The Bavaria Match 42 represents a distinct departure from the high-volume, comfort-first philosophy that defined the German shipyard’s Cruiser line during the early 2000s. Launched in 2004 as the flagship of the performance-oriented Match series, which included the Match 35 and 38, the 42 was Bavaria’s ambitious attempt to penetrate the competitive racer-cruiser market dominated by the likes of X-Yachts and Beneteau’s First series. Designed by the legendary naval architect Doug Peterson, the Match 42 was engineered specifically for the IMS (International Measuring System) handicap rule, featuring a deeper keel, a more slender hull form, and a significantly taller rig than its cruising cousins.
Used Bavaria Match 42 Sailboats for Sale
- Make
- Bavaria
- Model
- Match 42
- Builder
- Bavaria Yachts
- Designer
- Doug Peterson/J&J Design
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2004 - 2006
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