BAVARIA 42 OCEAN
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 43.96 ft |
| LWL | 36.58 ft |
| Beam | 12.96 ft |
| Draft | 6.4 ft |
| Displacement | 20,724 lb |
| Ballast | 8,598.4 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 49.05 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 16.14 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 47.41 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16.24 ft |
| FLforestay | 16.1 ft |
| Mainsail | 811.6 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 395.8 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 672.9 sq ft |
About the BAVARIA 42 OCEAN
LOD: 42'7" / 12.98m Shallow draft: 1.65m / 5.42 ft Sail area: -Furling main: 33.7 sqm / 362.75 sqft -Batten main: 40.3 sqm / 433.8 sqft -Genoa: 51.5 sqm / 554.34 sqft The aft cockpit version was called the Bavaria 42.
The Bavaria 42 Ocean is a fractional sloop designed by J&J Design and built by Bavaria Yachts in Germany between 1998 and 2001. With a displacement of 20724.0 lb and a beam of 12.96 ft, this vessel offers a spacious interior typical of the era's cruising-oriented production yachts.
- Best for:
- This boat is well-suited for coastal cruisers and families seeking a comfortable, easy-to-handle sloop with ample interior volume. Its fractional rig and moderate sail area-to-displacement ratio of 21.04 make it manageable for short-handed sailing.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 20724.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.89, the boat offers reasonable stability for coastal passages, though its fin keel and moderate comfort ratio of 27.23 suggest it is best suited for protected waters rather than extreme offshore expeditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Beneteau Oceanis 423 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.2, as they share similar production years, fractional sloop rigs, and a focus on interior comfort over pure performance.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.9 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| 60° | 5.3 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| 75° | 5.6 | 6.6 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| 90° | 5.6 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| 110° | 5.4 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 9.3 |
| 120° | 5.3 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 9.2 |
| 135° | 4.5 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.8 |
| 150° | 3.7 | 4.8 | 5.8 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| Beat VMG | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Run VMG | 3.2 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.8 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 8.0 |
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
12 listings · boat years 1998–2016 · median $105,000
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 43.96ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 reported issues across 2 systems for the BAVARIA 42 OCEAN, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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