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Yacht for Charter: Bavaria 42 Clipperton
Built in 1999, and extremely well maintained and cared for since, with new (March 2023) mainsail and foresail, Yacht Clipperton is a Bavaria 42 4-cabin version, with a capacity for up to 9 people. Bavaria 42 4-cabin versions are high-volume cruising yachts and are considered to be one of the best sail cruisers for large families or groups. With an onboard petrol-driven generator, this yacht is well equipped for extended cruising in remote areas on the Scottish West coast, with minimal shore power required. A bow thruster is fitted to assist with harbour manoeuvres.
New for 2025 season: The latest Raymarine Axiom 9 Pro 2 (with Navionics) chartplotter at the helm and chart table, with AIS (Tx/Rx) and Quantum 2 Doppler radar. An independent iPad (also with Navionics plus an electronic chart enabling traditional navigation) is also installed at the chart table. 100 litres of newly purchased (unbroken seals) of bottled water, dispensed via a dedicated "Drinking Water Only" tank in the galley. All saloon seating has been re-covered this year. A diesel heater is now installed, with outlets in the saloon, all sleeping cabins and the aft heads (to facilitate clothes drying).
Accommodation Details
- Forward cabin with double berth, 2 cupboards, 1 hanging locker and a small seat to port.
- Port washroom immediately aft of the forward cabin with toilet, hand basin and cupboard.
- Starboard cabin immediately aft of the forward cabin, with 2 bunk beds with lee cloths, a hanging locker and a bedside cupboard.
- Fully equipped galley to port, with a new twin hob gas cooker, stowed microwave oven and twin induction electric hobs for efficient cooking in marinas.
- U-shaped settee (single berth with lee cloth) and dining table with central bench seat/galley locker underneath.
- Aft shower room with toilet, hand basin and shower facility with electric shower tray pump; Also used as a drying room.
- Chart table to starboard.
- Port and starboard aft cabins, each with a double berth, lee cloth, seating, hanging locker, cupboard and engine compartment side access.
- Engine (Volvo Penta MD22 - 55 HP with saildrive to 3 blade prop) access under hinged companionway.
Equipment Provided on Board:
- Life jackets (11), tethers (10) and first aid kits (2), 10-person automatic life-raft.
- Certified safety equipment required for commercial operations up to 60 miles from a safe haven with 9 people on board.
- Outboard engine and dinghy for 4/5 persons, with ac & dc electric air pumps.
- 3 Kw portable generator and extension lead.
- All charts (paper and electronic) and cruising guides for West Coast cruising. 2 x Raymarine Axiom 2 MFDs and 1 x iPad also with Navionics/traditional software.
- Binoculars and 12V wired searchlight (extending to the bow, if required).
- Cutlery and crockery (including tumblers) for a full 9 person crew.
- New cooking pots, pans and utensils.
- Galley starter pack: salt, pepper, tea bags, instant coffee and sugar, bin bags and sufficient boat cleaning materials for your cruise.
- Laundered bedding per person (9 crew): bottom sheet, pillow with case.
- Laundered sleeping bags available for hire.
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 Raymarine Axiom MFD with chartplotter and a Quantum 2 Doppler radar ensures that all navigational needs are available at the chart table. Furthermore, an independent Axiom 2 Pro 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 50 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 3.5 HP outboard engine. 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 induction electric hobs) and fixed panel heating, in addition to the diesel heater, 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, plus (stowed) a microwave oven and a twin induction hob for use with 230V in marinas;
- Large fridge;
- Twin sinks;
- Hot and cold water systems;
- Fresh water - general purpose supply and 100 litres of fresh bottled drinking water supplied via a dedicated tank;
- Storage.
Forward and aft washrooms, both with:
- Manual Jabsco sea toilet (no holding tank);
- Hand basin;
- Pumped shower (aft washroom only) with electric floor drain pump;
- Shelving and storage cupboard.
The vessel is sloop-rigged and all masts and spars are alloy by Selden. 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 210 Litres in aft water tank and 100 Litres bottled water available through a refillable galley tank;
- 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;
- 230 volt shore power or portable 3Kw generator;
- Electric anchor windlass;
- Delta 20Kg main anchor with 50 metres of chain;
- Kedge anchor with 20 metres of chain plus 10 metres of warp.
- Cockpit sprayhood;
- Wheel steering, plus bow thruster controls;
- Bow thruster;
- Cockpit table (removable and stowed down below);
- Port and starboard lockers;
- Gas locker (two bottles - a third bottle can be provided for extended cruising);
- Folding transom seat for easy access to stern platform;
- Portable 3.2 Kw generator;
- 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;
- Horseshoe lifebuoys (2) complete with lights;
- Professional sea anchor and warp;
- Jackstays, port and starboard, secure points in cockpit;
- Person overboard recovery (hoist) system;
- Emergency VHF aerial stowed 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;
- 2 x First Aid kit (Cat C kit + daily use kit).
- Binnacle-mounted main steering compass;
- Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler Radar (cockpit and chart table);
- Raymarine ST60 autopilot;
- Raymarine ST60+ tridata;
- Raymarine ST60+ wind;
- Raymarine Axiom 9 Pro 2 hybrid Navionics chartplotter (cockpit) with AIS (touchscreen plus traditional controls);
- Raymarine Axiom 9 touchscreen chartplotter (chart table) with AIS;
- Apple iPad, incorporating Navionics+ and iAIS (chart table);
- VHF radio telephone;
- FM CD radio;
- Ships clock and barometer;
- Handheld compass, dividers and Breton plotter;
- Shore power connection;
- 40Ah battery charger;
- Full set of paper charts and latest almanac, plus all pilot books and tidal stream atlases for the west and north coasts of Scotland;
- Irish Sea charts available on request.
Boat Layout
Dimensions
- Built 1999
- Crew Capacity 9
- Length Overall 12.95 m
- Hull Length 11.15 m
- Beam 3.95 m
- Draft 1.95 m
- Air draft 18.30 m
- Displacement 8400 kg
- Ballast 2800 kg
- Water capacity 300 litres (100 litres bottled)
- Fuel capacity 210 litres
Clipperton has a CE Certificate: Category A Ocean.
This yacht is in an excellent condition.
Prices 2026
- Low season - 7 days: £2170
(January - March, October - December) - High season - 7 days: £2495
(April - September) - Discount - 14 days or more: 10%
- Security deposit £2500 (£3000 if outside the Firth of Clyde)
Prices 2027
- Low season - 7 days: £2295
(January - March, October - December) - High season - 7 days: £2695
(April - September)
- Discount - 14 days or more: 10%
- Security deposit £2500 (£3000 if outside the Firth of Clyde)
Included in the price
- Rubber dinghy (3.2m - seats 5 persons);
- Outboard engine (2.5 HP);
- Portable 3Kw generator;
- Bottled gas;
- Yacht insurance;
- 24/7 information and assistance.
Optional extras
- Skipper (food not included) £350/day;
- Sleeping bags £25/person;
- Towels £15/person;
- Oilskin jacket/salopettes £3.50 per item/day.
Mandatory cleaning: £140 per clean
Payment conditions: upon reservation 30% booking deposit is required. Total charter price is due no later than 8 weeks before charter start date. Security deposit £2500 (surplus of £500 for out of the Firth of Clyde).
