The Bavaria 42 Cruiser is a mid-sized volume cruiser designed by J&J Design and built by Bavaria Yachts in Germany from 2005 to around 2013. As part of Bavaria's "Cruiser" line launched in the mid-2000s, the 42 offered large owners and charter operators modern styling, excellent interior volume, and three or four cabin layouts at an aggressive price point. Shoal and standard draft keels were available, and the masthead rig with large roller-furling genoa made her straightforward to sail shorthanded. The 42 Cruiser has been a regular entry on the ARC thanks to its combination of accommodation space, reasonable passage performance, and affordability.
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What is the Bavaria 42 Cruiser's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Bavaria 42 Cruiser has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 18.02. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Bavaria 42 Cruiser's comfort ratio?
The Bavaria 42 Cruiser has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 31.77. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Bavaria 42 Cruiser safe for offshore sailing?
The Bavaria 42 Cruiser has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.8. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Bavaria 42 Cruiser?
The theoretical hull speed of the Bavaria 42 Cruiser is 8.15 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Bavaria 42 Cruiser weigh?
The Bavaria 42 Cruiser has a displacement of 24,810 and a length overall (LOA) of 42.67.
Who designed the Bavaria 42 Cruiser?
The Bavaria 42 Cruiser was designed by J&J Design, first built in 2005.