- Sailing the Bavaria 46 Cruiser: elegant, fast and great handling
One of our most frequently chartered boats, t he Bavaria 46 Cruiser sailing boat accommodates up to 9 crew members, and is frequently praised for its spaciousness and comfort, as well as its handling characteristics — something the manufacturer also promotes. But one thing is for sure, it is almost unrivalled when it comes to comfort, luxury and space.
Racing or cruising yacht?
Not only is this yacht in the cruiser category (think holiday boat), but it’s currently part of one of the largest one-design fleets in Croatia. This is why every year it is used at the infamous Yachting.com races — Easter Regatta and Palagruža Cup . Each year around 50 Bavaria 46 Cruisers meet at the start of the Easter Regatta and race along the Croatian coast from Murter to Dubrovnik and back. An additional gennaker can be rented from the charter company which means the boat can sail very fast despite not being primarily designed for racing.
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Who are the designers behind the yacht?
The Bavaria 46 Cruiser , in production at Bavaria Yachts since 2014, is designed by the world-famous Farr Yacht Design (founded by Bruce Farr and Russell Bowler). Farr Yacht Design has been behind the design of nearly a hundred mass-produced vessels, among the most famous being, beside Bavaria, the Beneteau First 35, 36.7, 40.7, the racing boats Farr 30, 280, 400 as well as the Bavaria B/One.
What came before and after?
The predecessor to this Bavaria 46 Cruiser was a boat of the same name, designed by J&J Design and is easily recognisable thanks to the blue stripe on the hull and across the classic oval windows that were typical of this generation of boats. Apparently, the Bavaria 46 Cruiser has been upgraded for 2022, so we look forward to trying this out as well.
How well-equipped is the sailboat?
As we previously mentioned, this is one of the most popular holiday boats in Croatia and rightfully won the European Boat of the Year in 2015 in the Family Cruiser category. What we appreciate the most is its incredibly comfortable and immense swim platform , which is easily big enough to dance on. And also worth a mention is the spacious, practically designed galley, where you can whip up proper meals just like you would at home. The seating under the spacious bimini and sprayhood is pleasant, providing shelter from the wind in the cockpit and the lamp on the cockpit table makes it wonderfully romantic in the evening.
How does the boat handle?
As this is a holiday cruiser, don't expect racing speeds and as it is a fairly heavy boat (over 12 tonnes), casting off and sailing in light winds can be a bit of a struggle. In powerful winds, however, the Bavaria 46 Cruiser heels quite well , doesn't spin out easily and the gennaker makes for a lot of fun. Just be aware that even though the sailboat does have a gennaker, it isn’t really designed to accommodate one due to the sharp anchor protruding from the bow. This means the gennaker could catch and tear on the anchor while tacking or as a result of a gust of wind. Better would be to move the anchor (not really recommended for safety reasons) or wrap it with cardboard, plastic or foam.
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What sails is it equipped with.
Having a furling mainsail allows for easy raising, lowering and reefing of the sails, but makes advanced sail trim impossible. For upwind, the sail area is 107 m 2 whilst for downwind with the gennaker, it’s 206 m 2 .
In Croatia you will find the charter Bavarias are equipped exclusively with an in-mast furling mainsail.
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How many cabins are there?
Available in three- or four-cabin versions, both include three full bathrooms with a toilet and a very spacious saloon where 2 more people can sleep. The galley is located along the port side of the boat.
Bavaria 46 Cruiser specifications
The specifications reflect the fact that the boat is classified as an offshore cruiser , where comfort, space and ease of operation are the main considerations.
The displacement of the boat is 12.6 t, 28 % of which is on the keel. The overall length of the boat is 14.27 m, with a waterline length of 12.74 m and its width is 4.35 m with standard draught of 2.1 m.
Powered by a 55-hp Volvo Penta saildrive engine, the boat is equipped with 2 steering wheels, 2 rudder blades and an L-shaped keel. The diesel tank holds an impressive 210 litres and the water tank 360 litres.
Who do we recommend this boat for?
If you’re expecting great sporting performance, perfect upwind handling or speeds above the 12 kn mark, then look at other options. However, if you're looking for the ideal boat for a summer holiday and are more concerned about comfort, spaciousness and ease of handling , this sailboat is definitely worth considering and would make a good choice. Thanks to its sturdiness, space and weight, it will provide a feeling of security even under the worst conditions and with an electric swim platform over 2.2 m long and almost 1 m wide, this yacht offers luxurious levels of comfort when swimming and sunbathing . A sprayhood and large bimini covering the entire cockpit come as standard on every charter Bavaria 46 Cruiser and the spacious cockpit with its generously-sized table, provides the perfect conditions for dining during the summer months.
We have extensive personal experience with the Bavaria 46, so if you have a question, don't hesitate to ask.
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Bavaria C42 : Dynamic cruising yacht with plenty of space on test
Fridtjof Gunkel
· 27.06.2023
Measured values Bavaria C42
Yacht review bavaria c42, technical data bavaria c42.
Length runs? Yes - but width too. Dimensionally stable yachts, which derive a large part of their righting moment from their overhanging frame, have been commonplace in the regatta scene for decades, as long as the current regatta formula favours this design feature. However, the trend initially remained with wide sterns, which also promote planing, while the bow sections remained sharp. Then, a few years ago, voluminous foreships were added, right up to the scow hull. The boats with a voluminous or even flat nose at the front won the Transat Minis or the Class 40.
The Imocas were also constructed according to this design principle. The hull shape, which is buoyant in the bow area, provides more stability and ensures consistent waterlines at different heeling angles because the boat does not trim when the boat is in position. Constructions with wide sterns usually tend to do this, which then tip onto the nose, lever out the stern and therefore also require double rudder blades.
Despite its great width, the Bavaria C42 manages with one rudder blade
Designer Maurizio Cossutti and his counterpart at Bavaria, Product Manager Pascal Kuhn, utilised these principles and findings when developing the C42. With a width of 4.29 metres, which extends from the centre of the boat to the transom, and the voluminous foredeck with the wide stem at the top, the yacht does not tilt onto the bow as the angle of heel increases, but instead rotates more or less only around its longitudinal axis. Despite the width, there is only one deep central rudder blade, which saves weight, money and adjustment. Sharp chine edges, which run out slowly to the foredeck, are intended to provide even more stability.
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These are all sailing advantages - but they also help with cruising comfort, the actual aim of the measures. The large beam, chines and V-bow create a huge volume below deck. Two generous berths can be accommodated in spacious cabins in the stern, and the berth in the foredeck can be moved further forwards. Product Manager Pascal Kuhn: "We have optimised the usable living length of the C42."
The Bavaria C42 is powerful and dynamic
With its V-bow, chines and large width, the new Bavaria C42 has its own face, but with its striking, finely tapered superstructure line it is still reminiscent of the C-Line family with the C45, 50 and 57 models, which is being expanded in parallel with the conventional cruiser series. Designer Cossutti and the Bavaria team have managed to make the wide C42 look not only modern but also powerfully dynamic through the skilful use of angles and edges. The large area of the wide transom, for example, is not vertical throughout, but angled, giving it a less opulent appearance. All in all, a design and construction that is aimed at both sailing efficiency and comfort through space.
In the 2020 YACHT test, the Bavaria C42 is positioned with the stern towards the flat bridge to make it easier to walk on. The stern platform is smaller than possible; the GRP part has already been designed to fit the C38 as part of the cost-effective equalisation of parts Another striking feature: the pushpit is offset aft to gain some more space in the cockpit.
The bow thruster helps when casting off, but it was installed in a tunnel rather than being retractable, which is the more reliable and solid solution, but costs a little speed; however, this was hardly noticeable under sail. The new owner, who had previously owned a Bavaria 36 for many years, had dipped into his wallet and ordered a high-tech sail set that doesn't even appear on the options list: Epex membranes from Elvstrøm with Technora Black load lines and the whole thing protected with black taffeta, to be set on a furling rig, an extra that only costs a little space with a vertically battened sail. Even with the smaller standard self-tacking jib, the sail load factor is comparatively high at 4.5. The value improves to a full 4.7 when the optional genoa is ordered.
The Bavaria C42 is a pleasure to steer
In 13 to 16 knots of wind, the Bavaria C42 delivered a very solid performance, even with a furling rig: With pressure in the sails, she lays down on the chine and stays there with a heel of just under 20 degrees, a very healthy angle for the performance and pleasant to boot. Speeds vary between 6.8 and 7.2 knots depending on height and wind speed, and the usual tacking angles of 90 degrees are easily achieved.
The boat steers with a pleasantly appropriate rudder pressure. The Jefa system with a chain and wire transmission was perhaps a little tight, but this is a matter of a few turns with a spanner - and the mechanism is easily accessible under a flap in the cockpit. The rudder doesn't dive out even when the boat is in an upright position, the voluminous bow is not noticeable when sailing, everything is fine. Speed and height are easy to call up, the C42 is one of those boats that is easy and pleasant to steer, a characteristic that not all designs have. One full and two-thirds turns are required from stop to stop, which is just direct enough.
Sheet guides as required
The 90-centimetre wheels (Bavaria also uses outdated steel as standard here) are positioned quite far inwards in view of the wide cockpit, and the helmsman cannot lean against the railing when sitting sideways without a back cushion (which is available as an extra). And on the starboard side, the helmsman sits somewhat cramped due to the crank-operated backstay tensioner.
The travellerless mainsheet is double and attached to the coachroof. Two separate sheets lead from the deck along the boom, forwards onto the superstructure and to the only two winches in the series standard on the companionway, which are also used for the halyards. Anyone ordering a genoa or even a code zero and gennaker will invest in two additional drums on the coaming. And if you want to get involved in the sailing action from the wheel, even with a small crew or as a helmsman, you can have two winches on deck aft, with which the self-tacking jib or the genoa and mainsheet can be operated. The double mainsheet has advantages in any case: The boom can be pulled to windward even without a traveller, and in a strong-wind jibe the crew can sheet the boom with two sheets in a very controlled manner.
Plenty of storage space and room on deck
Other special features on deck: The three-cabin version also offers more than just the usual two storage spaces in the dents: A large part of the stern is also used for stowage, with a volume of around 600 litres, enough for an additional sail or a folded inflatable boat.
And the V-bow allows a small sail load, which would be better utilised with a larger cover, but is sufficient for fenders and lines in any case. Another advantage of this bow shape is the wider and therefore more accessible deck at the front. The optional bowsprit, which encloses the anchor, serves as an attachment point for the neck of the gennaker or code zero and can be fitted with a ladder, which makes the boat North Europeanised, also contributes to this: Then it is also possible to go ashore onto the flat jetty or skerry with the bow first. The only thing missing is the rubbing strake, also an extra.
Things like this show the shipyard's endeavours to keep costs low for a competitive price. Fixed cleats instead of retractable or retractable cleats or uncovered halyards on the coachroof also stand for this - both things that can be glossed over: Rigid cleats are less susceptible and more durable; halyard channels are difficult to keep clean, fittings mounted in them are complicated to reach and lines are more difficult to replace.
The Bavaria C42 offers many options below deck
And off through the double-door companionway via the five-step, easily accessible staircase into the interior. The test ship has a light wood veneer, oak was the choice, otherwise the shipyard supplies reddish-dark mahogany in combination with a light-coloured floor in elm look. Another alternative is a dark walnut finish.
Two cabins are standard, then there is a huge storage space on the port side, and the galley is extended aft by a large locker in which a second refrigerator, a freezer or additional storage space can be realised. The options are quite expensive: the second aft cabin costs 2963 euros, the oak interior 4272 euros and a wet room in the foredeck 4867 euros. And for 2487 euros, the saloon table can be lowered and covered with cushions. This creates another double berth there, albeit a narrow 1.35 metres. The saloon table can be folded out to 1.18 x 1.18 centimetres. It can then also be used by co-sailors sitting on the second sofa on the port side. However, the rods holding the table top seem too weak and the whole thing is quite wobbly.
The standard is lacking here and there
Good marks overall for the galley: the work surface is large, as is the storage space, there are numerous storage options, even for small items, and the refrigerator has a standard household capacity of 110 litres. And the fairly deep and neatly designed bilge is also ideal for stowing food.
Two large worktops adjoin the cooker. However, there are shortcomings: the gimbal system of the oven hob, which is even equipped with the unusual three burners, already strikes at 17 degrees on the port bow, which is not enough. And in the standard version, the cross ventilation in the saloon and galley is not sufficient. The small hinged windows set into the superstructure panes are only available on board as an extra and cost 1654 euros. There are other things that the customer will miss in the basic version. For example, the battery capacity of 180 ampere hours is scarce.
There is also a navigation system on the main bulkhead with an area of 74 by 60 centimetres, which will mutate into a mini-office in view of today's technology and behaviour. Nevertheless welcome: Charts can be stored in a vertical compartment integrated into the table, reminiscent of the baguette compartment on some earlier boats from France.
Plenty of space in the rear
The standard bathroom in the saloon is equipped with a shower compartment, which also houses the toilet and is separated by a Plexiglas door. Good: The hull openings and sea valves come from the New Zealand company Trudesign; they are made of high-strength plastic, are temperature-resistant and, above all, more durable than the metal versions usually used.
And in the bow and stern, the advantages of the large hull volume are evident, which has already helped the boat to sail well: The aft berths are both 1.60 metres wide and rectangular, while the cabins are airy and spacious. There is even enough space between the berths for a wide sound-insulating channel to accommodate hoses and installations, and behind the berths for a technical room and the aforementioned deep locker. The owner's cabin in the foredeck even accommodates a 1.80 metre wide berth at shoulder height and plenty of storage space in cupboards and under the mattress.
Back to the old strength
The Bavaria C42 is a pleasure to sail and steer, at least when fitted with good cloths. Keels, rigging, cloths, interior fittings: the C42 can be highly customised. The operation of the sheets is quickly adapted to personal requirements. The ergonomics are essentially perfect. And the progressive lines are likely to find their fans. All in all, a harmonious package that stands for Bavaria's future. And the price is right. Just under 260,000 euros for the twelve metre long boat as standard.
The honest boat at a fair price - the shipyard has achieved this return with flying colours and has also delivered a yacht with that certain something extra. The customer must be pleased, the selection in this popular class has become larger and even more attractive.
Sailing performance, without drift and current
- Design engineer: Cossutti Yacht Design
- CE design category: A
- Torso length: 11,98 m
- Overall length (with bowsprit): 12,90 m
- Waterline length: 11,27 m
- Width: 4,29 m
- Draught/alternative: 2,10/1,70 m
- Theoretical torso speed: 8.2 kn
- Weight: 9,7 t
- Ballast/proportion: 2,70 t/28 %
- Mast height above waterline: 20,10 m
- Mainsail: 53,8 m2
- Self-tacking jib: 38,9 m2
- machine (Yanmar): 29 kW/40 hp
- Fuel tank (plastic): 210 l
- Fresh water tank (plastic): 210/460 l
- Holding tank (plastic): 70 l
Hull and deck construction
GRP sandwich using the hand lay-up method, foam core material. Full laminate below the waterline. Laminated bulkheads
Base price ex shipyard
259,777 euros gross incl. 19 % VAT (as at July 2023)
Bavaria Yachtbau, Bavariastraße 1, 97232 Giebelstadt; Tel. 09334/94 20; www.bavariayachts.com
This article first appeared in YACHT 16/2020 and has been revised for this online version.
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Bavaria 50 Cruiser
- By Mark Pillsbury
- Updated: October 19, 2012
As far as boat tests go, I could’ve been easily distracted during my sail aboard the Bavaria 50 Cruiser , the last in the model line to be revamped by the team at Farr Yacht Design . First, the arid, rock-strewn hills of the Turkish coast around Alacati were like nothing I’d ever seen. Greek isles danced in the distance. Atop the surrounding ridges, farms of wind generators stood testament to the fact that this area of the Aegean is among the windiest to be found and the ideal exotic proving grounds for Germany’s largest boatbuilder.
And then there was the wind itself to talk about, or, to be more precise, the totally baffling near-complete lack of it, which had us bobbing about much of the morning before we motored in for lunch, hoping that the afternoon’s heat might scare up a breeze.
The 50 Cruiser, though, and the crew from Bavaria managed to command my full attention as we motored out and back, the 75-horsepower Volvo and optional Gori propeller pushing us along at a very respectable cruising speed of 7.6 knots at 2,200 rpm and at 8.5 knots or better with the engine wide open. For yuks, I throttled back and threw the power plant into reverse. We came to a sharp halt, backed and turned with ease, and, once under way again, took a tight spin and watched the 50 twirl around, upright and within a boat length and a half of itself. Under power, at least, this all-round-sailer delivered an agile performance.
Post lunch, we’d learn that the boat was a spritely light-air sailer, too.
To be honest, this was the first of the Farr-designed Bavarias that I’d been aboard, and I was struck immediately by the solid feel of the boat and the well-thought-out layout on deck and below. From the dock, we stepped aboard the electric-powered fold-down transom and swim platform, which provided uncluttered access to a cockpit that was flanked at its aft end by a split backstay and twin pedestals with Lewmar wheels and rack-and-pinion steering. A sturdy cockpit table provided a good handhold and could double as a place to brace when the boat heels. In addition to teak on the cockpit sole and swim platform, the model we sailed had optional teak decks that provided solid footing forward.
The double-spreader Seldén in-mast furling main is controlled by a sheet led to a cabin-top winch, an arrangement that’s typical on cruising boats but puts control of the sail several steps away from a singlehanded or short-crewed helmsman. Sheets for the slightly overlapping 106-percent genoa (on a Furlex furler) run to fairleads inboard on the cabin top, and from there to electric winches on the cockpit coamings, leaving the side decks free from clutter and making sail control a fingertip exercise. However, one does have to leave the wheel and step forward around the helm and between the table and seats to handle sheets when tacking.
Under sail, in 9 knots true, we hit just under 7 knots and tacked through 85 degrees. Still, it left me wanting more. The smooth-feeling steering led me to believe that with a little more wind, we’d have heeled smartly, the leeward of the twin rudders would’ve dug in, and we’d have been off for a spirited beat or, better yet, a reach like the one enjoyed by a Bavaria 50 owner with whom I spoke that evening following his arrival from a several-day sail from the Med.
Belowdecks, the 50 is downright spacious, with the saloon laid out to accommodate a crowd. A U-shaped amidships galley to port keeps the cook a part of the party, and the amply sized table with U-shaped seating to starboard and an amidships bench could easily seat eight. I liked the idea of the head to starboard of the companionway and just forward of that side’s aft cabin. It has a separate shower that can double as a place to store wet foulies. A private head and sink is to port for the other aft double. The four-cabin model we tested had a cabin forward of the galley with two bunks and a head and shower opposite to starboard. A large owner’s cabin and V-berth were forward, just aft of a water-tight bulkhead and the deep chain locker in the bow.
Three other layouts are available: a three-cabin model with an enormous owners space forward that includes a large head and shower to port and extended hanging lockers to starboard; a four-cabin layout that splits the V-berth in two, each side with its own head; and a five-cabin model with the split V-berth, a shared head forward, and a cabin with two bunks. The interior is well lit and airy, thanks to 17 opening hatches and 12 ports, and comes with wood and sole options that range from light-colored ones to dark chestnut.
Farr has drawn a hull shape with a fairly fine entry, broad shoulders, and a beam that’s carried aft. The layup consists of gelcoat and a layer of vinylester resin outboard, then solid hand-laid polyester and glass below the waterline and a glass-and-Airex foam sandwich above. The deck is Airex cored as well, with integral aluminum plates in the laminate where hardware is mounted.
Intended to be a well-rounded cruiser for both the private owner and charterer, the Bavaria 50 delivers good value with its $377,000 price tag. Add performance into the equation, and it’s hard not to enjoy an afternoon out on the 50 Cruiser. With a little wind and a destination in mind, a week or more wouldn’t be so bad, either.
Mark Pillsbury is CW ‘s editor.
View photos of the Bavaria 50 Cruiser here.
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Introducing the brand at the Southampton Show in 1987, this Axel design was a staid-looking, mid-range cruiser.
The build quality and finish of the mahogany joinery were impressive. The accommodation layout was conventional with a comfortable and spacious saloon, a large heads and generous aftercabin. The forecabin was somewhat cramped and the chart table faced aft over the starboard settee. Only a limited number were imported into the UK.
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Bavaria Yachts, the company, gained new owners in 2018, and they've been quick to make a fresh start, starting with a plan to update the entire range. ... Given the price point of this boat, the quality of finish was really very good, and the resurrected Bavaria has upped its game several notches. Arguably, the C38 could now be the boat to ...
the Bavaria saga. I am one of those Bavaria owners, bought new in 2001 and agree with just about everything that John (swagman) wrote. One thing to look at are the changes in the Bavarias over the years. Most feel that BAV quality over the years is on the decline as prices dictate ever more what rolls out the front door.
Bavaria seems to have combined the best of both ideas, so you really do keep asking yourself if this boat is really only 40ft. The darker walnut veneer of the test boat. Photo: Rick Tomlinson ...
Following a change of control and reorganization in 2018, Bavaria Yachts, one of Europe's biggest builders, tapped a new design team and started updating its entire range of boats. The first new "C-Line" Bavaria, the C42, designed by Maurizio Cossutti and Alessandro Ganz, was a surprise success in Europe in 2020 and pulled down some major ...
Overall construction quality is excellent. There was no undue squeaking or creaking under sail, even in a fairly substantial seaway. ... DESIGNER Farr Yacht Design. BUILDER Bavaria Yachtbau, Giebelstadt, Germany, bavariayachts.com. U.S. Distributor Bavaria Yachts USA, Annapolis, MD, 855-222-1120. 1. Gallery. 1 Images. Tags.
Power: 82kW 110hp. Water capacity: 700lt 154gal. Fuel capacity: 380lt 84gal. Sail area: disp: 19.5. Disp: LWL: 102. Designed by: Farr Design Group, BMW Group DesignworksUSA. Built by: Bavaria ...
The Bavaria Vision 46 is a highly innovative design, with a strict attention to detail, a premium regard for comfort and impressive build quality and styling throughout.
Conclusion. Bavaria has done a good job here refining and improving what was already a very good mass-production cruising boat. In terms of space and comfort, the Cruiser 46's interior accommodations are equal to any of its competitors. In terms of performance, if set up properly, it is a superior vessel. November 2015.
Sailing the Bavaria 46 Cruiser: elegant, fast and great handling. A fantastic all-rounder, the Bavaria 46 Cruiser is a sleek, fast, manoeuvrable, well-finished, and well-equipped sailing boat. Read our review to find out why it has become the most popular rental boat for a summer vacation. One of our most frequently chartered boats, theBavaria ...
Shipyard. Bavaria Yachtbau, Bavariastraße 1, 97232 Giebelstadt; Tel. 09334/94 20; www.bavariayachts.com. This article first appeared in YACHT 16/2020 and has been revised for this online version. Home. The Bavaria C42 surprised in the test with a lot of volume, successful details and a good price policy.
The 50 Cruiser, though, and the crew from Bavaria managed to command my full attention as we motored out and back, the 75-horsepower Volvo and optional Gori propeller pushing us along at a very respectable cruising speed of 7.6 knots at 2,200 rpm and at 8.5 knots or better with the engine wide open. For yuks, I throttled back and threw the ...
The Bavaria 32 Cruiser straddles both worlds with ease, says Rachael Sprot. When you think of the naval architect, Bruce Farr, many good things spring to mind: America's Cup challengers, Whitbread winners and high-profile superyachts. Family cruiser isn't at the top of the list - yet the Bavaria 32 Cruiser is just that.
Boats of various lengths could be built at the same time on the same line, translating to greater consistency, better quality, and reduced manufacturing costs. For the boater, better performance and more bang for the buck was the result of German engineering spreading from automotive to boating—and the 38 Cruiser shows we're better off for it.
Bavaria 30. Price as reviewed: £25,000.00. Introducing the brand at the Southampton Show in 1987, this Axel design was a staid-looking, mid-range cruiser. The build quality and finish of the mahogany joinery were impressive. The accommodation layout was conventional with a comfortable and spacious saloon, a large heads and generous aftercabin.
A BAVARIA yacht is the perfect interaction of many elements. Everything is built around the extensive expertise of German engineering. It is an art that looks back on a long and successful tradition in boat building. Today it is possible to implement all this knowledge with a high degree of precision and quality.
Twin helms and a Seldén headsail furler also come standard. Overall construction quality is excellent, thanks in no small part to Bavaria's well-thought-out and highly repeatable build process. On Deck. With its long, curvaceous cabintrunk, the Vision 42 offers the same dramatic styling pioneered by the V46.
EDIT: I've sailed on a mid-2000s Bavaria 40 and found it a little touchy and didn't like the swept-back spreaders. It was bright and comfortable below, certainly, as most production boats are today. But "tight below and fewer big open Lexan hatches on deck" is a better course for ocean passagemaking.
Bavaria was among the first European boat builders to invest heavily in creating the capacity to build yachts on a true production line basis. As a result its boats are competitively priced, both new and on the second-hand market, and are of a generally consistent quality. Bavaria 30
BAVARIA YACHTS has been a manufacturer of innovative series yachts for 45 years. Over 42,000 sailing yachts and motorboats have been built on the 200,000 m² site since 1978. What makes us special and what we especially show greatness in, is the experience of our employees. We deliver perfection, for which about 700 employees give their best.
The factory started with the production of 7 and 8 meter boats, and it was the first company in Germany to put the production of yachts on stream. In 2001 Bavaria Yachts started producing motor yachts and they also quickly gained popularity, which grew thanks to their advantageous price/quality ratio. All this made Bavaria Yachts a popular brand.
BAVARIA YACHTS is one of the most modern manufacturers of motorboats and motor yachts in the world. At our shipyard in Giebelstadt, Franconia, we build exclusive yachts for the discerning customer. Around 700 employees produce over 600 sailing and motor yachts per year. ... Isophthalic acid resins in the outer layers ensure the highest quality ...
Bavaria C57: Specifications. LOA: 16.73m (54ft 10in) LWL: 15.50m (50ft 10in) Beam: 5.25m (17ft 2in) Draught: 2.52m (8ft 2in) Displacement: 17,130kg (37,765lb) Ballast: 5,785kg (12,753lb) A new ...
Over 600 sailing yachts and motorboats are manufactured on the shipyard of BAVARIA YACHTS in Giebelstadt, near Würzburg. Four production lines, each 125 meters long, a carpenter's workshop where the entirety of the yacht is constructed, two halls to manufacture hulls and decks, are accommodated on a large surface measuring 200,000 square meters.
BAVARIA YACHTS We are BAVARIA Boat Shows and Events. Balaton Boat Show 2024. 06.09.2024 to 08.09.2024. Balatonkenese, Hungary. The Balaton Boat Show has been taking place for 25 years. This year we will be showing you BAVARIA sailing yachts from the C-LINE and a CRUISER 37 in Balatonkenese from September 06th - 08th.