Bavaria 42 Caribic from 1988, a solid and well-known cruising vessel, which has received a series of significant upgrades in recent years, especially in the energy system and electronics.
In 2023, a major update was carried out with the installation of a 400Ah lithium battery system, accompanied by extensive solar panel capacity and Victron management, allowing for good autonomy on board. Additionally, the boat features complete Garmin electronics, including a plotter, radar, autopilot, and wind system.
It is equipped with a Yanmar 4JH2-HTE engine from 2005, with regular maintenance and in proper working order.
As for the interior, it has a layout of 3 cabins and 2 bathrooms, offering functional space for family navigation or stays on board. It also has diesel heating and a hot water system.
It includes a complete inventory of sails, allowing adaptation to different sailing conditions.
Overall, it is an interesting option for those looking for a cruising sailboat with a proven base and improvements already made in key aspects.
INVENTORY – BAVARIA 42 CARIBIC GENERAL DATA

Name: Sunny Joy
Shipyard: Bavaria
Model: Caribic 42
Year: 1988
Length: 12.20 m
Beam: 3.98 m
Draft: 1.80 m
Displacement: 8,000 kg
Material: Fiberglass (GRP)
Hull number (HIN): 13011H889
VAT status: Paid

ENGINE

Brand: Yanmar
Model: 4JH2-HTE
Year: 2005
Power: 56 kW (~75 HP)
Hours: approx. 2,500 h
Condition:

No oil consumption
Regular maintenance
Last service: April 2026


SAILS

Main sail (2014)
New main sail
Used genoa
New genoa
Genoa 130% checked
Storm sail (very good condition)
Stay sail with sail

NAVIGATION AND ELECTRONICS

Garmin plotter (2023)
Garmin radar (2023)
Garmin autopilot (2023)
Garmin Carbon wind vane/anemometer (2023)
Raymarine sounder
Raymarine speed log
Raymarine interior plotter
Raymarine VHF radio

ELECTRICITY AND ENERGY

400Ah lithium battery system (2023)
Victron Smart Shunt (2023)
2000W / 3000W inverter (2023)
Battery-to-battery charger 40A (2023)
230V 20A charger
Varta 90Ah starter battery (2020)
2000W induction stove

SOLAR PANELS

4 x 100W with Victron MPPT (2023)
2 x 75W with MPPT
2 x 100W with MPPT

DECK EQUIPMENT

Delta anchor 28 kg
60 m of chain (10 mm) (2019)
Dinghy/Tender 2.50 m (4 people) (2023)
Honda 2.3 HP outboard motor (2023)
8 cylindrical fenders
2 round fenders
Stern shower
Bimini

INTERIOR AND COMFORT

3 cabins / 8 berths
2 bathrooms

LAYOUT

Double bed in the bow (Snooze mattress)
2 guest cabins

EQUIPMENT

New kitchen sink (2023)
New bathroom sinks
Indirect LED lighting
Diesel heating
Hot water from the engine
5 new windows (2020)
Fully equipped kitchen (dishes included)