Bavaria Yachts 42 Match

In a perfect world we could have whatever we wanted, and our yachts would be all things to all men. According to Bavaria, the new 42 Match is just that - so Geoff Middleton travelled abroad to find out if it was true

ON DECKCRUISING IN STYLERACE READYHow do they do it?

HIGHS

A light, easy-sail boat that belies its length
Good fitout and appointments for cruising
Roomy three-cabin layout
Excellent deck hardware and good cockpit layout

LOWS

Some interior cosmetics don't look so durable
Mass-produced interior can be prone to gaps and fit issues
Some deck fittings looked underdone and didn't have backing plates

BAVARIA 42 MATCH

PRICE AS TESTED 175,590 euro (ex Spain)

OPTIONS FITTED

Carbon rig, Sobstad sails (sponsored), Volvo D2-55 55hp engine, lead keel 2.45m draft, refrigeration

PRICED FROM $AU330,000

GENERAL

Hull type: Monohull racer/cruiser

Material: Handlaid fibreglass

Length overall: 12.4m

Length at waterline: 11.14m

Beam: 3.80m

Draft: 2.25m (shallow draft) 2.45m (deep draft)

Displacement: 7400kg

Ballast: 2550kg

CAPACITIES

Berths: Six/eight

Fuel: 150lt

Water: 150lt

ENGINE

Make/model: Volvo MD 2030

Type: Three-cylinder naturally aspirated diesel FWC

Rated hp: 29hp

Sail Area

Total: 114sqm (approx)

SUPPLIED BY North South Yachting, Quays Marina, 1856 Pittwater Rd, Church Point NSW, tel (02) 9998 9600

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Written byGeoff Middleton

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