The Rhodes 42, particularly those commissioned through the legendary German shipyard Abeking & Rasmussen, represents a pinnacle of mid-century maritime engineering. Designed by the prolific Philip L. Rhodes, this vessel emerged during the post-war "Golden Age" of the Cruising Club of America (CCA) rule, where the objective was to create offshore racers that remained comfortable, elegant, and seaworthy cruisers. While Rhodes designs were licensed to various builders, the A&R iterations are widely considered the "gold standard" due to the shipyard’s unrivaled ability to execute complex joinery and structural metalwork. Most of these hulls were delivered in the late 1940s and throughout the 1950s, serving as a larger, more capable sibling to the famous Rhodes 27 (which, confusingly for some, measured roughly 39 feet).
Rhodes 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Rhodes
- Model
- 42
- Builder
- Abeking & Rasmussen
- Designer
- Philip Rhodes
- Number Built
- 8
- Production Year(s)
- 1954 - 1955
Below are the most recent Rhodes 42 sailboat listings (up to 10).
Standard listing sites miss the technical details sailors need. Our database of 10,000+ models unlocks advanced filtering so you can search by keel type, rig configuration, and performance ratios—even when the seller forgot to include them.
Search across multiple sailboat listing websites at once, and get notified of new listings!
Example: Daily emails for "40 ft fin keel fractional sloops under $200k in Canada"Start Searching Now
| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DISCLAIMER: We are not affiliated with any external listing websites in any way. We simply aggregate publicly available listings to make it easier for buyers to find sailboats for sale. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the listings, so please verify all information with the seller before making any decisions.