Swan 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Ron Holland·1980 – 1985·~38 hulls·Nautor
Swan 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
42' · 12.8 m
Displ.
22,000 lbs · 9,979 kg
First year
1980

The Swan 42 is a designation that holds a dual legacy within the Nautor’s Swan lineage, representing two distinct eras of naval architecture and sailing philosophy. The original Swan 42, designed by Ron Holland and produced between 1980 and 1985, was a formidable IORinfluenced racercruiser that exemplified the rugged, teakheavy luxury of the Finnish yard’s golden era. Fast forward to 2006, and the name was resurrected for the ClubSwan 42, a collaboration with German Frers and the New York Yacht Club (NYYC). This modern iteration redefined the highperformance onedesign cruiser, utilizing infusionmolding and carbon fiber to achieve a level of agility that the original "cruising" Swans rarely touched. Both versions share the DNA of the Pietarsaari shipyard: an uncompromising approach to structural integrity and a finish quality that remains the benchmark for production sailing yachts.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 195,000
Ask, not sold · 2 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
2 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-53.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Swan 42 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 2 listings.

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

Country breakdown

2 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 195,00021100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.241.99'$ 80,310299
Pilothouse 4242.65'$ 267,618218
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999176
Swan 4039.3'$ 102,393153
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Rustler 4242'$ 470,194106
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 199,84184
Baltic 42 DP41.92'$ 99,90085
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4241.01'$ 91,92172
Swan 42You are here$ 195,00021

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Swan 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Swan 42 over the past 12 months is $195,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Swan 42 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Swan 42 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 2 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Swan 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Swan 42 has decreased by 53.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Swan 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Swan 42 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do Swan 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Swan 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 7.7% 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 Swan 42?+
Comparable models include Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.2, Pilothouse 42, Valiant 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.