The Trintella 42, designed by the legendary E.G. van de Stadt, represents a pinnacle of the Dutch shipyard's transition from serial GRP production to high-end, semi-custom performance cruising. Launched in the early 1980s, the 42 was a sophisticated evolution of the yard’s earlier center-cockpit designs, offering a blend of North Sea robustness and Mediterranean elegance. While the shipyard produced several variations of this hull length, the model is most famously recognized in two distinct forms: the GRP-built Trintella 42 and the aluminum-hulled Trintella 42A. Both variants were engineered to provide a safe, dry, and luxurious platform for long-distance blue-water voyaging, a mission supported by the historical documentation preserved by the Trintella Vriendenkring, the official association dedicated to the brand’s heritage.
Trintella 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Trintella
- Model
- 42
- Builder
- Trintella Yachts
- Designer
- E. G. van de Stadt
- Number Built
- 42
- Production Year(s)
- 1981 - 1989
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | 1 | $124,999 |
| Sep 2025 | 2 | $99,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 2 | $87,165 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $104,849 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
Price Reduction Insights
50.0% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 10.0% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria Cruiser 42 | 42.62' | $105,968 | 21 | 11 |
| Pilothouse 42 | 42.65' | $270,957 | 19 | 10 |
| Valiant 42 | 42' | $299,999 | 14 | 9 |
| Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43 | 42.75' | $259,000 | 11 | 1 |
| Moody 42 (Dixon) | $135,000 | 10 | 2 | |
| Moody 42 | 41.79' | $66,102 | 8 | 3 |
| Bavaria Yachts 42 Ocean | 43.96' | $114,273 | 8 | 3 |
| Comfortina 42 | 42.19' | $206,163 | 7 | 3 |
| Van de Stadt 44 | 44.33' | $117,690 | 7 | 4 |
| Trintella 42 | $99,000 | 6 | 1 | |
| Passport 42 | 42' | $155,000 | 5 | 2 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $99,000 | 4 | 0 |
| Netherlands | $104,849 | 1 | 1 |
| New Zealand | $75,331 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Trintella 42 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Trintella 42 over the past 12 months is $99,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Trintella 42 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 6 Trintella 42 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Trintella 42 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Trintella 42 has increased by 5.91% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Trintella 42?
- New Zealand currently has the lowest median asking price at $75,331, while Netherlands is the most expensive at $104,849 — a 39% difference.
- Do Trintella 42 listings get price reductions?
- About 50% of Trintella 42 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 10.0% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Trintella 42?
- Comparable models include the Bavaria Cruiser 42, Pilothouse 42, Valiant 42. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.