The Bavaria Match 42, a light-displacement aft-cockpit sloop, was designed by Doug Peterson and built in Germany by Bavaria Yachts.
Underwater Profile: Bulb fin keel & spade rudder
Hull Material: GRP (Fibreglass)
Length Overall: 41'2" (12.6m)
Waterline Length: 36'1" (11.0m)
Beam: 12'3" (3.7m)
Draft: 7'1" (2.2m)*
Rig Type: Fractional sloop
Displacement: 16,280lb (7,384kg)
Designer: Doug Peterson
Builder: Bavaria Yachts (Germany)
Year First Built: 2004
Year Last Built: 2006
* A shallow draft version is available with a draft of 6'1" (1.85m).
1. Sail Area/Displacement Ratio: 30.7
2. Ballast/Displacement Ratio: 34.5
3. Displacement/Length Ratio: 155
4. Comfort Ratio: 23.8
5. Capsize Screening Formula: 1.9
1. A Sail Area/Displacement Ratio of 30.7 suggests that, in the right hands, the Bavaria Match 42 will have enough performance to leave most other sailboats of similar waterline length well astern.
2. A Ballast/Displacement Ratio of 34.5 would usually mean that the Bavaria Match 42 would have a tendency to heel uncomfortably in a gust, and need to be reefed early to keep her sailing upright in a moderate breeze.
However, as she has much of her ballast concentrated in a bulb at the foot of her fin keel, she's likely to be considerably stiffer than her published Ballast/Displacement Ratio might suggest.
3. A Displacement/Length Ratio of 155, tells us the Bavaria Match 42 is clearly a light displacement sailboat. If she's loaded with too much heavy cruising gear her performance will suffer to a degree.
4. Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio of 23.8 suggests that crew comfort of a Bavaria Match 42 in a seaway is similar to what you would associate with the motion of a coastal cruiser with moderate stability, which is not encouraging news for anyone prone to seasickness.
5. The Capsize Screening Formula (CSF) of 1.9 indicates that a Bavaria Match 42 would be a safer choice of sailboat for an ocean passage than one with a CSF of more than 2.0.
The Bavaria Match 42 is a fast and agile sailboat designed by Doug Peterson and J&J Design and built by Bavaria Yachts between 2004 and 2006. It is a light-displacement fractional sloop that combines performance, comfort and style.
Accommodation
The Bavaria Match 42 has a bright and cozy interior that offers ample living space and storage. It has a three-cabin layout that includes:
The Bavaria Match 42 also has a functional and stylish saloon that features:
The Bavaria Match 42 has an attractive and modern design that features mahogany woodwork, white upholstery, blue curtains and cushions, stainless steel fittings and halogen lights.
Hull and Deck
The Bavaria Match 42 has a strong and durable hull and deck that are made of fiberglass reinforced plastic (GRP) with sandwich construction.
The Bavaria Match 42 has a high-quality finish that includes:
The Bavaria Match 42 has an efficient and versatile sail plan that includes:
The Bavaria Match 42 has a reliable and powerful engine that provides:
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