead of a Rainbow 42?+
Comparable models include J Boats J/35, Beneteau First 42, Palmer Johnson J/42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.