A new made to measure mainsail for a 42 ft sailboat costs about A$5,646 including GST (US$3,245), and a 130% furling genoa about A$6,232 including GST (US$3,578). These are the median prices across 148 boat models of 42 ft, in Dimension-Polyant Optimum Cruise sailcloth.
Prices checked 10 November 2026. A$ prices include GST. US$ prices apply in the US and every other country, before local taxes and duties.
New sail prices for a 42 ft sailboat
| Sail | Optimum Cruise (value) | C-Breeze (long life) |
|---|---|---|
| Mainsail, full battens | A$5,646 / US$3,245Most boats A$4,885 to A$7,032 | A$7,222 / US$4,145Most boats A$6,205 to A$9,075 |
| Furling genoa, 130% | A$6,232 / US$3,578Most boats A$5,302 to A$6,999 | A$7,906 / US$4,535Most boats A$6,714 to A$8,898 |
| Mainsail + genoa | A$11,941 / US$6,858Most boats A$10,827 to A$13,523 | A$15,216 / US$8,730Most boats A$13,789 to A$17,295 |
Median price across 148 boat models of 42 ft. "Most boats" is the middle 80%. Standard build of about 4 weeks. Shipping, and import duty for the US, are added at checkout.
Prices for popular 42 ft sailboats
Exact prices for 42 footers. Click through to choose your sailcloth, battens, genoa size and build time.
| Boat | Mainsail | 130% genoa |
|---|---|---|
| Catalina 42 | A$5,456 / US$3,135 | A$6,292 / US$3,615 |
| Hunter 42 | A$5,539 / US$3,180 | A$6,408 / US$3,680 |
| Beneteau 42 | A$5,170 / US$2,975 | A$6,375 / US$3,660 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 | A$5,935 / US$3,410 | A$6,083 / US$3,495 |
| Bavaria 42 | A$5,874 / US$3,375 | A$5,511 / US$3,165 |
| Hanse 400e | A$7,002 / US$4,020 | A$5,594 / US$3,215 |
| Dufour 42 | A$4,939 / US$2,840 | A$6,182 / US$3,550 |
| C&C 42 | A$4,901 / US$2,820 | A$5,704 / US$3,275 |
| Pearson 422 | A$5,885 / US$3,380 | A$6,430 / US$3,690 |
| Dehler 42 | A$7,524 / US$4,315 | A$6,072 / US$3,490 |
Optimum Cruise sailcloth, full batten mainsail, standard build.
What sets the price
Sail area. Price follows the size of the sail, which comes from your boat's rig (I, J, P and E). A typical 42 footer carries about 41.0 m² of mainsail and 51.9 m² of 130% genoa.
Sailcloth. Both cloths are woven polyester (Dacron) from Dimension-Polyant, the German sailcloth maker. Optimum Cruise is the value choice for coastal and weekend cruising. C-Breeze is a tighter weave that resists stretch and holds its shape for longer, for sails that work hard or go offshore. At 42 ft we use Optimum Cruise 398 OC (9.9 oz) or C-Breeze 391 CB (9 oz).
Battens. Full battens (4) hold the sail's shape and help it last. The 3 leech + 1 full head batten option costs a little less.
Genoa size. We make furling genoas from 110% to 150%. Most cruising boats carry about 130%; a smaller genoa costs less.
Build time. Standard is about 4 weeks. Express (about 2 weeks) adds 8%; economy (about 8 weeks) takes 5.5% off.
What's included
Mainsail: cloth weight matched to your boat, two reef points with low friction rings, cunningham, stacked reinforcement patches, Dyneema leech and foot lines, battens, sail bag and a 12-month warranty.
Furling genoa: Sunbrella UV cover on the leech and foot in your choice of colour, foam luff pad, luff tape to suit your furler, stacked reinforcement patches, sail bag and a 12-month warranty.
After you order, a sailmaker checks your measurements before anything is cut. If your numbers change the price, we tell you first and you can cancel for a full refund.
Questions
How much does a new mainsail cost for a 42 ft sailboat?
A made to measure cruising mainsail for a 42 ft sailboat costs about A$5,646 including GST (US$3,245) in Dimension-Polyant Optimum Cruise with full battens. That is the median across 148 boat models of 42 ft; most fall between A$4,885 and A$7,032. In the longer lasting C-Breeze cloth the median is A$7,222 including GST (US$4,145). A main with 3 leech battens and a full head batten costs a little less than one with 4 full battens.
How much does a new genoa cost for a 42 ft sailboat?
A 130% furling genoa for a 42 ft sailboat costs about A$6,232 including GST (US$3,578) in Optimum Cruise, or A$7,906 including GST (US$4,535) in C-Breeze. A 110% or 120% genoa costs less and a 140% or 150% costs more.
How much does a new set of sails cost for a 42 ft sailboat?
A new mainsail and 130% furling genoa together cost about A$11,941 including GST (US$6,858) for a typical 42 ft boat in Optimum Cruise, or A$15,216 including GST (US$8,730) in C-Breeze. Shipping is added at checkout.
Why do sail prices vary between 42 ft boats?
Two boats of the same length can carry very different rigs. A tall fractional rig or a big masthead genoa means more sail area, more cloth and a higher price, so check the exact price for your boat rather than the median.