X-Yachts XC-42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Niels Jeppesen·2009 – 2018·~99 hulls·X-Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
42.03' · 12.81 m
Displ.
25,133 lbs · 11,400 kg
First year
2009

The XYachts Xc 42 represents a pivotal shift in the Danish builder's design DNA, marking the inception of the "Xc" (XCruising) range that prioritized bluewater endurance over the brand's traditional racingfirst pedigree. Launched in 2009 and designed by Niels Jeppesen, the Xc 42 was specifically engineered to capture the attention of longdistance sailors who demanded the structural integrity of an XYacht but desired a softer ride and greater tankage. This evolution was immediately validated by the industry when the model was named European Yacht of the Year in the Luxury Cruiser category. The vessel serves as the middle sibling in a family of dedicated cruisers that includes the Xc 35, Xc 38, Xc 45, and the flagship Xc 50. In 2014, the model underwent a significant refresh, known as the Mk II, which introduced larger hull portlights and refined interior aesthetics to modernize the vessel without compromising its offshore capabilities.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 462,226
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+12.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United Kingdom (37.5%) · Greece (37.5%) · Germany (25.0%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

X-Yachts XC-42 listings span 3 countries. United Kingdom leads with 3 listings (37.5%), followed by Greece and Germany.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 518,3983337.5%
Greece$ 383,9503237.5%
Germany$ 462,2262025.0%

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
X-Yachts X-4342.42'$ 221,0622916
Dehler 4242.13'$ 323,144197
Palmer Johnson J/4242'$ 151,950189
Grand Soleil 42 LC45.44'$ 640,099177
Sabre 4241.75'$ 99,900166
X-Yachts X4⁹49.48'$ 723,688169
X-Yachts X-44244.33'$ 168,3111510
X-Yachts XC 4545.47'$ 481,927139
X-Yachts XC-42You are here$ 462,22685
X-Yachts XC 3837.99'$ 401,08685
Comfortina 4242.19'$ 199,82984

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used X-Yachts XC-42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used X-Yachts XC-42 over the past 12 months is $462,226. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many X-Yachts XC-42 sailboats are for sale?+
5 X-Yachts XC-42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 8 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are X-Yachts XC-42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the X-Yachts XC-42 has increased by 12.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are X-Yachts XC-42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used X-Yachts XC-42 listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (37.5%), Greece (37.5%), Germany (25.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a X-Yachts XC-42?+
Comparable models include X-Yachts X-43, Dehler 42, Palmer Johnson J/42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.