Bavaria Yachts Vision 42

Sailboat 42′ Since 2014

Overview

Builder
Bavaria Yachts
Model
Vision 42
Type
Sailboat
Built
2014 on
Designer
Bruce Farr
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
42′ (12.80 m)
Waterline length
37′ 5″ (11.40 m)
Beam
13′ 4″ (4.05 m)
Displacement
21,605 lb (9,800 kg)
Ballast
5,401 lb (2,450 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
868 sq ft (80.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
52′ 6″ (16.01 m)
J (foretriangle base)
14′ 4″ (4.37 m)
P (mainsail luff)
50′ (15.25 m)
E (mainsail foot)
18′ 2″ (5.54 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
17.9

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
184

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

Ballast ratio
25%

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

Capsize screening
1.91

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG

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

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