Bavaria 42 Ocean
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| Make | Bavaria |
|---|---|
| Model | 42 Ocean |
| Year | 1999 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | €105,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Center Cockpit |
| Length | 12.98 m |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Preveza, Greece |
| Tax Status | Tax Paid |
| LOA | 12.98 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 3.98 m |
| Min. Draft | 1.95 m |
| Keel Type | enums.keel-type.kt-bulb |
| Builder | Bavaria |
|---|---|
| Certification | CE-Certification |
| Hull Shape | Displacement |
Description
Bavaria 42 Ocean – Bluewater Comfort with Confidence
This well-loved and carefully maintained Bavaria 42 Ocean is a centre cockpit cruiser designed for serious bluewater sailing with the comfort and space ideal for Mediterranean cruising. Recent upgrades include new Quantum sails (2021), standing rigging (2019), and a fully serviced engine with extensive preventative work completed. Her spacious interior boasts excellent headroom and practical liveaboard features, while the teak decks were recaulked in 2019 and Coppercoated in 2021 – perfect for low-maintenance, long-distance cruising.
Broker's Remarks
This Bavaria 42 Ocean is beautifully presented and in excellent overall condition, with low engine hours and a strong service record. The well-balanced layout is ideal for extended cruising or full-time living aboard, offering a large owner's aft cabin with en-suite, a comfortable forward double cabin with its own heads, and a bright, airy saloon. The galley has been upgraded for practical use at sea or in harbour, and thoughtful storage runs throughout. With quality upgrades including recent sails, modern rigging, new upholstery, and a reliable inventory, this yacht is ready to sail.
Highlights include:
- Coppercoat antifouling (2021) over 4 layers of Gelshield
- New Quantum mainsail and 130% genoa (2021)
- Standing rigging replaced (2019) with Selden OEM
- New interior upholstery (2022), fans, and LED lighting throughout
- Ewincher electric winch and wireless anchor control system
- New calorifier with immersion heater (2023)
- Full heavy-duty winter cover, bimini with side panels
- SeaMax 2.7m tender with Mercury 3.5hp outboard (2021)
- EU VAT Paid
A thoughtfully upgraded and genuinely capable cruiser with bluewater credentials – ideal for those dreaming of extended Mediterranean adventures.
Enquire now to arrange a viewing and step aboard your next adventure.
The Bavaria 42 Ocean is a well-regarded centre-cockpit cruiser that combines robust construction, a practical layout, and proven offshore capability. Built in an era when Bavaria focused on quality over quantity, this model features solid fibreglass layup, real teak joinery, and a spacious interior suited to liveaboard life. The deep aft cabin, generous saloon, and secure cockpit make it a favourite among couples or families planning extended cruising. With easy engine access, balanced handling under sail, and a reputation for reliability, the 42 Ocean delivers excellent comfort and seaworthiness at a manageable size.
Comparable yachts include the Moody 42 or HR 42, which share similar centre-cockpit layouts and bluewater ambitions. The Beneteau Oceanis 423 and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43DS are also worth comparing, though they lean more towards volume and lighter sailing characteristics. What sets the Bavaria 42 Ocean apart is its balance of traditional build quality with modern cruising features—offering excellent value for serious sailors who want a capable, good-looking
Full Specification
CONSTRUCTION
- Type: Sail
- Construction Materials: GRP
- Builder: Bavaria Yachts
- Model: Ocean 42
- Year Built: 1998
- Year Launched: 1999
- Hull Form: Fin keel with lead ballast
- Rudder Type: Skeg
- Steering Type: Wheel (aft cockpit)
- Deck Materials: Teak (very good -recaulked 2019)
- Superstructure: GRP
- Hull Colour: White
- Osmosis Treatment (preventative)
- Antifoul: Coppercoat (2021) over Gelshield
- Hull Built: Germany
DIMENSIONS
- LOA: 12.98 m (42 ft 7 in)
- LWL: 11.00 m (36 ft 1 in)
- Beam: 3.98 m (13 ft 1 in)
- Draft: 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
- Displacement: 9.7 tonnes
- Air Draft: 18 m (59 ft 1 in)
MECHANICAL
- Engine: Volvo MD22P
- HP: 59 hp
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Engine Hours: Approx. 2700
- Cooling: Freshwater/Seawater
- Drive Type: Saildrive (seal replaced 2019)
- Propeller: Max Prop feathering
- Fuel Consumption: 2.8 L/hr
- Cruising Speed: 6 knots
- Max Speed: 8.5 knots
- Range: 500 nm
- Bow Thruster: Vetus (75 hp)
- Soundproofed Engine Room
- Spare Parts: Starter motor, alternator, windlass motor, fuel and water pumps, belts, filters
PERFORMANCE
- Comfortable cruising at 6 knots
- Max speed under power: approx. 8.5 knots
TANKAGE
- Fuel: 230 L (1 tank, plastic)
- Water: 400 L (2 tanks, plastic)
- Holding Tank: 75 L (1 tank, plastic) with level gauge and pump-out
- All tank senders and gauges replaced (2022)
ELECTRICAL
- Domestic Batteries: 4 × 140Ah (2022)
- Engine Starter Battery: 1 × 80Ah (2022)
- Solar Panels: 2 × 210W (420W total, 2022)
- Battery Charger: Victron
- Inverter: 500A
- Shore Power (with cable)
- Victron App-connected charger, battery monitor, solar regulator
RIGGING
- Rig Type: Sloop
- Spars: Selden aluminium
- Standing Rigging: Replaced 2019 (Selden OEM)
- Running Rigging: Continually upgraded
- Reefing System: In-mast furling mainsail
- Furling Headsail: Selden
- Electric Winch: Ewincher
- Lines lead aft to cockpit
SAILS
- Mainsail: Quantum radial cut, furling (2021, excellent)
- Genoa: 130% Quantum radial cut (2021, excellent)
- Storm Sail: Not listed
- Cruising Chute: Not listed
NAVIGATION
- Chart Plotter: Standard Horizon CP300 (with Mediterranean SD card)
- GPS: Furuno (chart table)
- Radar: JRC
- Wind/Speed/Depth: Autohelm ST60 series
- Autopilot: Autohelm ST6002 with S100 controller
- Compass: Plastimo Offshore
- VHF: Standard Horizon + ICOM handheld
- AIS: Not specified
- Navtex: NASA
- Additional: CruzPro GPS logger replaces paddlewheel
DECK
- Decking: Teak (recaulked 2019)
- Anchor: Ultra 26 kg with stainless swivel + Fortress kedge
- Chain: 65 m × 8 mm stainless
- Windlass: Ital Thunderer 1500 W (2020) + 2x wireless remotes
- Winches: Harken 2 × 48, 2 × 40, 1 × 30 + electric Ewincher
- Cockpit Table & Lockers
- Deck Shower (cockpit)
- Boarding Ladder (stern + bow)
- Davits: Outboard crane and bracket
- Midships boarding gates
- Passarelle: Folding, stern-mounted with winch control
SAFETY
- Life Raft: 4-person (serviced 2020)
- Life Jackets: 4 × self-inflating
- Danbuoy: Seago self-inflating
- Flares: In date
- Fire Extinguishers: 4
- Fire Blanket: 1
- EPIRB: Not listed
- Manual Bilge Pump: 1
- Electric Bilge Pump: 1
- Searchlight
- Horn: Air horn
- Radar Reflector
- Emergency Tiller
- Ocean Stern Fender
ACCOMMODATION
- Cabins: 3 (2 doubles, 2 saloon singles)
- Berths: 6
- Heads: 2 manual Jabsco, thermostatic showers
- Headroom: Over 2m
- Upholstery: Replaced 2022
- Flooring: Wood
- Curtains (all hatches)
- Hanging Lockers: 3
- Wet Locker: 1
- Chart Table
- Saloon Table
LAYOUT
Spacious centre cockpit layout with a large owner’s aft cabin featuring en-suite heads and king-size slat-based mattress. A forward double cabin also includes en-suite access, while the saloon offers two generous single berths.
DOMESTIC
Well-equipped galley includes 2-burner gas hob and oven, large Danfoss compressor fridge with keel cooler and ventilation fans. Hot water is supplied via a 20L calorifier (new 2023). Additional features include separate filtered drinking water tap, stereo, LED lighting throughout, and 4× gas bottles.
CANVAS
- Sprayhood: Sunbrella
- Bimini: Sunbrella with removable sunblock panels
- Sail Cover: UV Strip
- Winter Cover: Full heavy-duty boom cover
- Cockpit Cushions
TENDER
- Tender: SeaMax 2.7 m with inflatable keel (2021)
- Outboard: Mercury 3.5 hp 4-stroke (2021)
- Mounting: Stern-mounted with crane
MISCELLANEOUS
- Fenders: 9 + Ocean stern fender
- Warps: Numerous
- Boat Hooks
- BBQ: Magma gas BBQ plumbed into main supply
- Spare 3-blade propeller included
EXTRA DETAILS
- Nature Pure 0.5 micron drinking water filter
- LED masthead and stern anchor lights
- Full chart inventory for Croatia, Greece, and Turkey
- All cookware, cutlery included
TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX
Listed below are the documents/or copies which we have seen on listing this yacht.
- Title and Bills of Sale
- VAT Invoice from Dealer
- RCD (Recreational Craft Directive) Certificate
- Builder’s Certificate
KNOWN DEFECTS
NONE
HISTORY
This Bavaria Ocean 42 has benefited from continual maintenance and key upgrades by the current owner, including rigging, sails, and propulsion systems. Always privately owned and dry stored off-season, 'Sandgirl' is presented in excellent condition, ready for her next adventure.
