Whitby 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Edward S. Brewer·1972 – 1988·~300 hulls·Whitby Boat Works Ltd.
Whitby 42 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
42' · 12.8 m
Displ.
23,500 lbs · 10,659 kg
First year
1972

The Whitby 42, introduced in 1971, stands as one of the most commercially successful designs from the drafting table of naval architect Ted Brewer. Conceived during the height of the fiberglass cruiser boom, the model was primarily built by Whitby Boat Works in Ontario, Canada, though a significant number of hulls (approximately 30 to 50) were constructed under license by Fort Myers Yacht and Ship Building in Florida. With more than 300 units produced between 1972 and 1988, the Whitby 42 carved out a permanent niche as a robust, voluminous centercockpit ketch favored by liveaboard cruisers and bluewater voyagers. According to the Ted Brewer Yacht Design archives, the boat was engineered for seakindliness and interior volume rather than racing prowess, resulting in a "husky" profile that prioritized safety and comfort in heavy weather.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 65,545
Ask, not sold · 20 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
20 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+4.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United States (52.6%) · Canada (15.8%) · Mexico (15.8%)

Recent Listings

11 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Whitby 42 listings span 5 countries. United States leads with 10 listings (52.6%), followed by Canada and Mexico.

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

Country breakdown

19 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 50,70010252.6%
Canada$ 85,0003215.8%
Mexico$ 98,0003015.8%
Malaysia$ 75,0002210.5%
Netherlands$ 69,675105.3%

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
Endeavour Yachts 4242.25'$ 53,1483922
Hallberg-Rassy 4242.42'$ 154,7343113
Whitby 42You are here$ 65,545206
Islander Freeport 4141'$ 44,948207
Bavaria Yachts 42 Ocean43.96'$ 105,0001710
Moody 4241.79'$ 65,884138
Hinckley Sou'wester 42/4342.75'$ 259,000122
Westsail 4242.92'$ 59,000106
Cheoy Lee Offshore 4746.75'$ 124,950105
Vagabond 4242'$ 45,00075
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4241.01'$ 91,89372

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Whitby 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Whitby 42 over the past 12 months is $65,545. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Whitby 42 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Whitby 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 20 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Whitby 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Whitby 42 has increased by 4.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Whitby 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Whitby 42 listings over the past 12 months are United States (52.6%), Canada (15.8%), Mexico (15.8%).
05Do Whitby 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 13% of Whitby 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 12.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Whitby 42?+
Comparable models include Endeavour Yachts 42, Hallberg-Rassy 42, Islander Freeport 41. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.