Solaris 42 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Solaris ONE 42 means looking at a 2012-designed Soto Acebal cruiser-racer that has aged into a coherent used proposition. Ex-charter examples are common, and both owner and three-cabin layouts appear, with the three-cabin version more frequently seen. The boat's vacuum-infused hull and bonded structure make for a solid foundation, but the real story for a buyer is in the inventory and the few documented quirks.
Layouts on the Used Market
The predominant used configuration is the owner three-cabin arrangement, with the en suite forward and twins or a single berth aft, though two-cabin owner versions exist. Ex-charter boats turn up often, so wear in the saloon and galley — the L-shaped galley with three-burner stove, dual fridges, and dual sinks — deserves a close look. A wet locker with drainage in the port cabin is a useful cruising feature to confirm intact.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most boats on the market carry a code zero, gennaker, or asymmetric spinnaker alongside a self-tacking small headsail, reflecting the ORC-influenced rig. Commonly fitted cruising kit includes hot water, teak decks, heating, electric winches, AIS, autopilot, and a chartplotter. For a buyer, the power-and-energy cluster — heating and electric winches — matters more than creature extras, while the sail-handling cluster of code zero and gennaker demands check of the Furlex roller and underdeck lines. Navigation is handled by B&G electronics with Triton plotters and AIS as standard-fit on most examples.
What to Inspect
Two documented points deserve attention. Testers found the fuel cut-off switch prone to inadvertent use, so verify its placement and that it has not been accidentally tripped or modified. The boat also lacks window blinds as delivered, meaning later owners may have added their own — check what is present and whether fixes are secure. The Y-shaped backstay has no adjuster, a detail worth noting for tuning expectations.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
The typical market for these boats is France. For a shopper, the short checklist is: confirm the layout type and charter history, verify the sail inventory and electric winch function, test the fuel cut-off switch, and inspect for any teak-deck moisture. The ONE 42 remains a well-built infusion composite with a genuine dual-purpose character.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Solaris 42. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25 | 1 | $321,618 | — |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $321,618 | 0.0% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $329,716 | +2.5% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $328,051 | -0.5% |
Where they're listed
Solaris 42 listings appear across 1 country. France has the most listings with 5.
Country view
5 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $328,051 | 5 | 0 | 100.0% |
Comparable models
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8 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solaris 50 | 50.52' | $ 844,537 | 56 | 15 |
| Sabre 42 | 41.75' | $ 95,000 | 19 | 4 |
| Palmer Johnson J/42 | 42' | $ 151,950 | 18 | 2 |
| Solaris 44 | 44.62' | $ 558,000 | 15 | 1 |
| Comfortina 42 | 42.19' | $ 194,938 | 9 | 2 |
| Solaris 40 | 40.55' | $ 506,391 | 7 | 3 |
| Baltic 42 | 42.43' | $ 77,316 | 6 | 1 |
| Solaris 42You are here | — | $ 328,051 | 5 | 0 |