Bavaria 42 Cruiser

BAVARIA 42 CRUISER is an owner’s version with 3 double cabins and 2 heads. It has had a single owner since its first launch in 2007 and has never been chartered. Prepared and equipped for long-distance voyaging (solar panels, generator, watermaker, liferaft, etc.).

Known for its generous space and ease of handling with a reduced crew, it was designed by J&J DESIGN.

Key Features

• Bright and spacious saloon
• Comfortable headroom of 1.95m
• Warm woodwork
• Practical and fully equipped galley
• Twin-wheel cockpit
• Large central table with storage lockers
• Smooth circulation to the aft skirt
• Excellent seakeeping, stable in a breeze
• Good performance: 6.5–7 knots on long passages
• All lines led to the cockpit

A sound and high-quality unit ready for safe family cruising or long-distance voyaging.

Available for viewing by appointment at PORT MARITIMA – MARTIGUES.

Engine

• VOLVO PENTA D2-40, 39 HP diesel (1,357 hours, original)
• In 2023, the Volvo engine was removed for a major overhaul at 1,050 hours:
  • Preventive replacement of the cooling heat exchanger and exhaust elbow
  • Fresh paint
• Fuel consumption:
  • < 2 L/h at 1,800 RPM / 5 knots
  • 2.25 L/h at 2,000 RPM / 6 knots
• Fuel capacity: 240 L
• Transmission: Saildrive with Variprop 3-blade feathering propeller + spare original Volvo propeller
• Saildrive seal replaced in 2021
• Twin wheel steering stations with console

Main Specifications

• Built in 2006, purchased new at the Paris Boat Show in December 2006
• First launch: May 2007
• Single owner, never chartered or loaned

Dimensions:

• Length: 12.83 m
• Beam: 3.99 m
• Draft: 2.15 m
• Air draft: 16.45 m
• Headroom: 1.95 m
• Light displacement: 9,500 kg
• Ballast (lead): 3,000 kg

Sail Area:

• Mainsail (in-mast furling): 45 m²
• Genoa (furling): 44 m²
• Symmetric spinnaker (sock): 123 m²

Rigging: SELDEN brand

Capacities:

• Fuel: 240 L
• Fresh water: 390 L

Accommodations

3 double cabins + 2 heads (2 aft cabins + 1 forward cabin)

• 6–8 berths (including the spacious, bright, and functional saloon)
• Galley with:
  • Sink
  • 2-burner stove/oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Pressurized hot/cold water
• Ample storage and lockers
• Upholstery in good condition
• 2 heads with:
  • Sink
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Electronics (All replaced in 2025)

• RAYMARINE electronics package with:
  • Axiom 9+ multifunction display with Navionics Garmin cartography (Western Europe, South and Central America on microSD)
  • Inboard autopilot (new control unit)
  • Navigation system
  • QUANTUM radar (2026)
  • Depth sounder
  • Wind vane/anemometer
• Fixed VHF ASN ICOM with integrated GPS (5 years old)
• Portable waterproof and floating VHF (2025)
• AIS transponder/receiver with separate antenna, connected to the Raymarine network

Additional Equipment

• Electric windlass: Lofrans Caiman 12V/1000W (2020) + remote control from the helm and anchor locker
  • 80 m of 10 mm chain
• Anchors:
  • SPADE 20 kg (2025)
  • DELTA 20 kg
  • FOB light aluminum 6 kg (new)
• Stern arch in stainless steel tubes + 380W solar panels
• ATMB 350W 3-blade wind generator
• Davits for dinghy
• AIS antenna
• Hydrogenerator: 250W at 8 knots
• Liferaft: HERO 4-person (2022, serviced in 2026)
• Watermaker: Katadyn Power Survivor 25 L/h (2013)
• Emergency pump: 2-stroke motor, 30 m³/h flow rate
• Generator: Honda 1000 (gasoline) in the engine compartment
• Battery chargers:
  • Dolphin 40A
  • Backup Quick 45A (interchangeable)
• Batteries:
  • 2 x 140Ah AGM (2024)
  • 1 x 75Ah (engine, 2025)
• LED anchor and tricolor lights at the masthead + automatic backup anchor light on the stern arch
• 19-inch TNT TV with DVD player

Dinghy & Extras

• 3D TENDER 290 (2025), hypalon with aluminum semi-rigid hull
• Outboard motor: Honda Suzuki 6 HP / 4-stroke + fuel tank
• Spare parts, tools, and electric machines (circular saw, cordless drill, file, etc.)
• Complete diving equipment with:
  • Electric compressor: 12V/200 bar
  • 0.5 L tank (10-minute autonomy)

Covers & Canopies

• Dodger with 3 arches (2024)
• Bimini top with 4 arches, side and front extensions (2025)

Sails & Rigging

• Standing and running rigging + lower shrouds replaced in 2015 after the starboard lower shroud turnbuckle broke off Antigua. Upon arrival in Pointe-à-Pitre, ELVSTROM handled all repairs and work (€53,000).
• New genoa (March 2026)
• Mainsail: Original ELVSTROM (used for 1 season)
• Backup original genoa
• Second-hand symmetric spinnaker (123 m²) + rigging