Prosperity
Welcome to Prosperity, our beloved Bavaria 42 cruiser, purchased in 2011, and our faithful companion in the world of sailing.
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We are passionate about maintaining and enhancing Prosperity, and over the years, we've made numerous upgrades to her.
This page serves as a living record of these upgrades, providing inspiration and motivation to all our readers.
If you have questions or comments, don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Our Reading List for the Sailing Enthusiast
As we voyage across the world's seas, we've curated a collection of books that have inspired and enlightened us.
Here's a selection of our recommended reads:
The secret to productivity isn’t discipline. It’s joy.
We think that productivity is all about hard work. That the road to success is lined with endless frustration and toil. But what if there’s another way? (Amazon)
Gives you everything you need to know about catching fish in tropical seas. A guide to catching and cooking fish from the decks of a cruising boat.
A leading expert in childhood development makes the case for why self-directed learning -- "unschooling" -- is the best way to get kids to learn.(Amazon)
Prosperity
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Prosperity is our Bavaria 42 cruiser, originally used for charters in Germany, and later purchased in Norway in 2009.
It became a part of our family in 2011. This 4-cabin version offers ample space for both visitors and storage.
While we've mainly explored Scandinavia, we will spend 2024 in the Mediterrain Sea, and an Atlantic crossing is on our horizon closer to 2025.
Electronics
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Explore the advanced electronics on Prosperity:
Raymarine AIS 650 class B AIS-sender/reciever
Raymarine Evolution autopilot EV200 type 1 driver, P70s display
Handheld VHF
Arcshell AR-5 Walkie Talkies Li-ion Battery
Garmin GPS
Raymarine i60 Wind System with Masthead
Raymarine depth sensor
Mooring and anchoring
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Discover the reliable mooring and anchoring systems on Prosperity:
50 meter 10mm anchor chain
Delta 25kg anchor (Spare anchor)
Anchor winch in the bow
Anchor wheel with 25 meter anchor line stern.
Bruce 20kg anchor stern
Electric system
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Efficient power systems aboard Prosperity:
4 pc Winston 3,2V LiFeP04 400Ah onboard battery
4 pc Winston 3,2V LiFeP04 100Ah start battery
Nor Charger 40A battery charger
LED Spots in all cabins
18W light on the toilets
LED anchor light
Attwood NV2002SS-7 LightArmor 2-Mile Navigation Lights
Renorgy 12V-20A MPPT Solar regulator
Victron Energy 12V/230V 500W inverter
Water heat and toilett
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Comfortable amenities on Prosperity:
2 electric siltenflush toilets
1 septic tank
1 shower
400 liters watertank in the stern
200 liters watertank in the bow
Ebersprecher diesel heater with outlet in all cabins, salong and toilets
Cooling and cooking
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Efficient systems for food and refreshment:
1 cooling refrigirator
1 extarnal 12V freezer
Gas stove with 2 gas+oven
1 outboard portable grill
Safety
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Safety is paramount on Prosperity:
Fire alarm in the hall and salong
4 pc Fire extinguishers
Dingy
Automatic inflateble life raft
Flares
3 first aid kits
Life bouy
Safety lines from stern to bow on both sides
Safety harness to everyone onboard
Life jackets to veryone onboard
