Design Bavaria Match 42
Sailboat
41′ 2″
Since 2004
Overview
- Builder
- Design
- Model
- Bavaria Match 42
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 2004–2006
- Designer
- Doug Peterson/J&J
- Hull
- Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
- Hull material
- Bavaria Yachts (GER)
- Rig
- Fractional Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 41′ 2″ (12.56 m)
- Waterline length
- 36′ 1″ (11.00 m)
- Beam
- 12′ 4″ (3.75 m)
- Displacement
- 16,280 lb (7,384 kg)
- Ballast
- 5,610 lb (2,545 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 876 sq ft (81.4 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 50′ 10″ (15.49 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 14′ 9″ (4.50 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 48′ 10″ (14.90 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 19′ (5.79 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 21.8
- Displacement / length
- 154
- Ballast ratio
- 34%
- Capsize screening
- 1.94
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Ballast Type
- Lead
- Construction
- Bavaria Yachts (GER)
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.