Sunbeam 42 DS Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

J&J Design·1996 – 2007·~29 hulls·Sunbeam Yachts - Schöchl Yachtbau
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
41.34' · 12.6 m
Displ.
27,778 lbs · 12,600 kg
First year
1996

The Sunbeam 42 DS, engineered by the renowned Austrian shipyard Schöchl Yachtbau, stands as a sophisticated example of the "Deck Saloon" philosophy integrated into a performanceoriented cruising hull. Launched in the early 2000s, this model was designed by J&J Design, a studio known for balancing hydrodynamic efficiency with highvolume interiors. The 42 DS was specifically developed to bridge the gap between spirited coastal sailing and serious bluewater passage making, offering a sheltered, panoramic living experience without the aesthetic bulk often associated with deck saloon yachts. It shares its hull DNA with the Sunbeam 42.1, a more traditional aftcockpit cruiser that lacks the raised coachroof and elevated interior floor of the DS variant.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 267,535
Ask, not sold · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-12.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
France (33.3%) · Turkey (33.3%) · Spain (11.1%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Sunbeam 42 DS listings span 5 countries. France leads with 3 listings (33.3%), followed by Turkey and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

9 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 197,7433133.3%
Turkey$ 267,5353233.3%
Spain$ 267,5351011.1%
Greece$ 203,5591111.1%
Croatia$ 389,6711011.1%

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
Performance Sun Odyssey 45 DS45.11'$ 196,5809644
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS42.42'$ 155,0009342
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS42.13'$ 129,0007227
SUN Sun Odyssey 40 DS40'$ 115,7384525
Moody 41 DS41.08'$ 644,955258
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 41 DS40.42'$ 207,9182417
Moody 45 DS45.01'$ 595,000135
Sunbeam 34.234.25'$ 110,038119
Sunbeam 42 DSYou are here$ 267,53594
Sunbeam 4443.96'$ 186,11195
Hunter 44 DS43.21'$ 130,00071

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Sunbeam 42 DS cost?+
The median asking price for a used Sunbeam 42 DS over the past 12 months is $267,535. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Sunbeam 42 DS sailboats are for sale?+
4 Sunbeam 42 DS listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 9 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Sunbeam 42 DS prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Sunbeam 42 DS has decreased by 12.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Sunbeam 42 DS sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Sunbeam 42 DS listings over the past 12 months are France (33.3%), Turkey (33.3%), Spain (11.1%).
05Do Sunbeam 42 DS listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Sunbeam 42 DS listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 5.6% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Sunbeam 42 DS?+
Comparable models include Performance Sun Odyssey 45 DS, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.