Bavaria Match 42 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Bavaria Match 42 means looking at a 41-foot-2-inch J&J Design cruiser-racer built by Bavaria Yachts between 2004 and 2006, with a fractional sloop rig, bulb keel, and spade rudder. These are performance-oriented boats that still cruise, and the brokerage fleet mixes private and ex-charter histories, so a buyer should read each listing's background carefully rather than assuming a lightly used private boat.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available, and ex-charter examples are common anchor. The three-cabin arrangement favors private cruising with cabins for separate occupants, while the alternative layout trades some separation for more open accommodation. Either way, the Match 42's 12-foot-3-inch beam and 80-gallon water capacity make it a usable coastal or extended-weekend cruiser.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most boats on the market are commonly fitted with a chartplotter, autopilot, solar, inverter, life raft, and bimini — a cluster that covers navigation, energy, and cockpit shade for typical use. Often-seen additions include heating, hot water, radar, and AIS, which together improve cold-weather comfort and collision avoidance. Less common but worth noting as owner upgrades are watermakers, air conditioning, code zero and asymmetric spinnakers, bow thrusters, and electric winches; these appear on some boats and signal a higher-spec or short-handed cruising setup rather than standard equipment.
What to Inspect
The Match 42 uses solid fiberglass for both hull and deck, and a survey should confirm laminate condition in the usual way. The Volvo Penta D2-55 is the single diesel, and its 55-horsepower output and 40-gallon tank are worth checking for service history and fuel-system condition. Because ex-charter examples are common, scrutinize rigging, sail inventory, and interior wear consistent with fleet use.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats typically appear in Croatia, Türkiye, Australia, Martinique, Spain, and Italy. For a buyer, the practical checklist is: confirm the layout matches your plans (three-cabin is the common one), verify the commonly fitted electronics and often-seen comfort gear are present and working, treat watermaker or bow thruster as bonuses rather than expected, and survey any ex-charter history closely. The short 2004–2006 build window keeps the fleet limited, so patience and a wide regional search pay off.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Bavaria Match 42. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 7 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 2 | $119,671 | — |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $84,610 | -29.3% |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $56,793 | -32.9% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $105,010 | +84.9% |
| Apr 26 | 4 | $87,508 | -16.7% |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $96,211 | +9.9% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $92,723 | -3.6% |
Where they're listed
Bavaria Match 42 listings appear across 7 countries. Croatia has the most listings with 4 (30.8%), followed by Australia and Martinique.
Country view
13 listings · 7 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $84,610 | 4 | 0 | 30.8% |
| Australia | $121,827 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% |
| Martinique | $56,793 | 2 | 0 | 15.4% |
| Turkey | $95,621 | 2 | 1 | 15.4% |
| Spain | $107,211 | 1 | 0 | 7.7% |
| Guadeloupe | $74,179 | 1 | 1 | 7.7% |
| Italy | $132,131 | 1 | 0 | 7.7% |
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| First First 42 | 42.92' | $ 49,500 | 24 | 6 |
| Sabre 42 | 41.75' | $ 91,950 | 22 | 8 |
| Palmer Johnson J/42 | 42' | $ 151,950 | 18 | 3 |
| Bavaria Match 42You are here | — | $ 92,723 | 13 | 3 |
| Bavaria Match 35 | 34.5' | $ 72,991 | 8 | 3 |
| Baltic 42 | 42.43' | $ 77,390 | 6 | 1 |