Walstead 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Sparkman & Stephens·1982·A. Walsteds
Walstead 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
41.9' · 12.77 m
Disp.
22,000 lbs · 9,979 kg
First year
1982

The Walsted 42 is an exemplar of the "Golden Age" of Danish yacht construction, representing a period where the boundary between custom artistry and semiproduction performance blurred. Built by the esteemed Walsteds Baadeværft in Thurø, Denmark, the 42foot series typically refers to the highly soughtafter designs commissioned from naval architect K. Aage Nielsen or, in rarer instances, Sparkman & Stephens. These vessels were not massproduced on an assembly line; rather, they were crafted using traditional woodplank or advanced coldmolded techniques, making each hull a unique iteration of a proven offshore blueprint. The Walsted 42 is characterized by its elegant overhangs, a moderatetoheavy displacement hull form, and a build quality that often exceeds modern Lloyds specifications. While primarily recognized as a bluewater cruiser, its pedigree is rooted in the 1960s and 70s racing circuit, where Nielsendesigned hulls were famed for their ability to maintain speed in heavy weather.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 63,368
Ask, not sold · 1 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
1 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
Global market

Recent Listings

1 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

7 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999175
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,607138
Hinckley Sou'wester 42/4342.75'$ 259,000122
Rustler 4242'$ 467,952106
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 198,39184
Baltic 4242.43'$ 69,50072
Sparkman & Stephens 42You are here$ 63,36811

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Walstead 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Walstead 42 over the past 12 months is $63,368. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Walstead 42 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Walstead 42 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 1 has been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Walstead 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Walstead 42 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04What should I look at instead of a Walstead 42?+
Comparable models include Valiant 42, Moody 42, Hinckley Sou'wester 42/43. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.