Trintella 42 Sailboats for Sale

E. G. van de Stadt·1981 – 1989·~42 hulls·Trintella Yachts
Trintella 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
42.32' · 12.9 m
Disp.
19,842 lbs · 9,000 kg
First year
1981

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 highend, semicustom performance cruising. Launched in the early 1980s, the 42 was a sophisticated evolution of the yard’s earlier centercockpit 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 GRPbuilt Trintella 42 and the aluminumhulled Trintella 42A. Both variants were engineered to provide a safe, dry, and luxurious platform for longdistance bluewater voyaging, a mission supported by the historical documentation preserved by the Trintella Vriendenkring, the official association dedicated to the brand’s heritage.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 99,000
Asking price · 15 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
15 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-2.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (50.0%) · Netherlands (35.7%) · New Zealand (7.1%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Trintella 42 listings appear across 4 countries. United States has the most listings with 7 (50.0%), followed by Netherlands and New Zealand.

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

Country view

14 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 99,0007050.0%
Netherlands$ 96,8225335.7%
New Zealand$ 74,074107.1%
French Polynesia$ 51,259117.1%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

8 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999173
Trintella 42You are here$ 99,000155
Moody 4241.79'$ 64,012142
Tartan 4242'$ 89,000139
Van De Stadt 4444.33'$ 210,023121
Rustler 4242'$ 466,584101
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 195,50980
Trintella 4443.96'$ 62,60851

Frequently asked questions

01How 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.
02How many Trintella 42 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Trintella 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 15 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Trintella 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Trintella 42 is down 2.2% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Trintella 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Trintella 42 listings over the past 12 months are United States (50.0%), Netherlands (35.7%), New Zealand (7.1%).
05Do Trintella 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 75% of Trintella 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 11.0% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Trintella 42?+
Comparable models include Valiant 42, Moody 42, Tartan 42. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.