Bavaria 42 cruiser

BAVARIA 42 CRUISER 2005 FOR SALE – WELL-EQUIPPED 3-CABIN SAILBOAT

Discover this Bavaria 42 Cruiser for sale, a used cruising yacht built in 2005, particularly well-equipped and featuring many recent upgrades.

This Bavaria 42 Cruiser 2005 offers an excellent balance between onboard comfort, internal volume, and performance under sail. With its 12.83 m length, 3.99 m beam and a layout with 3 cabins, this Bavaria used sailboat is perfectly suited for family cruising, with friends, extended stays aboard, as well as for coastal or offshore navigation.

It is a great opportunity for those seeking a 12-meter sailboat for sale, comfortable, spacious, and already extensively equipped.

Bavaria 42 Cruiser with Volvo Penta 55 HP engine

This Bavaria 42 Cruiser is powered by a Volvo Penta D2-55 diesel engine of 55 HP, paired with a Sail-Drive transmission. The engine has approximately 1,065 hours (ongoing).

The fuel capacity is 210 liters and the two water tanks offer a total capacity of 340 liters, a real advantage for planning trips lasting several days.

Numerous recent upgrades in 2024 and 2025

This used Bavaria 42 Cruiser stands out for the extent of recently replaced or installed equipment.

In 2024, the following were notably installed:

Airtronic D5 Eberspächer heating, Vortex genoa, Code D Delta sails of 100 m² with Profurl furler, Tohatsu 3.5 HP outboard motor, Raymarine EV-400 autopilot, and Raymarine Axiom 9 navigation center.

In 2025, the boat also received a new mainsail, a 2.70 m Orange Marine dinghy, a fixed Cobra VHF, running rigging, and a bimini.

A sailboat equipped for cruising

The equipment also includes an AIS transceiver, radar, wind vane anemometer, knot-speed sensor, electric windlass, 2 x 130 W solar panels, inverter, charger, and four service batteries.

For onboard comfort, this 3-cabin sailboat also features refrigerators, a cockpit shower, a cockpit table, a dodger, pushpits, and a swim ladder.

Safety measures are well represented, including a offshore armament, a GlobalFix distress beacon, and a Sea Safe 6-person survival container with 24-hour extension.

With a draft of 1.80 m, its 3-cabin layout, numerous equipment, and recent sails, this Bavaria 42 Cruiser for sale is a particularly attractive unit for cruising in the Mediterranean, coastal navigation, or long-range voyages.

This used Bavaria sailboat is now ready to sail, with much of its essential equipment renewed in 2024 and 2025, thus minimizing immediate investments for its future owner.

An excellent opportunity for those looking for a Bavaria 42 Cruiser 2005 for sale, a 3-cabin cruising sailboat, a offshore-ready sailboat, or more generally a 12-meter used boat offering comfort, autonomy, and complete equipment.

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