Bluegame BG42 Rivals

Which yacht is best for you? As always, it’s all about personal choice. Some people choose their yacht based on its power credentials and the planing hull of the BG42 delivers speeds of up to 38 knots.

Accommodation

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Performance

When it comes to cruising speed, the Bluegame BG42 delivers a steady 31 knots and can't keep up with its faster competitors such as the Windy Boats W37 Shamal with an impressive cruising speed of 35 knots or the Windy Boats W39 with a respectable cruising speed of 40 knots. The Bluegame BG42 emphasizes stability and comfort over outright speed, catering to a different set of priorities. On the other hand, for those not in a hurry the Wally 52, with the slowest cruising speed of knots, emphasizes stability and comfort over outright speed and enjoying the journey over the destination.

Unique Characteristics

Each yacht also brings unique features to the forefront. The Hatteras Cabo 41 impresses with its extensive range of 1,206 nautical miles, ideal for long voyages. The Bertram 35 Flybridge, Vanquish Yachts VQ45 Veloce, Sunreef Yachts 44 Ultima and Hatteras Cabo 41 all feature shallow drafts for yachts of this size, allowing them to navigate waters inaccessible to deeper vessels. The Windy Boats W39 focuses on performance and efficiency, with a cruising speed of 40 knots. Meanwhile, the Windy Boats W37 Shamal offers the best raw performance, with a maximum speed of 46 knots.

Summary

Despite stiff competition, the Bluegame BG42 stands out with notable features and design elements. These yachts cater to a wide range of preferences and needs, making the choice a matter of personal taste and specific requirements in the world of luxury yachting.

When considering a new (or indeed used) yacht, it’s certainly important to wonder about the alternatives in the Bluegame BG range or indeed its competitors. Browse our hand-picked selection of 17 competing models.

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  • LOA 12.98m
  • Cabins 1
  • Max Speed 38 Knots

BG42 rival yachts to consider

All    In Production Only    In Development Only    Discontinued Only

Wally

wallytender43X

13.2m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2021

Hatteras

Cabo 41

12.8m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2019 - 2020

Vanquish Yachts

VQ45 Veloce

13.6m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2023

Viking Yachts

Viking 38BF

11.79m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2019

Formula Boats

430 All Sport Crossover

13.1m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2017

Wally

wallytender48

14.5m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2019

Absolute

40 STL

11.9m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2012 - 2018

Fjord Yachts

Fjord 44 Coupé

13.45m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2018 - 2024

Fjord Yachts

Fjord 41 XL

12.81m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2020

Jeanneau

DB/43

13.03m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2022

Axopar

45 Sun-Top

13.9m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2024

Bertram

35 Flybridge

10.66m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2017

Windy Boats

W39 Camira

12.27m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2014 - 2020

Wally

52 Wallypower

15.65m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2014 - 2021

Sunreef Yachts

Sunreef 44 Ultima

13.72m  

STATUS
In Development
YEAR
from

Windy Boats

W40 Maestro

11.94m  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2010 - 2021

Windy Boats

W37 Shamal

11.25m  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2020