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RENT THE BAVARIA 42 CRUISER

Basic parameters.

Parameters of the basic of the possible configurations of the ship model  

• Boat type Sailboat
• Production year 2005
• Capacity 7 persons
• No. of Showers 2
• No. of Toilets 2
• Length 12.8 m
• Beam 3.99 m
• Genoa Type Furling / Roll
• Draught 1.8 m
• Water tank capacity 360 l
• Number of steering wheels 2
• Number of steering blades 1
• Steering type 2 steering wheels
• Engine type Volvo 50
• Engine power 50 hp

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Why the BAVARIA 42 CRUISER?

Sail in Luxury: Bavaria 42 Cruiser - Spacious Cabins, Advanced Technology, and Unmatched Performance Await You.

Experience Excellence: Bavaria 42 Cruiser is fully equipped with cutting-edge navigation tech, ensuring safe and precise sailing.

Sleek Elegance: Bavaria 42 Cruiser boasts a streamlined design, spacious decks, and ample seating areas for ultimate outdoor enjoyment.

Luxurious Comfort: Inside Bavaria 42 Cruiser, discover spacious cabins, lavish interiors, and a well-designed layout for a truly indulgent voyage.

Discover Unforgettable Adventures with the Bavaria 42 Cruiser!

Discover luxury sailing at its best with our enticing offers for the Bavaria 42 Cruiser. Experience elegance, performance, and comfort as you embark on unforgettable voyages. Book now for an extraordinary journey!

Hundreds of islands and islets just off the coast literally invite exploration.

The cradle of civilization offers a fascinating combination of yachting and ancient history

The Bay of Naples, Tuscany or the Amalfi Coast: villages set on the cliffs, beautiful coves and a rugged coastline.

The Aegean and Turkish Riviera will impress you with modern marinas and a host of wonderful places to sail

Spain's Canary Islands or Balearic Islands are a fantastic choice for more experienced sailors

Interesting FACTS About the BaVARIA 42 CRUISER

Embark on an unforgettable sailing adventure with the Bavaria 42 Cruiser , a sought-after boat model designed to cater to all your chartering desires. With a reputation for blending luxury, performance, and comfort, the Bavaria 42 Cruiser promises an extraordinary journey through the mesmerizing waters of Italy , Greece , and Croatia .

Spacious capacity and comfort

The Bavaria 42 Cruiser, Sea King accommodates up to eight guests, making it an ideal choice for families, friends, or couples seeking a memorable escape. With three cabins and two bathrooms, this boat ensures ample space and privacy for everyone onboard. The interior's thoughtful layout and plush furnishings create a welcoming atmosphere, while the functional galley allows you to prepare delicious meals for your voyage.

Equipped for unforgettable adventures 

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the Bavaria 42 Cruiser, Santa Maria offers modern navigation systems, including GPS and autopilot, guaranteeing safe and efficient navigation. The boat's exterior boasts a spacious deck layout, perfect for soaking up the sun or indulging in al fresco dining. Its ergonomic cockpit design ensures comfortable cruising, while the ample sail area ensures excellent performance on the water.

Explore enchanting destinations

Set your course for breathtaking travel destinations as you sail aboard the Bavaria 42 Cruiser. Immerse yourself in the charm of Italy 's coastal towns, discover the enchanting islands of Greece , or explore the crystal-clear waters of Croatia . The versatility of this boat model allows you to experience the unique beauty, culture, and cuisine of these iconic Mediterranean destinations.

Embarking on a charter journey with the Bavaria 42 Cruiser means embracing the perfect blend of elegance, functionality, and adventure. With its spacious capacity, advanced equipment, and the allure of Italy , Greece , and Croatia as your backdrop, the Bavaria 42 Cruiser promises an unforgettable maritime escapade.

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Technical specifications - Bavaria 42 Cruiser

Photos of the boat, technical features.

• Length HT : 43ft (12.99m)
• Max. width : 13ft (3.99m)
• Weight : 9.2 tons
• Draft : 7ft (2.10m) to 6ft (1.80m)
• Max. sleeping capacity : 8
• Number of cabins : 3
• Bathrooms : 2
• Water capacity : 360L

Standard motorisation

• Engine Power : 55hp
• Fuel capacity : 208L

Standard canopy

• Total sail area : 280sqft (85.47m2)
• Mainsail area : 177sqft (54m2)
• Genoa/jib area : 154sqft (47m2)

Ideal destinations for renting a Bavaria 42 Cruiser

Yacht for Charter Bavaria 42 - Clipperton

Excellent prices and friendly customer service, yacht for charter: clipperton - bavaria 42 4-cabin version - 42ft - 1999 model.

Built in 1999, and extremely well maintained and cared for since, with new (March 2023) mainsail and foresail, Yacht Clipperton is a Bavaria 42 4-cabin version, with a capacity for up to 9 people.  Bavaria 42 4-cabin versions are high-volume cruising yachts and are considered to be one of the best sail cruisers for large families or groups.  With an onboard petrol-driven generator, this yacht is well equipped for extended cruising in remote areas on the Scottish West coast, with minimal shore power required.  A bow thruster is fitted to assist with harbour manoeuvres.

New for 2024 season:  The latest Raymarine Axiom 9 Pro 2/Navionics chartplotter at the helm, with AIS.  100 litres of newly purchased (unbroken seals) of bottled water, dispensed via a dedicated "Drinking Water Only" tank in the galley.

Accommodation Details

• Forward cabin with double berth, 2 cupboards, 1 hanging locker and a small seat to port  
• Port washroom immediately aft of the forward cabin with toilet, hand basin and cupboard  
• Starboard cabin immediately aft of the forward cabin, with 2 bunk beds with lee cloths, a hanging locker and a bedside cupboard  
• Fully equipped galley to port, with a new twin hob gas cooker, stowed microwave oven and twin electric hobs  
• U-shaped settee (single berth with lee cloth) and dining table with central bench seat/galley locker underneath  
• Aft shower room with toilet, hand basin and shower facility with electric shower tray pump  
• Chart table to starboard  
• Port and starboard aft cabins, each with a double berth, lee cloth, seating, hanging locker, cupboard and engine compartment side access.  
• Engine (Volvo Penta MD22 - 50 HP with saildrive to 3 blade prop) access under hinged companionway

Equipment Provided on Board:

• Life jackets (11), tethers (10) and first aid kits (2), 10-person automatic liferaft
• Certified safety equipment required for commercial operations up to 60 miles from a safe haven with 9 people on board
• Outboard engine (6 HP) and dinghy 4/5 persons, with ac & dc electric air pumps
• 3 Kw portable generator and extension lead
• All charts (paper and electronic) and cruising guides for West Coast cruising
• Binoculars and 12V searchlight
• Cutlery and crockery (including tumblers) for a full 9 person crew, Cooking pots, pans and utensils.
• Galley starter pack: salt, pepper, tea bags, instant coffee and sugar, bin bags and sufficient boat cleaning materials for your cruise
• Laundered bedding per person (9 crew): bottom sheet, pillow with case.  Laundered sleeping bags available for hire

In addition to being engineered to handle a variety of conditions, she sails fast and safely in total comfort. With 3 slab reefs pre-set in the mainsail, with all its lines led aft to the cockpit, deck activity on Clipperton is minimised while sailing in strong winds. A powerful furling genoa makes the most of light airs when required. A spinnaker pole is available to pole out the genoa if desired. A dedicated iPad (with an updated Navionics+ chart of all UK waters, AIS and wifi connectivity), together with a standalone traditional radar ensures that all navigational needs are available at the chart table. Furthermore, an independent Axiom 2 chartplotter (Navionics+) is at the helm to aid pilotage when required. An electric autopilot is fitted for use when motoring.

Although she is not difficult to manoeuvre, with a fin keel and sail drive, handling Clipperton in confined spaces is enhanced by a recently installed bow thruster. A 20 kg Delta anchor together with 50 metres of chain, through a windlass, is available when desired.

Tender operations are designed with a large crew in mind. The dinghy is capable of delivering 9 crew ashore in only 2 runs, powered by a 6 HP outboard engine, which is lowered/raised by a dedicated davit/winch system. When underway, the dinghy can be either packed and stowed on the coachroof (leaving the foredeck clear for foresail operations) or tied down on the spacious foredeck, ready for immediate deployment.

The designers have maximised the interior volume to create a roomy and comfortable saloon and galley layout (together with 2 toilets), that features attractive solid wood trim and veneered surfaces throughout. This yacht is well equipped for extended cruising in remote areas on the Scottish West coast, with minimal shore power required. Incorporating a portable 3Kw generator, electrically powered cooking (microwave and twin electric hobs) and fixed panel heating, in addition to the diesel heater, is available 24/7 on this yacht if required. The traditional bottled gas supply to the cooker is electrically controlled and monitored in the galley, thus obviating manual control of valves, etc.

Galley to port  

• Two ring gas cooker with oven  
• Large fridge  
• Twin sinks  
• Hot and cold water systems
• Fresh water - general purpose supply and 100 litres of fresh bottled drinking water supplied via a dedicated tank  

Forward and aft washrooms, both with:  

• Manual Jabsco sea toilet (no holding tank)  
• Hand basin  
• Pumped shower (aft washroom only) with electric floor drain pump  
• Shelving and storage cupboard  

The vessel is sloop-rigged and all masts and spars are alloy by Selden All lines lead back to cockpit  

• Volvo MD22 50hp diesel engine  
• Cruising speed 5 knots  
• Maximum speed 9 knots  
• Fuel capacity 210 Litres  
• Water capacity 300 Litres in two fresh water tanks  
• Range under power 450 miles  
• The ships electrical system is 12 volts throughout with power being supplied to three 12 volt heavy duty batteries via an engine driven alternator  
• 1x 95 Ah dedicated engine start battery and 2x domestic supply 190 Ah batteries  
• 240 volt shore power or portable 3Kw generator  
• Electric anchor windlass  
• Delta 20Kg main anchor with 50 metres of chain  
• Cockpit sprayhood  
• Wheel steering  
• Bow thruster  
• Cockpit table (removable and stowed down below)  
• Port and starboard lockers  
• Gas locker (two bottles)  
• Folding transom seat for easy access to stern platform  
• Cockpit shower  
• Swim ladder  

Clipperton is coded by the Marine and Coastguard Agency to sail in Category 2 waters (up to 60 miles from a safe haven) and is well equipped with safety gear for 9 persons including:  

• Automatic-release 10- person liferaft  
• Navigational lighting to MCA standard including tricolour  
• Automatic life jackets with crotch straps and lights  
• Double clip tethers  
• Ball and cone day shapes
• Horseshoe lifebuoys (2)  
• Sea anchor and warp  
• Jackstays, port and starboard, secure points in cockpit
• Person overboard recovery (hoist) system
• Emergency VHF aerial stowed at chart table in main saloon  
• Dry powder fire extinguishers  
• CO2 auto fire extinguisher fitted in engine compartment  
• Fire blanket, located on bulkhead adjacent to galley sink  
• Galley gas alarm  
• Bilge alarm, located below cabin sole  
• DSC VHF radio plus one hand held VHF  
• SOLAS Coded flare pack  
• Man overboard flag and pole  
• First aid kit  
• Binnacle-mounted main steering compass  
• Radar (chart table)  
• Raymarine ST60 autopilot  
• Raymarine ST60+ tridata  
• Raymarine ST60+ wind  
• Raymarine Axiom 9 Pro 2 Chartplotter (cockpit) with AIS  
• VHF radio telephone  
• Apple iPad, incorporating Navionics+ and iAIS (chart table)
• FM CD radio  
• Ships clock and barometer  
• Handheld compass, dividers and Breton plotter  
• Shore power connection  
• 40Ah battery charger

Boat Layout

• Length Overall  12.95 m  
• Hull Length   11.15 m  
• Beam  3.95 m  
• Draft  1.65 m  
• Air draft  18.30 m  
• Displacement  8400 kg  
• Ballast  2800 kg  
• Water capacity  300 litres (100 litres bottled)   
• Fuel capacity  210 litres  

Clipperton has a CE Certificate:  Category A Ocean  

This yacht is in an excellent condition

• (Jan - March, Oct - Dec)
• (Apr - Oct)
• Discount                     14 days or more:   -10%

Included in the price:

• Rubber Dinghy (3.2m - seats 5 persons)
• Outboard engine (6 HP)
• Portable 3Kw generator
• Yacht insurance (security deposit £2500.00)
• 24/7 information and assistance

Optional extras:

• Skipper (food not included) £250.00/day
• Laundered sleeping bags £15.00/person
• Towels £15.00/person
• Oilskin jacket/salopettes £3.50 per item per day

Mandatory Final Cleaning: £10 0 (all equipment - incl deflated dinghy - to be stowed before handback)  

Payment conditions: upon reservation 30% booking deposit is required. Total charter price is due no later than 8 weeks before charter start date.

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We will start our cruise in the beautiful tourist port town of Cascais on the outskirts of Lisbon. We will visit Porto, we will stop at the marina right at the mouth of the Douro River, not far from the famous Port wine cellars, which we will visit. We end up in the Spanish port city of La Coruña, home to the world’s oldest lighthouse still in operation. Port & Paella, sun and sailing – a winning combination!

Discovery adventure sail full of interesting, exotic places. It’s not often that you visit four countries on two continents on one holiday! The sailing adventure is planned in such a way that there is time to wander the streets of the towns and cities visited. Each place is completely different, with a different atmosphere and a different culture. Sailing in the Gibraltar area is a powerful experience in itself due to the current, weather and heavy boat traffic – great for revising your col regs! Malaga is easily accessible by plane, as is Lisbon for all major airports.

Three days of ocean crossing to the island of eternal spring. We will sail from Arrecife, stopping at the beautiful and rustic Isla Graciosa, north of Lanzarote followed by Islas Selvagenas which is a Portuguese nature reserve comprising of several small islands about 130 miles northwest of Lanzarote. The next stop will be Porto Santo, a small neighbour of Madeira with a beautiful, almost empty golden beach of several miles. Once on Madeira we will visit some of the marinas in the south of the island and end up in Funchal, the capital of Madeira. The entire trip should be less than 400 miles. Informal coaching on the way, keeping your skills fresh in the winter months.

Jersey – Dublin – Largs

A brisk, action-packed cruise across the English Channel and the Irish Sea.

The area of Brittany and the Channel Islands has one of the largest tidal ranges in Europe, with very strong tidal currents. Yachting paradise and hell at the same time. Amazing sailing experience and good experience.

Who hasn’t sailed the Biscay, it’s as if he wasn’t even a yachtsman. The Bay of Biscay is called the weather kitchen for Europe. The weather here changes quite quickly and with stronger winds, bigger waves can form. That’s why we count on a 10-day cruise so that we can wait for the optimal moment to set sail. The cruise itself should take about 3 days. If there is time left, we will take some cruises along the coast of Brittany around Brest. Both La Coruña and Brest are harbor pearls of the Atlantic Ocean.

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More local sailors have chosen the Vision 42 than any other Bavaria model throughout the last 10-plus years. Although the Vision 46 introduced the modern era of the Vision Series and received many accolades, it was the Vision 42 that won the hearts of the vast majority of Vision Series owners and has set the bar as one of the most popular models Bavaria has introduced to the North American market.  Key features of the design that set it apart from other boats in its class include, but are not limited to:

• Tall 6-foot 7-inch headroom, with a very bright and airy interior, eliminating any notion of the old “down in the cave” descriptive of sailboat interiors of the past.
• The large side windows of the salon are glass, not plastic. Same goes for the six hull windows. Glass has better clarity and strength than plastic windows, but being a higher cost, is not utilized by most production builders. The added clarity and durability of the Vision 42’s glass windows add to the long-term value in this design.
• An offset companionway creates a seating area in the cockpit that is split 60/40, creating a comfortable seating area that does not impede traffic flow through the cockpit. The L-shaped seating to port surrounds a multi-functional cockpit table that can be lowered electrically to bed level at the push of a button, creating an outdoor daybed area usually only reserved for likes of catamarans or much larger monohulls.
• Twin wheels on Jeffa pedestals and all control lines led back to the helm offer the helmsman access to lines, electronics, and controls within arm’s length of the wheel. The forward seating area of the cockpit offers a comfortable and safe vantage point for any guests that would rather sit back, enjoy the view, and keep clear of the working section of the cockpit.
• A full height, walk-in storage room/systems room can be accessed via the interior or the cockpit lazarette.  The Vision 42 offers overall storage volume, second to none in its class.
• A deep and dry bilge adds further storage and room for systems.
• From its concept, the Vision Series was designed to be upscale of the Cruiser Series, with the private-use market in mind. Only available in a two-cabin layout, and fitted out with higher end, real wood joinery, it is easy to see why it became sought after by local cruisers seeking a 42-foot sailboat designed around their own needs, instead of one packed with extra cabins and heads.
• The Vision 42 can be easily sailed and maneuvered by a solo operator and sets up well for a private owner or couple who primarily use the boat themselves and choose to entertain occasional guests.

Sedna was carefully selected and ordered by her current owners directly from the factory with many options selected, including the Teak interior with Ocean Line floors and cream leatherette upholstery. She arrived well-equipped and has received further substantial upgrades continuously. Sedna is a local BC boat, has never been chartered, never had any accidents or insurance claims, and is now offered for sale with an extensive list of well-chosen cruising gear.

The owners chose adventure and cruised Sedna from Vancouver Island to Puerta Vallarta, Mexico in 2019. In Spring of 2020 they loaded Sedna safely on a freighter and brought her back home to Vancouver Island. Sedna now resides in Ladysmith, BC. This is a clean, well-cared for boat in above-average condition, and is an absolute pleasure to show.

Equipment Highlights include:

In mast furling

Upgraded sails

Gennaker on a furler

Code-Zero on a furler

dinghy & outboard (2018)

custom davit system (2018)

Lowering transom swim platform

Bow thruster

40hp Volvo with saildrive, 800 hrs +/-

Electric motorized table pedestals in salon and cockpit

Full cockpit enclosure with a set of strataglass windows and mesh sunshade/bugscreen windows

Freshwater washdown pump

EcoTech Watermaker

590 watts solar panel array

new house batteries in 2019

new engine start battery in 2021

telescoping whisker pole on a mast mounted track

Rocna anchor upgraded ground tackle

32″ Samsung flatscreen

Fusion stereo

3-blade folding prop

Bavaria 42 Vision

Name………………………………………………………… Sedna

Year……………………………………………………………. 2016

Builder…………………………. Bavaria Yachtbau (Germany)

Designer……………………………………… Farr Yacht Design

LOA……………………………………………………………. 42’ 0”

LWL…………………………………………………………… 37’ 4”

Beam………………………………………………………….. 13’ 3”

Draft…………………………………………………………….. 6’ 9”

Displacement…………………………………………. 21,605 lbs

Ballast……………………………………………………. 5,400 lbs

Sail Area ………………………………………………. 925 sq. ft.

Hull                                                                  fiberglass

Deck……………………………………………………… fiberglass

Steering………………………………………………… twin wheel

Keel………………………………………………….. fin (cast iron)

Rudder……………………………………………………….. spade

Fuel…………………………………………….. diesel, 55 gallons

Water……………………………………….. 2x tanks, 95 gallons

Hot Water……………………………………………….. 6 gallons

Holding Tank………………………………………….. 20 gallons

Propane…………………………………………………… 3x 11lbs

CONSTRUCTION

• Hand laid construction
• Isophthalic gelcoat and vinylester resin
• Kevlar protection at bow
• Double thickness along centerline
• Coring in hull (above waterline) and decks for better strength, thermal and sound proofing
• Performance fin keel with double row oversize stainless steel keel bolts
• Rudder with self-adjusting bearings
•  Teak toe rails
• Cabin(s): 2
• Max Headroom: 6’ 11”
• HEAT: Webasto diesel forced-air cabin heating system
• Centerline, step-around double berth with headboard forward in master stateroom [forward]
• Neptune Slat System under forward berth, plus 2” inch foam mattress topper
• DC cabin fans: 3x Hella in saloon, plus 2x in forward cabin
• Factory upgrade to “teak and holly” style flooring
• Electric telescoping salon table pedestal, adjusts to any height between bed-level and dining-level
• Custom stainless steel fiddles to provide more secure storage on shelves in saloon
• Tempered glass in deck salon windows and hull windows providing greater clarity and durability
• Navigation desk on port side can be forward or aft facing and coverts to create full-length settee when not in use
• Aft cabin feature twin berths with bridge to convert to king bed
• Storage “cabin” accessible though full height door from interior or opening lazarette in cockpit.
• Corian (gray) counter tops
• Dual stainless steel sinks with covers, along centerline for better drainage underway
• Top and front loading refrigeration
• Top loading freezer
• 2-burner propane stove/oven
• Dish-drying shelf
• Slide-out trash/recycling bin
• Engine(s): Volvo Penta D2-40, 40hp diesel with sail drive
• Year built: 2016 , Hours: 800 +/-
• Propeller: Flexifold 3-blade folding prop
• Spare propeller: Volvo 3-blade fixed-blade
• Lewmar BOW THRUSTER
• House Battery: 5x Lifeline AGM, 105 amp hours each (2020)
• Start Battery: 12V DC (2021)
• House and engine start batteries are completely isolated
• 30 amp shorepower inlet
• Shorepower cable
• Xantrex 2000 watt inverter/charger (2017)
• Battery Charger: original, as back up
• Solar Panel array: 590 watts total, individually controlled (2020)
• Echo-Tech Watermaker, 12 GPH (2018)
• Freshwater washdown pump at anchor locker, plumbed to forward water tank
• Jabsco electric flush marine toilet
• Completely redundant electric and manual bilge pump systems
• Separate shower room in head

INSTRUMENTS

• Chartplotter/GPS: Garmin GPSmap 820 at helm
• Autopilot: Garmin
• Radar: Garmin GMR 18 mounted on mast
• AIS: transmitter and receiver
• 2x Garmin repeaters (speed/depth/wind) at helm
• VHF: Simrad, with RAM at helm
• Stereo: Fusion with interior/exterior speakers
• 32” Samsung flatscreen
• Compass at each wheel pedestal
• Masthead wind indicator
• Elvstrom furling mainsail
• Elvstrom 108% furling headsail with UV protection
• Elvstrom asymmetrical gennaker with Karver furling system
• UK Sails Code-Zero with Karver furling system

RIGGING + DECK GEAR

• Selden aluminum double spreader fractional deck stepped mast
• Oversized stainless steel wire rigging
• Lines led aft through organizers to cockpit
• Twin mainsheet system
• Selden rigid adjustable boom vang
• Telescoping whisker pole, mounted on adjustable track at mast
• Mechanical backstay adjuster
• 1x Lewmar EVO 2-speed coachroof winch
• 2x Lewmar EVO 2-speed primary winches
• Genoa tracks with adjustable cars
• Upgrade to teak decking on cockpit sole and swim platform
• Outland PVC hatch guards to cover all opening deck hatches
• Offset companionway allows for a large unobtrusive seating area in the cockpit for guests
• Lowering swim platform with hot/cold cockpit shower

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Tender: Highfield UL290 (2018), with custom “chaps” style UV protection
• Outboard engine: Mercury 9.9 (2018)
• Gerhauer engine hoist davit at stern (2017)
• Primary Anchor: Rocna 25kg
• Rode: 300’ x 3/8” chain, 150’ x tri-braid
• Windlass: Electric with up/down hand remote
• Custom stainless steel dinghy davits, can be retracted to save on LOA (2018)
• Custom stainless steel railings in lieu of cable life lines from stern pushpit to side-entry gates (2018)
• Dodger/Bimini/Connector, includes a full set of Strataglass enclosure panels and a full set of Phifer Tech “60” mesh/bugscreen panels
• Boat cover: fitted cover providing shade to the deck from bow to dodger
• 2x helm/binnacle covers
• Cockpit table cover
• Complete set of Bavaria cockpit cushions, including seat backs and cushion to convert cockpit table into a double daybed
• Mooring lines and fenders

MAINTENANCE

• Last haul-out and anti-fouling: 2019, dived and cleaned in 2020
• Last zinc(s) change: Feb 2021
• Last engine oil change and coolant change: Fall 2020

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BAVARIA C42

A new dimension of spaciousness., perfect sailing performance.

The BAVARIA C42 is the logical progression from the BAVARIA C-LINE, but has its own distinct character. A modern, innovative hull shape with chines and a V-shaped bow developed by BAVARIA YACHTS guarantee both the best sailing performance and an unusually large amount of space below deck.

The clever details that BAVARIA YACHTS is known for, both above and below deck, has been further refined in the BAVARIA C42, providing this unusual 12.38m long sailing yacht with the best of the newest innovations in yacht building.

A new sense of space. The foredeck and side decks provide generous room for a sailing yacht of this size.

More performance – BAVARIA CHINES and the BAVARIA V-Bow provide increased stability, a longer waterline and improved performance, combined with a feeling of direct control at the helm.

Many features are standardly included in the BAVARIA C42 series models. These include the self-tacking jib and a sail area of 100.6 m².

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Bavaria C42 review: The Ford Model T of 40ft yachts

• Toby Hodges
• February 11, 2021

The Bavaria C42 needs to offer bang for your buck if it is to stand out in a crowded field of 40ft cruisers. Toby Hodges takes the new offering for a gusty autumn sail to see what she's made of.

Product Overview

Manufacturer:, price as reviewed:.

What constitutes ‘good value’? What you get for your money in any market segment often comes down to size – be that square feet of real estate area or gigabytes of memory. But is bigger necessarily better value?

Sailors with the means and desire to buy new understandably seek as much value for money as they can get for that size. What we’ve seen over the last decade is a marked increase in the volume to length ratio of new yachts, and more recently in the way contemporary hull shapes can further boost internal volumes at each end. 

For a production yard to stay competitive though, it needs to offer more than just bang for your buck. It needs to be shrewd in its design and innovative enough to lure you away from the competition, to make you think its yachts are roomier, brighter and better. It needs to make boats that the crew want to spend time aboard, and are practical to manage or give the helmsman an enjoyable hands-on experience; preferably both. Value should include some emotive quality too – the hard to quantify satisfaction you get from using it.

This is a tall order. But as we surged down yet another wave face on our test sail I came to the conclusion that this new Bavaria offers that extra value. It was a fleeting taster of powered-up offwind sailing, but in a year of abnormality, a particularly memorable one. And in such a competitive marketplace, that extra something is what’s needed to stand out from the crowd.

Ups ‘n’ downs

The production yacht world doesn’t get any more competitive than in the 40ft sector, a size that remains so appealing for both private family cruising and charter. And I’m going to keep referring to the C42 as 40ft, because that’s the hull length without the optional bowsprit.

Before we consider Bavaria’s answer to the 40 footer question, let’s remember this company has been through its share of challenges recently. In 2018 it was flying high with a new C-line from 45-65ft. Yet by September that year, rather than celebrating its 40th anniversary, it was filing for insolvency.

Tall deck-stepped mast and the most sail area in its class help give the Bavaria notable performance. Photo: Rick Tomlinson

This C42 is the first model developed under Bavaria’s new management. It caused a stir when it was unveiled last January, with crowds queuing for an hour to view it at the Düsseldorf Boat Show . But then followed the global pandemic, when “order intake collapsed almost completely,” explains CEO Michael Müller. He points out that work has only been running at full capacity again since October. Bavaria’s financials must read like a heart rate monitor. 

All of which makes the C42 a crucial new model for a yard on the rebound. This is Maurizio Cossutti’s fourth Bavaria design and he opted for a clever and powerful shape, the first Bavaria with hard chines and a rounded ‘V-bow’. As I was to discover, these features make a crucial difference, both down below and on the water.

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One of the first and most striking things to note about sailing the C42 is the direct feel of the helm, which engages you immediately. This design may be in keeping with today’s breed of production cruiser, with its full bow sections and generous beam carried aft, but it’s unusual not to marry that shape with twin rudders. Bavaria says its owners want the close-quarters manoeuvrability that prop wash over a single rudder helps to provide. The C42 proved easy in reverse too, without the tendency of twin rudders to slam to one side once they catch.

Sailors will feel the benefit under canvas immediately. The Jefa steering linkage from the twin wheels to the single, easily accessible quadrant in-between is kept to a minimum, giving the best chance for direct feel.

Autumnal shakedown

With the in-mast mainsail and self-tacking jib fully unfurled (Elvstrom Sporttech laminate), we punched out into the Solent to meet photographer Rick Tomlinson. It was typical easterly conditions, with big variance in the strong gusts as we dialled down from a beam to a deep broad reach, endeavouring to keep speed up and apparent wind down.

The coachroof line is brought right aft, which draws out the lines and creates protective coamings for the cockpit. Photo: Rick Tomlinson

I particularly enjoyed the feel provided by the modestly sized single spade rudder as we surged down waves, making 7-9+ knots SOG against the tide, with gusts now up to the high 20s. (Note, we had no log installed, but the polars confirm that in anything over 20 knots the C42 is capable of hitting double figures reaching, and over 9 knots in 16 true.)

The chine and beam were doing what they should and buying form stability, while the bulbous stem kept trim bow-up. This powerful hull shape is allied with a 20m mast that sets around 100m2 of upwind sail area. That is a whopping 30% more than the Oceanis 40.1 and makes for a potent sail area to displacement ratio. 

It points to a yacht that you can keep sailing in light winds – indeed my fellow European Yacht of the Year judges confirmed the C42 performs handsomely in sub 10-knot breeze – and one that should be able to maintain respectable passagemaking speeds even while reefed.

With power comes the need to treat it with respect. Thankfully, the rudder did what it should do and let me know when we were pressed and provided the chance to let off more sheet. Again, this is a marked difference from the majority of today’s cruising yachts with deep twin rudders, which tend to maintain grip at all angles and make you question what the fuse will be when you do push the boat.

The C42 features hard chines and a full bow, both of which help buy internal volume. Photo: Rick Tomlinson

A German mainsheet system is only an option on the Bavaria, and not one chosen for the test boat. Instead, and unusually nowadays, the main was sheeted to one of the companionway winches. So although you get the polite notification to ease from the rudder, you need to communicate this to a crewmember by the winch. Therefore, were I buying this boat for short-handed easy cruising – as is suggested by the self-tacking jib and in-mast mainsail set-up – I’d opt for the extra set of winches aft for the mainsheet.

The pedestals are mounted as close to the transom as possible to maximise the length of the cockpit benches. So it’s a little cramped in the quarters, particularly by the split backstay, but it doesn’t feel unsafe and the pay-off in cockpit size is worthwhile.

The mainsheet bridle set-up is a common system, which keeps the mainsheet out of the cockpit. But there’s no traveller option and it’s mounted more than half way forward along the boom, which puts a lot of load on the midboom section and places a reliance on the vang for mainsail shape. However, this arrangement does allow for a large companionway entrance.

The helms are right aft in the quarters. Photo: Rick Tomlinson

The winch layout spreads out the sheets and running rigging, so it’s not all piling up in one place. But there is no provision for the tail ends as standard, so bags or clips would need to be fitted to prevent a snake pit at the base of the companionway.

Sailing deep was manageable in the Force 6 gusting 7, with active crewmembers manning winches, but with the wind against tide conditions producing 1.5-2m overfalls to head back into, we needed to shorten sail to turn upwind.

With a couple of metres taken out of the foot of the main and three rolls in the genoa, the Bavaria felt comfortable as we beat upwind at 35-40° to the apparent breeze (7-8 knots SOG with tide). Given the conditions, the motion was not uncomfortable. The boat seemed relatively stiff without launching off waves or slamming. 

However, after a couple of tacks the rig called time and the shrouds went alarmingly slack. Without rigging tools on board to tighten up the bottlescrews properly, we had to furl sails and accept a long motor home. 

We tested the Bavaria on the Solent, UK in easterly winds of 18-29 knots. Photo: Rick Tomlinson

Disappointing as it was, this was a new boat, sailing in strong breeze and waves for the first time. I would estimate that the standing rigging had only been loosely tightened and the wire shrouds had not had any chance to settle, stretch and be adjusted accordingly . Indeed the dealer, Clipper Marine, commented later: “the rig hadn’t been bedded in, nor had the riggers had a chance to do the pre-delivery inspection because of COVID restrictions – when we would have re-tuned the rig before handover.”

The aft helms leave room for a very generous cockpit table and long benches, which have proper coamings to give backrest support and some protection. Locker space is conservative in two shallow bench lockers, a port quarter locker and a sail locker. The latter has only a small hatch, which will limit the size of sail (or fenders) that it can accommodate.

The berth in forward cabin is particularly large. Photo: Rick Tomlinson

Outer and inner space

The coachroof is a clever design, which starts far forward to maximise headroom below. It is kept low and flat-topped, which allows good visibility forward from the helms and means the roof itself can accommodate sunbathing cushions.

Bavaria has incorporated an extra-long companionway roof, to allow for maximum light to enter the interior and for a gently angled descent. First impressions and a sense of space when going below is crucial, as it helps create that feeling of getting a lot of boat for your money.

Hanse was early onto this with the development of its loft-style interiors, which began over a decade ago. And latterly Groupe Beneteau has found a new way of increasing living space by adding volume to the bows in conjunction with increased beam aft. Bavaria seems to have combined the best of both ideas, so you really do keep asking yourself if this boat is really only 40ft. 

The darker walnut veneer of the test boat. Photo: Rick Tomlinson

Inviting the considerable amount of natural light in through hatches, portholes and coachroof windows helps. The space is also used smartly, apportioning it most where it’s typically needed – in the saloon and cabins. The L-shaped galley is practical enough and there is a navstation of sorts, which shares the forward end of the port saloon berth.

The berth in the forward cabin looks particularly large as it is taken right out to the hull sides (1.80×2.07m). The fact that there is room to mount the headboard forward and to house the extra (optional) 250lt water tank below the berth points to the sheer volume in the bows. 

Fine Detailing

The forward end of the port sofa forms the chart table seat. Photo: Rick Tomlinson

You can tell Bavaria has paid close attention to detail, in particular with the wood and veneer work, the lighting and home comforts. Personally I prefer the lighter Alpi veneer rather than the darker walnut of the test boat and find the use of dark grey panels on the bulkheads and heads area a little cold. I’d also choose a second heads if having a three-cabin boat. 

The saloon feels especially roomy, a perception aided by the deck-stepped mast. Credit to the yard for including a table that can seat so many in its open format yet can fold over to halve in size and give walkthrough access. 

However, I did take issue with the square edges and sharp corners this leaves on the saloon table (and chart table). Bavaria’s product manager, Pascal Kuhn, has assured me these will be modified, and you can see in the main saloon picture how the corner is now angled, but the edges remain an area of concern.

The table doubles over to join the port sofa. Photo: Rick Tomlinson

An extra couple of grab handles around this space between the galley, heads and saloon table would also be useful, but the galley surfaces are all fiddled and there is a sturdy support post by the curved companionway steps.

The joinery feels solid. The sole panels in particular were noticeably quiet underfoot. Although Bavaria’s method of screwing these down is not so practical for accessing the bilge in a hurry, there are numerous panels to allow access to all areas.

All five companionway steps lift to get at the forward end of the engine and there are good side panels in each aft cabin. 

Look beneath the scenes and you begin to notice a few scrappier details. I don’t like seeing electronics mounted in non-watertight lockers, for example, and the use of bare ply and veneered bulkheads here are unlikely to prove durable. I also think it a backward step that Bavaria has returned to using hand lay-up for manufacture instead of vacuum infusion.

The Bavaria C42 is designed to hit that broadest of markets, the Ford Model T of 40ft production cruisers, yet it shows that mass market does not have to mean boring. Take the wheel of this powerful design in a breeze and you’ll soon find you can have your new voluminous family cruiser and still actively enjoy the sailing. The Bavaria is not without its flaws, but wherever you look you seem to discover added value. There is maximum space where you want it, in the accommodation, saloon and cockpit, all fitted into a clever hull shape that offers stability and performance. Every industry needs models that set the standard in their range. The C42 sets a new bar in the 40ft sector and, therefore, potentially what should be deemed ‘good value’ today.

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