How much does a used Vagabond 42 cost?

Based on 1 recent market listings, used Vagabond 42 sailboats typically sell for between $45,000 and $45,000, with a median asking price of $45,000. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.

Vagabond 42 Performance — PHRF Rating, Hull Speed & Sailing Characteristics

The Vagabond 42 is designed for cruising comfort rather than racing.

Performance Ratios

Racing handicap, sail-carrying power, stability and comfort — and what each one actually tells you about a day on the water.

PHRF Rating

162s/nm

Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.

PHRF Fleet Position

Where the Vagabond 42 sits on the PHRF handicap spectrum — lower numbers mean faster boats.

Racer 0–90

Cruiser/Racer 90–150

Cruiser 150–210

Tartan 42 114s/nm

Passport 42 132s/nm

Whitby 42 153s/nm

Vagabond 42 162s/nm Typical cruiser — designed for comfort and ease, not podium finishes.

Irwin 42 168s/nm

How It Compares

Side-by-side with the boats most often cross-shopped against the Vagabond 42.

	Vagabond 42	Irwin 42	Lancer 42	Passport 42	Tartan 42	Whitby 42
Dimensions
LOA	—	42.0	42.0	42.0	42.0	42.0
LWL	—	35.1	35.3	34.8	32.0	32.7
Beam	—	13.3	13.8	12.8	12.3	13.0
Displacement	—	29	21	25	22	23
Ballast	—	12	7	9	9	8
Sail Area	—	899	906	764	758	875
Performance
PHRF	162	168	—	132	114	153
SA/Disp	—	15.3	19.1	14.2	15.5	17.1
Bal/Disp	—	41.4	—	35.3	—	—
Comfort	—	38.3	26.5	35.6	34.5	33.6
Capsize	—	1.74	2.00	1.75	1.75	1.82
Hull Speed	—	7.9	8.0	7.9	7.6	7.7