Bavaria 42 Cruiser (sailboat) for sale

Remarks :
Magoo is a Bavaria Cruiser 42 with three cabins, two heads and berths for six, offered for sale in Preveza, Greece. She has been the subject of a thoughtful programme of upgrades by her current owners, based on survey findings and practical cruising experience, and is presented as a well-equipped yacht ready for immediate use.
Works include a renewed deck finish and hull preparation with fresh antifouling (2025 refit), a Victron lithium electrical system with approximately 900W of solar, a replaced saildrive seal (2022), and replacement of almost every through-hull and seacock with TruDesign composite fittings. Her inventory is extensive, with dinghy, outboard and a large selection of spares included in the sale.
Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs:
2025 refit: original teak decks replaced KiwiGrip non-slip coating
Victron lithium electrical system: 3 x 200Ah LiFePO4 batteries (600Ah) and approximately 900W solar
Through-hulls and seacocks replaced with TruDesign composite fittings
Volvo Penta D2-55 with major engine service, new exhaust elbow and refurbished heat exchanger
Saildrive seal replaced (2022)
MPI-Inox stainless steel stern arch with integrated dinghy davits
Raymarine Axiom chartplotter, Quantum radar and AIS
Dinghy, outboard and extensive spares included

Accommodation :
Accommodation
Comfortable accommodation for up to six people comprising:
Forward owner's cabin
Two aft double cabins
Two heads
Spacious saloon
L-shaped galley
Excellent storage throughout
The starboard aft cabin is presently configured as a workshop and storage room but can easily be returned to a guest cabin.
Galley
Gas cooker with oven
Refrigerator
Double stainless-steel sink
Pressurised hot and cold water
Additional storage improvements completed during the refit


Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Inventory :
During the 2025 refit:
Original teak decks removed
New gelcoat deck finish applied
KiwiGrip non-slip coating throughout
Hull professionally prepared using Hempel primer system
Fresh antifouling applied
Keel coated with epoxy primer
Moisture readings confirmed dry hull
No evidence of osmosis
Through-Hulls & Seacocks
Almost every through-hull and seacock has been replaced with modern TruDesign composite fittings.
The only remaining original fitting is the engine intake seacock, inspected during the 2024 survey and found to be in good condition. It is believed this fitting was renewed during the saildrive seal replacement in 2022.

Deck Equipment
MPI-Inox stainless steel stern arch
Professionally adapted and installed by SMS Port-Napoléon
Integrated dinghy davits
Lofrans electric anchor windlass
20kg Delta anchor
70m anchor chain
Sprayhood
Bimini
Lazy jacks
Aluminium passerelle
Cockpit shower
Boarding ladder
Numerous fenders
Mooring warps

Navigation & Electronics
Raymarine Axiom chartplotter
Raymarine Quantum Radar
Raymarine AIS Class B transceiver
Raymarine Ray63 DSC VHF with integrated GPS
Raymarine ST60 Wind Instrument
Raymarine ST60 Speed & Depth
Raymarine Autopilot
GPS
Compass

Tankage
Fuel Capacity: Approx. 210 litres
Fresh Water Capacity: Approx. 360 litres
Holding Tank: Approx. 80 litres
Hot Water: Calorifier with engine and shore power heating

Safety Equipment
Liferaft
AIS EPIRB
Automatic lifejackets
Fire extinguishers
Smoke detectors
Jackstays
Grab bag
Radar reflector
Distress flares (purchased Spring 2025, expiry August 2028)

Included with the Sale
Dinghy
Outboard engine
Extensive spare parts inventory
Maintenance materials
Cruising equipment
Replacement Windex parts
Spare log transducer
Additional onboard spares
Starlink mounting pole, deck gland and cable routing (antenna not included)

Known Defects / Items Requiring Attention
In the interests of complete transparency, the owners advise:
Large refrigerator developed an intermittent fault during May 2026 and is under investigation.
Fresh water tank level gauges are inoperative.
Holding tank level gauge is inoperative.
Bimini shows expected UV wear to some stitching and zips.
Lazy bag requires stitching repair around one zip adjacent to the mast.
Liferaft is due its next routine service.

Mechanical :
Builder: Bavaria Yachts
Model: Bavaria 42 Cruiser
Year Built: 2002
Designer: J&J Design
Configuration: Three cabins / Two heads
Construction: GRP
Hull Colour: White
Keel: Fin keel
Steering: Twin wheel
Dimensions
LOA: 12.99
LWL: 11.30m
Displacement: Approx. 8,300kg
Ballast: Approx. 2,600kg

Engine & Mechanical
Engine: Volvo Penta D2-55 diesel
Drive: Saildrive
Fuel: Diesel
Recent maintenance includes:
Major engine service
New exhaust elbow
Refurbished heat exchanger
Cooling system overhaul
Fresh oils and filters
Saildrive seal replaced (2022)
Electrical System
Professionally designed Victron Energy installation comprising:
Three 200Ah LiFePO? lithium batteries (600Ah total)
Approximately 900W solar array
Victron MultiPlus 3000W inverter/charger
Victron Cerbo GX monitoring system
Victron GX Touch display
Victron SmartShunt
Victron Argofet battery isolator
Victron Blue Smart charger
Three Victron MPPT solar charge controllers
Shore power system
Sails & Rigging
Rig: Bermudan Sloop
Standing Rigging: Original
Running rigging is in good serviceable condition, with worn lines replaced where required during the current ownership.
Sails comprise:
Furling genoa (believed replaced around 2022)
Original mainsail in good working order with one professionally repaired patch
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