The Vancouver 42, designed by the prolific naval architect Robert Harris, represents the pinnacle of the "heavy-displacement double-ender" philosophy that dominated blue-water cruising design in the late 1970s and 1980s. Built primarily by Cooper Yachts in Canada and later by Northshore Yachts in the United Kingdom, the vessel was conceived as a purposeful, long-range voyager capable of handling high-latitude conditions with ease. Its silhouette is unmistakable, featuring a traditional cutter rig, a significant sheer line, and a pointed "canoe" stern designed to part following seas—a hallmark of Harris’s design language that prioritized safety and directional stability over flat-water speed.
Vancouver 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Vancouver
- Model
- 42
- Builder
- Tayana
- Designer
- Robert Harris
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1982 - ??
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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) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 2 | $111,110 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 | $225,000 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tayana Vancouver 42 | 41.75' | $106,330 | 30 | 7 |
| Pilothouse 42 | 42.65' | $270,957 | 19 | 10 |
| Whitby 42 | 42' | $62,783 | 16 | 5 |
| Valiant 42 | 42' | $299,999 | 14 | 9 |
| Vancouver 28 | 28.02' | $45,614 | 12 | 5 |
| Moody 42 (Dixon) | $135,000 | 10 | 2 | |
| Moody 42 | 41.79' | $66,102 | 8 | 3 |
| Tayana Vancouver 460 | $282,000 | 6 | 0 | |
| Passport 42 | 42' | $155,000 | 5 | 2 |
| Vancouver 42 | $124,900 | 3 | 1 | |
| Valiant 40-2 | 39.88' | $65,789 | 3 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $97,319 | 1 | 0 |
| Sint Maarten | $225,000 | 1 | 1 |
| United States | $124,900 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Vancouver 42 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Vancouver 42 over the past 12 months is $124,900. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Vancouver 42 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 3 Vancouver 42 listings over the past 12 months, with 1 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Vancouver 42 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Vancouver 42 has increased by 80.14% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Vancouver 42?
- Sweden currently has the lowest median asking price at $97,319, while Sint Maarten is the most expensive at $225,000 — a 131% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Vancouver 42?
- Comparable models include the Tayana Vancouver 42, Pilothouse 42, Whitby 42. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.