Yacht for Charter
Bavaria 42 - Clipperton

In addition to being engineered to handle a variety of conditions, she sails fast and safely in total comfort. With 3 slab reefs pre-set in the mainsail, with all its lines led aft to the cockpit, deck activity on Clipperton is minimised while sailing in strong winds. A powerful furling genoa makes the most of light airs when required. A spinnaker pole is available to pole out the genoa if desired. A dedicated iPad (with an updated Navionics+ chart of all UK waters, AIS and wifi connectivity), together with a standalone traditional radar ensures that all navigational needs are available at the chart table. Furthermore, an independent chartplotter (Navionics+) is at the helm to aid pilotage when required. An electric autopilot is fitted for use when motoring.

Although she is not difficult to manoeuvre, with a fin keel and sail drive, handling Clipperton in confined spaces is enhanced by a recently installed bow thruster. A 20 kg Delta anchor together with 40 metres of chain, through a windlass, is available when desired.

Tender operations are designed with a large crew in mind. The dinghy is capable of delivering 9 crew ashore in only 2 runs, powered by a 6 HP outboard engine, which is lowered/raised by a dedicated davit/winch system. When underway, the dinghy can be either packed and stowed on the coachroof (leaving the foredeck clear for foresail operations) or tied down on the spacious foredeck, ready for immediate deployment.

The designers have maximised the interior volume to create a roomy and comfortable saloon and galley layout (together with 2 toilets), that features attractive solid wood trim and veneered surfaces throughout. This yacht is well equipped for extended cruising in remote areas on the Scottish West coast, with minimal shore power required. Incorporating a portable 3Kw generator, electrically powered cooking (microwave and twin electric hobs) and fixed panel heating is available 24/7 on this yacht if required. The traditional bottled gas supply to the cooker is electrically controlled and monitored in the galley, thus obviating manual control of valves, etc.

Galley to port 

• Two ring gas cooker with oven 
• Large fridge 
• Twin sinks 
• Hot and cold water system 
• Immersion heater 
• Fresh water supply 
• Storage 

Forward and aft washrooms, both with: 

• Manual Jabsco sea toilet (no holding tank) 
• Hand basin 
• Power shower (aft washroom only) with electric floor pump 
• Shelving and storage cupboard 

The vessel is sloop-rigged and all masts and spars are alloy by Z-spars
All lines lead back to cockpit 

• Volvo MD22 50hp diesel engine 
• Cruising speed 5 knots 
• Maximum speed 9 knots 
• Fuel capacity 210 Litres 
• Water capacity 300 Litres in two fresh water tanks 
• Range under power 450 miles 
• The ships electrical system is 12 volts throughout with power being supplied to three 12 volt heavy duty batteries via an engine driven alternator 
• 1x 95 Ah dedicated engine start battery and 2x domestic supply 190 Ah batteries 
• 240 volt shore power or portable 3Kw generator 
• Electric anchor windlass 
• Delta 20Kg main anchor with 40 metres of chain 

• Cockpit sprayhood 
• Wheel steering 
• Bow thruster 
• Cockpit table (removable and stowed down below) 
• Port and starboard lockers 
• Gas locker (two bottles) 
• Folding transom seat for easy access to stern platform 
• Cockpit shower 
• Swim ladder 

Clipperton is coded by the Marine and Coastguard Agency to sail in Category 2 waters (up to 60 miles from a safe haven) and is well equipped with safety gear for 9 persons including: 

• Automatic-release 10- person liferaft 
• Navigational lighting to MCA standard including tricolour 
• Automatic life jackets with crotch straps and lights 
• Double clip tethers 
• Ball and cone day shapes set 
• Horseshoe lifebuoys (2) 
• Sea anchor and warp 
• Jackstays, port and starboard, secure points in cockpit 
• Emergency VHF aerial located at chart table in main saloon 
• Dry powder fire extinguishers 
• CO2 auto fire extinguisher fitted in engine compartment 
• Fire blanket, located on bulkhead adjacent to galley sink 
• Galley gas alarm 
• Bilge alarm, located below cabin sole 
• DSC VHF radio plus one hand held VHF 
• SOLAS Coded flare pack 
• Man overboard flag and pole 
• First aid kit 

• Binnacle-mounted main steering compass 
• Radar (chart table) 
• Raymarine ST60 autopilot 
• Raymarine ST60+ tridata 
• Raymarine ST60+ wind 
• Humminbird Helix 5 chartplotter (cockpit) 
• VHF radio telephone 
• Apple iPad, incorporating Navionics+ and iAIS (chart table)
• FM CD radio 
• Ships clock and barometer 
• Handheld compass, dividers and Breton plotter 
• Shore power connection 
• 40Ah battery charger