By definition, the Cruiser series
from Bavaria does not produce racing
yachts, yet that doesn’t mean that
speed is neglected. Smooth lines and
a tall rig combine to give excellent
port-to-port mobility for the
cruiser and charterer alike.
Performances and handling
The twin wheels at the stern may
initially appear to be a nod towards
high performance, but as any
charterer knows they mean easy
access from the dockside to deck. A
look skywards reveals the simplest
of twin-spreader rigs with
fractional forestay, cabin-top
mainsail track, minimal over lapping
headsails and standard furling gear.
Looking forward the side decks and
coach roof have practical anti-slide
finishes with teak on all major seat
thwarts and cockpit floor.
All sheets and halyards meet at the
cabin top so changing gears is a
simple task. Sailing wise, she is high pointing, courtesy of a cast iron keel
shaped in a modern lateral profile. The draught is 1.80m and the rudder streamlined and fore balanced. Two people easily manage the gear,
and that includes getting the mainsail up
and down.
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Specifications
Year of built: 2005 - in production
Cabins: 3
WC: 2
Guests in cabins: 6
Guests on board: 7
L.O.A.: 12,99 m
L.W.L.: 11,40 m
Beam: 3,99 m
Draft:
1,80 m. - 2,10 m.
Fuel capacity: 210 lit
Water capacity: 360 lit
Engine: 38-55 hp
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Accommodation
Stepping below decks the finish is in
African mahogany. Headroom is ample
-at least 6-ft plus in the old scale and has
six main opening
hatches along with six opening side
windows. The chart table has
a compartment for nautical charts and
navigation instruments with more stowage
underneath the seat.
The Cruiser 42
has a marinised cooker and oven. There is an
insulated cooling box with electrical
refrigeration and a stainless steel sink, complemented by
stowage in drawers with drop doors and
simple push locks. There are two marine
heads with easy-care synthetic surfaces, two
pump toilets with holding tank aft (disposal
via seacock) and electric shower,
water-disposal pump and pump filter to
ensure no blockages.
Charter
price
Intended as a model competitive with
offerings from Jeanneau and Beneteau the
Bavaria 42 Cruiser priced at €3.100 per week
is definitely an attractive option for a
family or a group of up to 6 sailors.
