The Best Boat you’ve NEVER heard of? | Bluegame BG42

The €1 million Bluegame BG42 is a real surprise package. In this in-depth sea trial, tour and review of the BG42, Jack Haines explains why.
The Bluegame BG42 was ahead of its time when launched. There wasn't the glut of walkaround sportscruisers with T-tops that there are today, and since then this style of boat has boomed in popularity. The BG42 isn't typical in its design, but it certainly offers a lot of what customers are looking for from the genre in today's market. Loads of sunbathing spots, spacious walkaround decks, a solid roof and comfortable socialising space that is open to the decks.
Accommodation isn't especially private, but there are four comfortable berths and a really spacious bathroom ideally suited to weekend trips.
The difference here is that the BG42 has a razor-sharp Louis T. Codega hull with a 22-degree deadrise, a 1,400-litre fuel capacity that delivers a strong cruising range and pin-sharp handling courtesy of Volvo Penta IPS. This is no floating patio, as you will discover in this video.
Read the full review of the Bluegame BG42 (including Rating, Rivals & Pricing) here: www.yachtbuyer.com/en/reviews...
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Performance & Specification:
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LOA: 42ft 5in (12.98m)
Beam: 14ft 3in (4.37m)
Displacement: 11.5 tonnes
Capacity: B for 14 persons
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Performance
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Engines: Volvo Penta IPS650 480hp
Top Speed: 38 knots
Cruising Speed: 25 knots
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Timestamps
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00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Driving
01:45 - Performance & Range
05:06 - Helm Station
06:25 - On Deck
10:07 - Foredeck
11:28 - Hardtop Roof Options
12:20 - Accommodation
15:20 - Engine Room
16:50 - Pricing
17:32 - Marina Handling
18:42 - Our Verdict

[@Yachtbuyer]

Read the Full Review of the Bluegame BG42 (including Rating, Rivals & Pricing) here: www.yachtbuyer.com/en/reviews/bluegame-bg42-2018

[@christof72]

One of the most unique and interesting boat designs I’ve seen in a while, really clever layout inside and out.

[@Muratshayev]

Finally a fresh and practical design. Interesting boat. The review is excellent as always. Thanks Jack! 🔥

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thank you 👍

[@leonardorossipolledri224]

The test I was waiting for a long time!!! Thanks Jack!!! I am really taken by this one... Sanlorenzo/Bluegame are really well done yacht.

[@PowerYacht]

This was actually released as BG40 in 2011, at the time with ZF Zeus pods and a shorter bathing platform as the main difference to the 42. When BG was taken over by SL it was reworked with Volvo IPS (minor hull tweak) and a larger extended platform and renamed as BG42. As all BG from the 47 released in 2004 hull design is by Lou Codega which is considered as one of the best if you want a hull with a deep forefoot and a moderate Vee aft. BG was born in 2001 with the prototype Luja 55, a seventeen meter beautiful walk around sport yacht.

[@nicbennett6554]

Great review Jack, thank you! A really lovely boat with plenty to enjoy for a long weekend without any real stress. Superb! Wonderful 🤩

[@WOW-li4uj]

You had me at hello and lost me at the €1000000 without stabilization and bow thruster! I await your comparisons in the article.

[@Yachtbuyer]

The review is already LIVE! - www.yachtbuyer.com/en/reviews/bluegame-bg42-2018

[@WOW-li4uj]

@@Yachtbuyer Ok, two things! 1. In my defense I watched it sitting in the boardroom on the monitor and that was not an option! 2. Compared to the Wally tender, it is a much better buy! They are still all a stretch at that price for value! I mean I am pretentious but you could buy two distinctly different usage boats for that price!

[@timleggott3670]

Great review thank you Jack. That’s a really great boat! I’ve rarely seen such stylish design combined with practicality and level of amenities. Great looking hull and you say everything felt well built? I can see it would serve perfectly whatever you went out on the water for...

[@Yachtbuyer]

Glad you like it, Tim, thanks! - Jack

[@peterbrameld696]

well done Jack, another great review of a very interesting boat, I love the way that you use on-screen graphics that allow you to pause the screen to digest information, I also like the way you compartmentalise each element of the craft. This channel is rapidly becoming the go to destination when you want a concise, clear assessment, of a craft, thank you

[@Yachtbuyer]

That’s great to hear Peter, thanks very much! - Jack

[@mojojojo_BB]

Came in to watch and was skeptical about this boat, leaving pleasantly surprised. It's a great day boat with space for some water toys and the option for an overnight stay.

[@davidweston8758]

Now that is an interesting boat , be nice for cruising the coast , excellent review , would have liked to see it get a bit more of a challenging sea , thanks

[@Yachtbuyer]

Yes, it deserves some chop! But you can only test it in the weather you get. One of the unique challenges of testing boats… - Jack

[@terrywalker1624]

'course we've heard of it! Aquaholic did a great review recenly. Love this boat! Can't wait to watch this one!!

[@terrywalker1624]

Thanks, Jack, that was indeed an excellent review!

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks Terry! - J

[@120Livi]

I love this boat! ❤❤❤

[@Ahahahhaaah]

Great review as always! That boat looks awesome, that would be a great weekender for sure!

[@laurirobinson8346]

@aquaholic reviewed this boat 2 weeks ago and I am so happy that someone else discovered it. It truly is a great bost and the space inside truly is amazing. A seperate shower area? Yes please!

[@paulbrennan552]

Class boat!

[@decencywarrior9598]

Awesome, just awesome .

[@navajasrs2402]

Wow. That is an odd boat. I like it, but it’s weird. I could probably write a quick list of a couple dozen boats on which I’d rather drop north of a million dollars. Nice presentation as always.

[@wildcountry.]

Yep, pricey for spec. Video quality spot on.

[@jaffaholland4039]

fantastic boat

[@cookiemonster2299]

FYI it was aimed at me lol, I'd have sup and kayak on top and sea bobs elsewhere and a small tender on a 3/4 swim platform, honestly I'd even go as far as to say I'd choose this over a gorgeous V40, bluegame have nailed it for me. ❤️ I wonder if the ladder could have a side railing that is folded flat against the side of the ladder but when you pull it it hinges out to lock in place as a hand rail a bit like the setup on parasels (spelling)? Cheers, another awesome boat and video. 👍🇬🇧❤️

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks for watching! 👍

[@MrSilus2000]

I like it. Perfect for me. 😊

[@MrSilus2000]

I will take one. Thx

[@clmb511]

Very interesting design but looks quite rolly relative to the sea state the video was shot in. Not clear to me why as the center of gravity doesn’t look super high but the snappy roll was hard to unsee unless that water was a lot rougher than it looked.

[@scottrippon9565]

An interesting boat to be sure Jack..... looks to be very well made too..... but for this money, I think I'd be shopping in the Riviera 395SUV aisle ..... with change! S

[@MrSilus2000]

Test drives are critical. Both of aquihokic and him noted how solid, sturdy, and well built it FELT

[@roycd6950]

great boat. small and agile.

[@derekmacdermott]

Fantastico 🇪🇸🇮🇪🇪🇺🇬🇧❤️😎

[@Millie-md4jk]

Is the helm seat base a bit flimsy?

[@Yachtbuyer]

No, it just hadn’t been fastened properly. - J

[@SSssSSssAAaaAAaa_]

is really the deadrise 22 ? The official site of Blue game says 17 deadrise.

[@jeffpierce3436]

Nice boat. Basically an inboard center console which takes up all the space you would save with outboards(and loss of performance)! That whole engine compartment is wasted deck space. I guess if you have a cool million to spend, good luck!! 😂

[@javierechevarria1548]

I don’t think you understood the concept of this boat. It has a huge platform, space for the tender, skijet, etc. If you had the ouboards you wouldn’t have that platform. In UK you might dive into the ocean one or two times, in the Mediterranean sea the platform is priceless.

[@johnmoulton9728]

How much?

[@Yachtbuyer]

It’s @16:52

[@LordLauderdale]

The extras are far too expensive. Also could we bother you to show cushions on the tables that can be lowered? Thank you.

[@matthewmartin1970]

17.5k for ladders 😂😂😂😂

[@LordLauderdale]

Agree, it’s a joke. Also 20 to 30 k for teak decking? Some buy a boat for this money.