Sabre 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Roger Hewson·1987 – 1989·~62 hulls·Sabre Yachts
Sabre 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
41.75' · 12.73 m
Displ.
18,800 lbs · 8,528 kg
First year
1987

The Sabre 42 represents a pinnacle of the Maine builder’s sailing heritage, introduced in 1986 as a sophisticated performance cruiser designed by Roger Hewson and the Sabre Design Team. Built during a transitional era where production builders were increasingly moving toward highvolume coastal cruisers, Sabre remained committed to the "performancecruiser" ethos—crafting a yacht that was as rewarding to helm in a Wednesday night race as it was comfortable for a monthlong offshore passage. The model was eventually refined into the Sabre 425 in 1990, which incorporated a slightly modified transom and interior tweaks, but both versions share the core DNA of highquality fiberglass construction and artisanal teak joinery that defined the marque before it pivoted exclusively to powerboats.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 99,900
Ask, not sold · 16 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
16 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-40.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

13 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sabre 42 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 15 listings

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

Country breakdown

15 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 99,900155100.0%

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
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sabre 3434.18'$ 27,5004420
Sabre 3837.83'$ 49,9004017
Sabre 40240.18'$ 168,9003510
Sabre 38638.58'$ 169,9003320
Sabre 34-234.17'$ 40,0002714
Sabre 3636'$ 42,900236
Sabre 42642.5'$ 279,9502010
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950189
Sabre 42You are here$ 99,900166
Sabre 42542.42'$ 69,900108
Baltic 4242.43'$ 69,50072

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sabre 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sabre 42 over the past 12 months is $99,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sabre 42 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Sabre 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 16 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sabre 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sabre 42 has decreased by 40.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Sabre 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sabre 42 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Sabre 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 60% of Sabre 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 17.9% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Sabre 42?+
Comparable models include Sabre 34, Sabre 38, Sabre 402. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.