Bavaria Cruiser 42 "Karm" - Exceptional condition
Currency
Length
42' 7" - 12.98m
Vessel Location
Derwent Sailing Squadron, Sandy Bay
Launch Year
2005
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP - Antifouled Sept 2025
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 .
Yachts of this calibre don't linger on the market.
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 .
Yachts of this calibre don't linger on the market.
Price
AU $199,950
Vessel Name
Karm
Boat Reference
34278241
Launch Year
2005
Length
42' 7" - 12.98m
Beam
3.99
Draft
2.1
Displacement
9200 kgs
Keel / Ballast
Modern-profile cast iron keel; approx. 3,000 kg ballast
Vessel Location
Derwent Sailing Squadron, Sandy Bay
Region
Tasmania
Use
Family, Leisure, Cruising
HIN
DEBAVC42X1F505
Designer
J&J Design / Bavaria Yachts
Builder
Bavaria Yachts
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP - Antifouled Sept 2025
Decks 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
Number Engines
1
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
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
Accommodation
Three private cabins, two bathrooms, spacious mahogany-finished saloon, serious nav station.
1.9-2m headroom throughout.
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
Kenwood Bluetooth
AM/FM stereo
Air-Con
Webasto diesel heater
Galley
Port-side layout opposite dinette; large benchtop; elliptical port for light/view
Refrigeration
Large OZ Eutectic top-loading fridge
Waeco 35L upright front-loading fridge
Waeco 35L upright front-loading fridge
Stove
SMEV 3-burner gas stove with oven & grill (gimballed)
Hot Water
Heat exchanger & cylinder (new 2019)
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
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
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)
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 / Navigation
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
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)
Furlex furling genoa (new May 2022)
105% No. 1 jib (new Sep 2023)
Storm sail (unused)
MPS with sock & ATN tacker (light use)
Mast / 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
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)
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
ALL SEACOCKS REPLACED with TRU-Design composite (Dec 2021)
Antifouled and new anodes booked for Sep 2025
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Boat Sales Tasmania
Telephone
Address
Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Hobart TAS Australia
Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay
Hobart TAS Australia
Website
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