The Tatoosh 42 represents a sophisticated chapter in the collaboration between the legendary naval architect Robert Perry and the master craftsmen at Ta Shing Yacht Building Ltd. Commissioned in the early 1980s by the Tatoosh Marine group based in Seattle, this model was conceived as a "performance cruiser"—a departure from the heavy-displacement, full-keeled traditionalists like the Baba or Tashiba series that defined much of Ta Shing’s early output. While it retains the exquisite teak joinery and robust scantlings synonymous with the Taiwanese yard, the Tatoosh 42 features a more contemporary underbody and a sleek, reverse-transom profile. Built between 1981 and roughly 1988, it remains a sought-after vessel for offshore sailors who demand a balance between the aesthetic of a classic yacht and the agility of a modern hull form. The design was part of a focused range that also included the larger, equally prestigious Tatoosh 51.
Ta Shing Tatoosh 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 2 | $59,900 |
| Jan 2026 | 1 | $42,411 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tartan 3500 | 35.21' | $98,000 | 18 | 5 |
| Tartan 40 | 40.25' | $89,900 | 14 | 0 |
| Beneteau First 42 | 42.92' | $49,700 | 14 | 3 |
| Palmer Johnson J/42 | 42' | $136,950 | 14 | 3 |
| Valiant 42 | 42' | $299,999 | 14 | 9 |
| Tartan 34-2 | 34.42' | $29,900 | 13 | 5 |
| Sabre 42 | 41.75' | $109,450 | 12 | 4 |
| Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 | 42.75' | $259,000 | 11 | 1 |
| Tartan 41 | 40.63' | $74,500 | 6 | 1 |
| Baltic 42 | 42.43' | $84,500 | 6 | 3 |
| Ta Shing Tatoosh 42 | $59,900 | 3 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
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| United States | $59,900 | 2 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Ta Shing Tatoosh 42 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Ta Shing Tatoosh 42 over the past 12 months is $59,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Ta Shing Tatoosh 42 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 3 Ta Shing Tatoosh 42 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Ta Shing Tatoosh 42?
- Comparable models include the Tartan 3500, Tartan 40, Beneteau First 42. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.