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Bavaria Cruiser 46

Bavaria · 2014–?

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Bavaria Cruiser 46

Bavaria · 2014–?

LOA 46.82ft
Beam 14.27ft
Disp. 27,778lbs
Ballast Ratio 28%
D/L Ratio 162
CSV 1.89
MCR 28.5
SA/D 20.4
Rudder Spade
Keel Bulb Fin
Rig Sloop
Mast Deck Stepped
Cockpit Aft
Hull Fin Keel
Stern Sugar Scoop

Farr Yacht Design. German production cruiser. Dual rudders, cast iron ballast. Heaviest of the modern production group but still light by bluewater standards. Popular charter boat.

Use-Case Scores

Coastal69Bluewater40Pacific50Singlehand65Liveaboard66Upwind82Downwind57

Score Breakdown

Offshore passage-making capability. Prioritizes structural strength, stability, safety features, and sea-kindliness.

Rudder Type Spade · 20% weight · 30 pts
Keel Type Bulb Fin · 10% weight · 45 pts
Mast Step Deck Stepped · 10% weight · 60 pts
Ballast Ratio 0.28 · 10% weight · 18 pts
Backstay No · 10% weight · 20 pts
Galley Safety Unknown · 10% weight · 50 pts
Capsize Screening 1.89 · 10% weight · 64 pts
D/L Ratio 162 · 10% weight · 31 pts
Motion Comfort 28.5 · 10% weight · 54 pts

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