Some sailing yachts are designed simply to make sailing enjoyable; others also make everything on board easier. This 2000 Bavaria 42 stands out for exactly that reason: a very complete cruising setup, unusually convenient handling for sailing with a small crew, and the added value of having had one owner from new.

Its electric genoa furler and electric genoa winches, furling mainsail, bow thruster, electric anchor windlass and autopilot make a 42-foot sailing yacht significantly easier to handle. It also features air conditioning in every cabin, three double cabins, two heads, Raymarine electronics, synthetic teak-effect decking renewed in 2021 and a plotter updated in 2024.

A very well maintained yacht, prepared for both family cruising and longer passages with comfort, safety and autonomy.

About this Bavaria 42
Built in 2000 and kept by one owner from new, this Bavaria 42 offers a well-balanced cruising layout with three double cabins, two heads and a spacious central saloon.

It is powered by a 55 HP Volvo Penta MD22 diesel engine and has a particularly practical handling specification: electric genoa furling, electric genoa winches, manually operated furling mainsail, bow thruster and electric anchor windlass.

Navigation electronics include autopilot, GPS, a Raymarine plotter updated in 2024, depth sounder, log, wind instruments and VHF. The synthetic teak-effect deck was renewed in 2021, while the aft area retains a wood finish.

The yacht is also authorised for 10 persons and carries a liferaft, EPIRB, black-water holding tank and equipment aimed at genuine cruising use.

Technical specifications
Builder: Bavaria Yachts
Model: Bavaria 42
Year: 2000
Type: Cruising sailing yacht
Length: 12.90 m
Beam: 3.95 m
Draft: 1.90 m
Hull material: GRP
Keel: Bulb keel
Engine: Volvo Penta MD22
Power: 55 HP
Fuel: Diesel
Cabins: 3 double cabins
Heads: 2
Flag: Spanish
Fresh-water tank: 340 L
Black-water holding tank: 40 L
Tax status: VAT and Spanish registration tax paid
Authorised capacity: 10 persons
Ownership: One owner from new
Engine and manoeuvring
Volvo Penta MD22
55 HP
Diesel engine
Volvo Penta instrumentation
Max Power bow thruster
Wheel steering
Magnetic compass
Electric anchor windlass
Direct stern access
Swim ladder
Manual gangway
Sails and handling
One of the main strengths of this yacht is how easy it is to handle for a 42-foot sailing boat.

Manually operated furling mainsail
Furling genoa
Electric genoa furler
Electric genoa winches
Harken winches
Handling organised from the cockpit
This configuration is especially convenient for sailing as a couple or with a reduced crew, limiting the manpower required for routine manoeuvres.

Electronics and navigation
Raymarine plotter updated in 2024
GPS
Raytheon / Raymarine autopilot
Raymarine SmartController
Tridata
Depth sounder
Log
Wind instruments
VHF radio
Magnetic compass
Instrument repeaters in the cockpit
Additional instrumentation at the navigation station
Anchoring
Electric windlass
Anchor
Chain
Anchor locker
Ground tackle
Lines and fenders
Electrical and water systems
Bavaria Yachts main electrical panel
AC/DC installation
Battery monitoring
Sterling Power system
Battery charger
Air conditioning in all cabins
Water heater
Fresh-water tank: 340 L
Black-water holding tank: 40 L
Bilge pumps
Interior lighting
Electrical outlets distributed throughout the yacht
Deck and exterior
Synthetic teak-effect deck renewed in 2021
Wood finish in the aft area
Spacious cockpit
Bimini
Sprayhood
Cockpit table
Bow thruster
Manual gangway
Swim ladder
Stainless-steel rails and pulpits
Direct access to the sea from the stern
Wide side decks
Interior and layout
Saloon
Spacious central saloon
U-shaped sofa
Facing sofa
Large central table
LG TV
Audio system
Separate navigation table
Generous lockers
Shelving
Interior lighting
Blinds on portlights
Wood interior joinery
Galley
Longitudinal galley
2-burner gas cooker
Neptune 2000 oven
Refrigerator
Stainless-steel sink
Worktop
Drawers
Cabinets and storage
Forward cabin
Double berth
Wardrobes
Storage
Lighting
Ventilation
Air conditioning
Aft cabins
2 independent double cabins
Double berths
Wardrobes
Storage
Lighting
Ventilation
Air conditioning in both cabins
Heads
2 heads compartments
Marine toilets
Washbasins
Taps
Lockers
Mirrors
Opening portlights
Black-water holding tank
Hot water
Safety
Liferaft
EPIRB
VHF radio
Lifebuoy
Ground tackle
Safety equipment
Yacht authorised for 10 persons
Updates and key equipment
One owner from new
Raymarine plotter updated in 2024
Synthetic teak-effect deck renewed in 2021
Electric genoa furler
Electric genoa winches
Furling mainsail
Max Power bow thruster
Electric windlass
Air conditioning in all cabins
Autopilot
GPS / plotter
Complete wind instrumentation
Liferaft
EPIRB
Black-water holding tank
Water heater
Manual gangway
Bulb keel
Maintenance and condition
One of the most interesting aspects of this yacht is its history: it has remained with one owner from new and is presented as a very well maintained boat.

Recent updates include renewal of the synthetic teak-effect deck in 2021 and installation of an updated Raymarine plotter in 2024.

Its handling configuration, safety equipment and comfort systems show a yacht prepared to continue being used as a genuine cruising sailboat.

Why this boat stands out
This Bavaria 42 brings together several features that are not always found in combination on a sailing yacht of this generation.

It offers three double cabins and two heads, a practical layout for cruising with family or guests. At the same time, it has particularly assisted sail handling with an electric genoa furler, electric winches, furling mainsail and bow thruster, substantially reducing the physical effort required.

Air conditioning in every cabin, Raymarine electronics, the 2024 plotter update and the deck renewed in 2021 complete a specification strongly focused on practical use.

There is also something difficult to quantify but particularly valuable in a used yacht: one owner from new and continuous maintenance throughout its life.