Westsail 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

William Crealock·1974·~119 hulls·Westsail Corporation
Westsail 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Cutter
LOA
42.92' · 13.08 m
Displ.
31,500 lbs · 14,288 kg
First year
1974

The Westsail 42 represents the zenith of the Westsail Corporation’s ambition to provide a "goanywhere" voyaging platform for the serious offshore sailor. While the legendary 32foot sibling is often credited with igniting the "cruising craze" of the 1970s, the Westsail 42 was designed to offer the same ruggedness with significantly more interior volume and a more refined hull shape. Designed by the esteemed naval architect W.I.B. "Bill" Crealock, the 42 moved away from the Colin Archerinspired doubleended design of the smaller models, opting instead for a traditional transom stern and a clipper bow. This shift allowed for a longer waterline and greater storage capacity, making it a preferred choice for families and couples planning extended circumnavigations. Because many of these vessels were sold as kits, the level of finish and specific interior layouts vary significantly from one hull to the next.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 59,000
Ask, not sold · 10 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
10 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
United States (80.0%) · Mexico (20.0%)

Recent Listings

9 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Westsail 42 listings span 2 countries. United States leads with 8 listings (80.0%), followed by Mexico.

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

Country breakdown

10 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 58,7508680.0%
Mexico$ 67,0002020.0%

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
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,8083222
Westsail 3232'$ 25,0003112
Whitby 4242'$ 65,572206
Valiant 4242'$ 299,999176
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Hinckley Sou'wester 42/4342.75'$ 259,000122
Westsail 42You are here$ 59,000106
Rustler 4242'$ 470,290106
Wellington 4444'$ 99,50083
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 199,82984

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Westsail 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Westsail 42 over the past 12 months is $59,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Westsail 42 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Westsail 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 10 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Westsail 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Westsail 42 has decreased by 0.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Westsail 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Westsail 42 listings over the past 12 months are United States (80.0%), Mexico (20.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Westsail 42?+
Comparable models include Vancouver Vancouver 42, Bavaria Cruiser 42, Westsail 32. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.