The Valiant 42 is the refined successor to the legendary Valiant 40, a vessel often credited by nautical historians with pioneering the "performance cruiser" category. Designed by Robert Perry and built by Valiant Yachts in Gordonville, Texas, the 42 was introduced in 1992 as an evolution of the original hull. While it utilizes the same iconic double-ended hull form as its predecessor, the Valiant 42 features a re-engineered deck, a more efficient foil-shaped keel, and a taller, double-spreader cutter rig. This model was born from a desire to address the custom needs of serious offshore sailors, offering improved stiffness and updated construction techniques that effectively eliminated the osmotic blistering issues that plagued some early West Coast hulls from the late 1970s.
Valiant 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Valiant
- Model
- 42
- Builder
- Valiant Yachts
- Designer
- Robert Perry
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1992 - 2010
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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 | 1 | $275,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 1 | $220,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $239,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 4 | $209,900 |
| Mar 2026 | 5 | $299,999 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 | $307,500 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tayana Vancouver 42 | 41.75' | $106,358 | 30 | 7 |
| Pilothouse 42 | 42.65' | $270,872 | 19 | 10 |
| Valiant 42 | $299,999 | 14 | 9 | |
| Caliber 40 | 40.92' | $169,000 | 14 | 3 |
| Palmer Johnson J/42 | 42' | $136,950 | 14 | 3 |
| Moody 42 (Dixon) | $135,000 | 10 | 2 | |
| Moody 42 | 41.79' | $66,087 | 8 | 3 |
| Comfortina 42 | 42.19' | $206,098 | 7 | 3 |
| Passport 42 | 42' | $155,000 | 5 | 2 |
| Valiant 50 | 50.67' | $355,000 | 4 | 1 |
| Valiant 40-2 | 39.88' | $65,789 | 3 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $299,999 | 13 | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Valiant 42 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Valiant 42 over the past 12 months is $299,999. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Valiant 42 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 14 Valiant 42 listings over the past 12 months, with 9 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Valiant 42 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Valiant 42 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- What are similar sailboats to the Valiant 42?
- Comparable models include the Tayana Vancouver 42, Pilothouse 42, Caliber 40. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.