Ka Shing Bavaria 42

Sailboat 42′ 6″ Since 1982

Overview

Builder
Ka Shing
Model
Bavaria 42
Type
Sailboat
Built
1982 on
Designer
Ron Amy
Hull
Long Keel
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
42′ 6″ (12.95 m)
Waterline length
35′ 7″ (10.85 m)
Beam
13′ (3.96 m)
Displacement
34,810 lb (15,790 kg)
Ballast
10,043 lb (4,555 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
344

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
29%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.59

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.