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Other · 47 ft (14 m) · Marina Gouvia
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- Bavaria Yachts
- Modèle
- Bavaria Sport 42 HT
- Longueur
- 47 ft (14 m)
- Passagers
- 6
- Cabines
- 2
Verdict
The Bavaria 42 Sport HT is a practical hardtop cruiser with a strong balance of performance, outdoor versatility, and family-friendly accommodation. It is best suited to owners who want a spacious 44ft planing yacht with capable handling, solid equipment, and good day-boat credentials rather than ultra-luxury fit-out.
Avantages
- +Hardtop design gives good weather protection while keeping an open social layout
- +Twin Volvo diesel setup and thrusters support confident maneuvering
- +2 cabins and 2 bathrooms make it workable for short family cruising
- +1500L fuel capacity suits moderate range and extended weekend use
- +Strong inventory of navigation and comfort equipment
Inconvénients
- −Most sources show 4 berths, so overnight capacity is lower than the advertised 6 guests
- −Cabin layout is compact for longer stays compared with larger flybridge yachts
- −Fuel burn will be meaningful at planing speeds
- −Model-year and engine-spec listings vary across the market
The Bavaria 42 Sport HT is a 13.40m hardtop sport cruiser built around a planing GRP hull, with a wide beam and a layout that prioritizes cockpit use and sheltered helm operation. Public listings consistently place it in the 44ft class, with the hardtop adding usable protection without turning it into a closed motor yacht.
On the water, the boat is typically described with twin Volvo diesel power and a total output around 740 hp, which is enough for brisk coastal cruising and respectable top-end performance. Bow and stern thrusters, plus common navigation aids such as autopilot, GPS, radar, and a windlass, should make docking and close-quarters handling more manageable than many boats of this size.
Comfort is one of its strengths for a sport cruiser: two cabins, two bathrooms, air conditioning, heating, generator support, and standard domestic equipment such as a fridge and oven make it suitable for short family trips. The main limitation is sleeping capacity, because several public sources show 4 berths rather than 6, so it reads more as a four-berth cruiser with optional day use for more guests.
Value is generally good for buyers or charter users who want a well-equipped, mainstream European sport cruiser with a proven layout. It is not the most luxurious yacht in the segment, but the combination of size, equipment, and practical handling makes it a balanced option if the condition and maintenance history are solid.
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