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Bavaria 42

Bavaria · 2002–2010

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Bavaria 42

Bavaria · 2002–2010

LOA 42.3ft
Beam 13.5ft
Disp. 19,400lbs
Ballast Ratio 33%
D/L Ratio 205
CSV 2.05
MCR 26.5
SA/D 17.0
Cabins 3
Berths 6
Sea Berths 2
Rudder Spade
Keel Fin
Rig Sloop
Mast Deck Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Fin Keel
Stern Transom

German production cruiser. Good build quality for the price. Popular European coastal cruiser and charter boat.

Use-Case Scores

Coastal80Bluewater49Pacific57Singlehand74Liveaboard66Upwind74Downwind46

Score Breakdown

Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.

Rudder Type Spade · 20% weight · 30 pts
Keel Type Fin · 10% weight · 50 pts
Mast Step Deck Stepped · 10% weight · 60 pts
Ballast Ratio 0.33 · 10% weight · 47 pts
Backstay Yes · 10% weight · 100 pts
Galley Safety Open Linear · 10% weight · 25 pts
Capsize Screening 2.05 · 10% weight · 44 pts
D/L Ratio 205 · 10% weight · 53 pts
Motion Comfort 26.5 · 10% weight · 46 pts

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