Popular German-built family cruiser with spacious accommodations and responsive handling. Good balance of comfort and performance for serious cruising sailors.
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What is the Bavaria 42's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Bavaria 42 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 26.3. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Bavaria 42's comfort ratio?
The Bavaria 42 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 24.33. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Bavaria 42 safe for offshore sailing?
The Bavaria 42 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.97. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Bavaria 42?
The theoretical hull speed of the Bavaria 42 is 8.1 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Bavaria 42 weigh?
The Bavaria 42 has a displacement of 18519 and a length overall (LOA) of 42.6.
How much does a used Bavaria 42 cost?
Based on 3 recent market listings, used Bavaria 42 sailboats typically sell for between $89,900 and $249,000, with a median asking price of $125,000. Price varies significantly based on year, condition, location, and included equipment.
Who designed the Bavaria 42?
The Bavaria 42 was designed by J&J Design, first built in 1998.