The US 42 stands as the flagship of Bayliner’s ambitious but brief decade in the sailing industry. Launched under the US Yachts brand—a division created to distinguish Bayliner’s cruising sailboats from its entry-level Buccaneer line—the US 42 was designed to compete with established coastal and offshore cruisers of the late 1970s and early 1980s. While Bayliner was primarily known for powerboats, the US 42 was a serious attempt to capture the performance-cruising market, utilizing a hull design by the legendary Doug Peterson. This model represents the "big boat" aspiration of the era, offering significant waterline length and internal volume at a price point that challenged premium builders like Pearson or Tartan.
US 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- US
- Model
- 42
- Builder
- US Yachts
- Designer
- Stan Huntingford
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1982 - 1986
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