Bavaria 42
Description
The Bavaria 42 is a spacious and popular family cruising sailboat produced by Bavaria Yachts in Germany from 1998 to 2001. Designed by J&J Design (the Slovenian firm of Japec and Jernej Jakopin, who collaborated extensively with Bavaria during this classic era), it was built in relatively modest production quantities—estimated in the low hundreds (likely 200–400 units total across variants, though exact figures are not publicly documented by the yard, as is common for many models from that period). This places it as a less mass-produced model compared to Bavaria's later high-volume lines, contributing to its appeal as a sought-after classic with solid build quality, generous accommodations, and balanced cruising performance suited to coastal, Mediterranean, or light offshore use.
Construction Details
| Designer | J & J Design |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bavaria Yachts |
| Length | 42.580 ft |
| LOA | 42.580 ft |
| LWL | 36.580 ft |
| Beam | 12.960 ft |
| Displacement | 18519 lb |
| Ballast | 6700 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.400 ft |
| Year Built | 1998 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 49.87 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.14 ft |
| p | - |
| e | - |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.87 ft | 16.14 ft | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Bavaria 42 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 51 ft - (15545 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 27.5 ft - (8382 mm) |
| Leech | 47 ft - (14326 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1052 ft² |
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