Sabre 42 Sailboats for Sale

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
Disp.
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
Asking price · 15 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
15 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-24.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

12 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sabre 42 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 14.

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

Country view

14 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 99,900142100.0%

Comparable models

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

Similar boats to compare

10 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sabre 40240.18'$ 168,900339
Sabre 42642.5'$ 279,900249
First First 4242.92'$ 49,500219
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950184
Sabre 42You are here$ 99,900153
Tartan 4242'$ 89,000139
Robertson and Caine 42 / Moorings 420041.57'$ 637,630111
Sweden Yachts 4243.47'$ 314,52995
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 195,90980
Baltic 4242.43'$ 69,50051

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?+
3 Sabre 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 15 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sabre 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sabre 42 is down 24.9% over the last 3 months compared with 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 50% of Sabre 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 19.1% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Sabre 42?+
Comparable models include Sabre 402, Sabre 426, First First 42. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.