Bavaria 42
LOA
12.99m (42.6ft)
Beam
4.06m (13.3ft)
Displacement
9,300kg (20,503lbs)
Year
2003–2008
Manufacturer
Bavaria
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 12.99 m | 42.6 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 11.29 m | 37.0 ft |
| Beam | 4.06 m | 13.3 ft |
| Draft | 1.95 m | 6.4 ft |
| Mast Height | 17.50 m | 57.4 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,300 kg | 20,503 lbs |
| Ballast | 2,900 kg | 6,393 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 79.0 m² | 850 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L | 52.8 gal |
| Water Capacity | 350 L | 92.5 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | |
| Cabins | 3 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | J&J Design | |
| Country of Origin | Germany | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
18.15
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
31.2%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.77 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
15.9
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the Bavaria 42
The Bavaria 42 offers tremendous interior volume at an attractive price point. A comfortable bluewater cruiser with modern hull design and reliable German engineering.