Vagabond 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

George H. Stadel III·1978 – 1990·Vagabond/Blue Water Yacht Builders (TAIWAN)
Vagabond 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Ketch
LOA
42' · 12.8 m
Displ.
32,000 lbs · 14,515 kg
First year
1978

The Vagabond 42 is a quintessential representative of the "Taiwanese ketch" era, designed by naval architect George H. Stadel III and produced by Bluewater Yacht Builders (Taiwan) between 1978 and 1990. Characterized by its romantic, traditional lines—including a clipper bow, trailboards, and a heartshaped transom—the 42 was built for longdistance cruising and liveaboard comfort. While it is often associated with the larger Vagabond 47 designed by William Garden, the 42 was a distinct design aimed at providing a more manageable platform for a couple while retaining the "pirate ship" aesthetic that defined the brand. According to editorial research by Jordan Yachts, the model was born out of a desire for a stout, heavydisplacement vessel that prioritized seaworthiness and aesthetics over racing performance.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 45,000
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Vagabond 42 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 6 listings.

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

Country breakdown

6 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 60,00064100.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Vancouver Vancouver 4241.75'$ 122,9954724
Passport 4039.42'$ 115,0002710
Vagabond 4746.58'$ 94,9462611
Whitby 4242'$ 65,554206
Hardin 44/4544.5'$ 56,225183
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999176
Trintella 4242.32'$ 99,000149
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Westsail 4242.92'$ 59,000106
Vagabond 42You are here$ 45,00075
Formosa 4140.92'$ 70,92970

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Vagabond 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Vagabond 42 over the past 12 months is $45,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Vagabond 42 sailboats are for sale?+
5 Vagabond 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Vagabond 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Vagabond 42 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Vagabond 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Vagabond 42 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Vagabond 42?+
Comparable models include Vancouver Vancouver 42, Passport 40, Vagabond 47. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.