Bavaria Cruiser 42 "Karm" – Exceptional condition JUST LISTED
$199,950
Step aboard Karm, a 2005 Bavaria Cruiser 42 that sets a new benchmark for care and cruising readiness. With its elegant design and German build quality, this vessel offers three private cabins, two bathrooms, and a spacious mahogany-finished saloon that feels both luxurious and practical. The Volvo Penta 55hp engine has been maintained to a very high standard, with extensive documentation available. The standing and running rigging, sail inventory, and safety gear are all up-to-date, making Karm a truly “turnkey” yacht.
What sets this boat apart is not just its impressive inventory, but the exceptional attention to detail in its upkeep. The maintenance records are among the most comprehensive we've seen and it's a pleasure to encounter a vessel that reflects such pride of ownership.
If you're serious about finding a vessel that combines performance, comfort, and unmatched care, give Paul a call on 0418 385 866.
Yachts of this calibre don't linger on the market.
| Reference | 34278241 |
|---|---|
| Name | Karm |
| Location | Derwent Sailing Squadron, Sandy Bay |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Year | 2005 |
| Designer | J&J Design / Bavaria Yachts |
| Builder | Bavaria Yachts |
| Length | 42′ 7″ (12.98m) |
| Beam | 3.99 |
| Draft | 2.1 |
| Displacement | 9200 kgs |
| Ballast | Modern-profile cast iron keel; approx. 3,000 kg ballast |
| Hull material | Fibreglass/GRP – Antifouled Sept 2025 |
| Deck material | GRP |
| Engine | Volvo D2-55,55 hp diesel. Extensive maintenance history including cooling system, fuel system (injectors), flex drive coupling (all documented with receipts available) |
| Engine Make | Volvo |
| Horsepower | 55hp |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine hours | 2410 |
| Cruise Speed | 7 knots |
| Propulsion | Sail-drive; new boot/seal & prop-shaft seals (Apr 2024); 3-blade feathering Volvo propeller |
| Thrusters | Vetus bow thruster |
| Fuel | 208 litres |
| Water | 360 litres |
| Galley | Port-side layout opposite dinette; large benchtop; elliptical port for light/view |
| Refrigeration | OZ Eutectic 35 L top-loading fridge Waeco upright front-loading fridge |
| Stove | SMEV 3-burner gas stove with oven & grill (gimballed) |
| Hot Water System | Heat exchanger & cylinder (new 2019) |
| Accommodation | Three private cabins, two bathrooms, spacious mahogany-finished saloon, serious nav station. 1.9-2m headroom throughout. |
| Cabins | 3 private double cabins including master cabin forward with ensuite. Master includes new luxury custom mattress. |
| Berths | 6 + occasional berth in saloon |
| Shower | 2x H&C showers below deck; 1x N&C shower in cockpit |
| Toilet | 1x manual and 1x electric, each with 80 litre holding tank |
| Entertainment | TEAC TV/DVD; Kenwood Bluetooth AM/FM stereo |
| Air Conditioning | Webasto diesel heater |
| Dinghy | Highfield rigid inflatable (new Jan 2022) (AVAIL. BY NEG. ) on SS transom davits |
| Outboard | Suzuki DF2.5 4-stroke (Dec 2021) (AVAIL. BY NEG. ) |
| Covers | Dodger with infill (May 2023); bimini; cockpit enclosure clears (2019); main boom bag; boom tent; BBQ cover; cockpit-table & instrument covers |
| Ground tackle | Lofrans Cayman 88 electric windlass (Mar 2021) 25 kg Rocna with 100 m × 8 mm chain CQR back-up with 40 m × 10 mm chain & rode |
| Safety gear | Gas-alarm & solenoid; smoke alarms ×2; CO alarm; Danbuoy Life sling |
| Bilge Pumps | Manual & electric bilge pumps |
| Life Raft | 4-person liferaft with EPIRB (serviced Nov 2024). Fitted to cabin top with hydrastatic release |
| Epirb | 406 MHz GPS |
| Life Jackets | 3 inflatable |
| Flares | Inshore flares (exp 11/27 |
| Fire Protection | 3 × manual extinguishers (Sep 2021); fire blanket |
| Electrics | 240 V shore inlet 720 Ah AGM batteries (2018) with Victron Bluetooth monitor Plasmatronics 40 A solar regulator 550 W solar panels 400 W marine wind generator (1800/350/150 W) Inverters USB outlets in saloon, cockpit & cabins Sirocco 12 V fans ×4 LED lighting Galvanic isolator (2024) |
| Electronics | Raymarine electronics: ST60 (wind), Tridata log, 6001 autopilot, E80 with radar, E90 chartplotter at helm ICOM VHF with Vesper AIS Standard Horizon VHF with remote handset in cockpit Brass clock & barometer; Compass at each helm |
| Sail inventory | Fully battened mainsail with 3 reef points (new May 2022) Furlex furling genoa (new May 2022) 105% No. 1 jib (new Sep 2023) Storm sail (unused) MPS with sock & ATN tacker (light use) |
| Rigging | Selden double-spreader mast; adjustable boom vang Standing & running rigging renewed 2018; Spectra main halyard (May 2024); mainsheet (Oct 2024) Routine rigging inspection in November 2024 |
| Deck gear | Winches: 2 × Lewmar 80 halyard (one electric), 2 × Lewmar 48 primaries, 2 × Lewmar 40 secondaries; Spinlock clutches – all lines led aft Stainless steel targa-arch for solar & antennas; Dinghy davits BBQ Fold-away swim ladder (Apr 2022) Cockpit cushions (2019) Deck wash pump Boathooks Fenders SS lifeline gates port/starboard with new SS 7×19 wire (Jun 2023) |
| Remarks | AVAILABLE BY NEGOTIATION: Highfield rigid inflatable (new Jan 2022) & Suzuki DF2.5 4-stroke (Dec 2021) ALL SEACOCKS REPLACED with TRU-Design composite (Dec 2021) Antifouled and new anodes booked for Sep 2025 |
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