THE BOAT
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.
Fontnautic opinion
For Fontnautic, this Bavaria 42 stands out above all for the coherence of its equipment. It is not simply a matter of having a long options list, but of having the equipment that genuinely makes sailing and life on board easier.
The electric genoa furler, electric winches, furling mainsail and bow thruster make a 42-footer much easier to manage, while the three air-conditioned cabins, two heads and spacious saloon allow it to be used as a true cruising yacht.
Its single-owner history, together with the deck and electronics updates, adds another strong point for anyone looking for a used Bavaria 42 in Spain that is well equipped and intended to keep cruising for years to come.
Information and viewing
If you would like more information about this 2000 Bavaria 42, wish to review its documentation or arrange a viewing, please contact Fontnautic.
We can also assist throughout the pre-purchase inspection, sea trial, documentation review and complete transaction process.
Fontnautic reference: FN-BV42
