The Bicker boatyard from North Rhine-Westphalia has launched a new small cruiser based on a design by Juliane Hempel. While the hull is traditionally made from GRP using the hand lay-up method, the deck is made from plywood with teak overlay and the superstructure from mahogany. This gem, which looks both modern and classically aisled, is available with a flat keel (1.05 metres) or a deep keel (1.35 metres) as well as a centreboard (0.70 to 1.40 metres draught).
At 7.60 metres long, the Biga 242 is only 2.50 metres wide and weighs 1.9 tonnes. This means that the boat can still be trailered on the road without a special licence. And the boat is equipped with a 12 hp Volvo inboard engine and Saildrive from the shipyard, although an electric motor is also possible.
The Biga 242 is designed to be a fast cruising boat with living comfort and is therefore offered in several layout variants. Two longitudinal berths in the saloon and a flexible, extendable galley block are standard. Alternatively, a layout with dinette and long kitchenette is available. In this version, an additional dog berth is provided in the aft section. The price for the Biga 242 starts at 53,870 euros.
The new Biga 242 at the Interboot in Friedrichshafen (Hall A1, Stand 413)
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Michael Good
Editor Test & Technology
