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• Bavaria 27 Sport
• Bavaria 28 Sport
• Bavaria 29 DC
• Bavaria 29 Sport
• Bavaria 30 Cruiser
• Bavaria 30 Sport
• Bavaria 31 Cruiser
• Bavaria 31 Sport
• Bavaria 32 Cruiser
• Bavaria 32 Sport
• Bavaria 32 Sport HT
• Bavaria 33 Cruiser
• Bavaria 33 Sport
• Bavaria 330
• Bavaria 34 AC
• Bavaria 34 Cruiser
• Bavaria 34 Sport
• Bavaria 35 Cruiser
• Bavaria 35 Holiday
• Bavaria 35 HT
• Bavaria 35 Match
• Bavaria 35 Sport
• Bavaria 350 Sportline
• Bavaria 36 Cruiser
• Bavaria 36 Holiday
• Bavaria 36 Sport
• Bavaria 363
• Bavaria 37 Cruiser
• Bavaria 37 Hard Top
• Bavaria 37 Sport
• Bavaria 37 Sport Top Gepflegt
• Bavaria 373
• Bavaria 38 Cruiser
• Bavaria 38 Holiday
• Bavaria 38 Ocean
• Bavaria 38 Sport
• Bavaria 38 Sport HT
• Bavaria 39 Cruiser
• Bavaria 39 Hard Top
• Bavaria 39 Lagoon
• Bavaria 40 CC
• Bavaria 40 Cruiser
• Bavaria 40 Ocean
• Bavaria 40 Ocean CC
• Bavaria 40 Vision
• Bavaria 40S
• Bavaria 41 Cruiser
• Bavaria 41 Holiday
• Bavaria 41S
• Bavaria 42 Cruiser
• Bavaria 42 Hard Top
• Bavaria 42 Match
• Bavaria 42 Sport
• Bavaria 42 Virtess
• Bavaria 42/3 Cruiser
• Bavaria 420 Fly
• Bavaria 420 Fly IPS 600
• Bavaria 43 Sport HT
• Bavaria 430 Caribic
• Bavaria 44 Holiday
• Bavaria 44 Vision
• Bavaria 45 Cruiser
• Bavaria 45 Sport
• Bavaria 450 HT
• Bavaria 46 Cruiser
• Bavaria 46 Holiday
• Bavaria 47 Ocean
• Bavaria 50 Cruiser
• Bavaria 51 Cruiser
• Bavaria 55 Cruiser
• Bavaria 56 Cruiser
• Bavaria C38
• Bavaria C42
• Bavaria C45
• Bavaria C46
• Bavaria C48
• Bavaria C50
• Bavaria C57
• Bavaria C65
• Bavaria Cruiser 46
• Bavaria E40
• Bavaria E40 Sedan
• Bavaria Easy 9.70
• Bavaria R40
• Bavaria R40 Coupe
• Bavaria R40 Fly
• Bavaria R55 Fly
• Bavaria S29
• Bavaria S29 Open
• Bavaria S29 Sport
• Bavaria S30
• Bavaria S33
• Bavaria S33 HT
• Bavaria S34
• Bavaria S35
• Bavaria S36
• Bavaria S36 HT
• Bavaria S40 Coupe
• Bavaria S40 HT
• Bavaria S40 Open
• Bavaria S43 HT
• Bavaria S45
• Bavaria Sport 40 HT
• Bavaria Sport 400 Coupe
• Bavaria SR33
• Bavaria SR33 HT
• Bavaria SR33 Open
• Bavaria SR36
• Bavaria SR36 HT
• Bavaria SR41
• Bavaria Vida 33
• Bavaria Vida 33 - 2X 300 PS
• Bavaria Vida 33 Hard Top
• Bavaria Vision 42
• Bavaria Vision 46

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History of Bavaria

Bavaria Yachtbau was founded in 1978 by Winfried Herrman and Josef Meltl in Giebelstadt, Germany. The company initially focused on producing affordable sailing yachts that combined quality craftsmanship with modern, innovative design. By leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques and a highly skilled workforce, Bavaria quickly established itself as a prominent name in the boating industry.Over the decades, Bavaria Yachtbau expanded its portfolio to include both sailing and motor yachts, catering to a wide range of maritime enthusiasts. The company became known for its robust construction, spacious interiors, and excellent sailing performance. Their commitment to quality and innovation helped Bavaria grow, and their yachts became popular across Europe and beyond.Today, Bavaria Yachtbau remains headquartered in Giebelstadt, where their state-of-the-art shipyard continues to produce some of the finest yachts on the market. While the company has faced challenges over the years, including changes in ownership and market dynamics, Bavaria has maintained its reputation for delivering high-quality yachts that combine practicality with elegance.

Which models do Bavaria produce?

Bavaria produce a range of boats including the Bavaria 37 Cruiser , Bavaria 46 Cruiser , Bavaria 51 Cruiser , Bavaria C42 and Bavaria 36 . For the full list of Bavaria models currently listed on TheYachtMarket.com, see the model list in the search options on this page.

What types of boats do Bavaria build?

Bavaria manufactures a range of different types of boats. The ones listed on TheYachtMarket include Sloop , Cruiser , Cruiser , Motoryacht and Express cruiser / sports cruiser .

How much does a boat from Bavaria cost?

Used boats from Bavaria on TheYachtMarket.com range in price from £13,000 GBP to £817,000 GBP with an average price of £162,000 GBP . A wide range of factors can affect the price of used boats from Bavaria, for example the model, age and condition.

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Bavaria 32 is a 33 ′ 9 ″ / 10.3 m monohull sailboat designed by J&J Design and built by Bavaria Yachts starting in 2000.

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Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Shoal draft version: draft - 4.83’ Not to be confused with the later BAVARIA 32 CRUISER (2011)

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Bavaria Yachts For Sale

It’s quite an impressive feat to be a fabulous power yacht builder or a stupendous sailing yacht manufacturer and of course, all eyes are on those first-rate catamaran shipyards as well but… ever hear of a production company that can build all THREE with the precision and quality of the finest in each to its class? One can feel rest assured when stepping into the world of Bavaria yachts that this world-class manufacturer has a handle on producing sailing yachts, motorboats and catamarans. What makes a Bavaria yacht stand out? Top of the line boat construction combined with cutting edge engineering and design all with a high degree of preciseness.

Learn More About Bavaria And Find Your Next Boat

How do you ensure Bavaria brings you to experience the joy of yachting? It’s easy… take a good measure of top quality materials, throw in some fashionable fixtures and fittings, and stir it up with A plus craftsmanship and a committed workforce.

We learn that Bavaria is 100% made in Germany. There’s actually 1000 sailing yachts and motorboats in the Bavaria shipyard in Giebelstadt, near Würzburg.

List Of Bavaria Yachts On The Brokerage Market

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In 1978, sailor, Winfried Hermann, recognized a perfect space and, his next step was to open and establish a shipyard for sailing yachts there. His idea here was to produce industrial yachts, offer them at rock-bottom prices and give many customers the back drop to purchase their dream yacht for themselves.

It wasn’t til 2001 til they began to build motorboats. Right out of the gate, like the sailing yachts, they were an instant success. These boats were quality; built with a nice price-performance ratio —which helped them to gain popularity.

In 2010, standards for a yacht were raised and shoppers were now looking for something fast, safe, built to the highest standards and with all the amenities a modern vacation home would possess. The construction of a Bavaria yacht grew much more complicated leading to the now 600 employees of Bavaria Yachts based in Giebelstadt with a hefty production roll out of over 1000 sailing yachts and motorboats.

To ensure the best quality products, they secured market leaders in their fields. One will come to be quite impressed by its equipment and accessories. Think modern and innovative in it’s productions and you’ll have nailed it to be Bavaria yacht. One tidbit you may not have known, but Bavaria Yachts is the first shipyard in the history of yacht building! Each wooden part of a Bavaria yacht is painted up to six times on its own painting line.

What sets Bavaria Yachts apart? The people in the shipyard who offer up their all to reach new standards. Yes, these employees put all their experience, all their skills and all their passion into a product that deserves to bear it’s name.

Each ship has a special look and feeling and they work with the best designers and engineers in the world to ensure not only a unique and stylish exterior but also the interior. The joy of yachting. Yes, it can be achieved in just a few steps when choosing to go with a Bavaria!

They didn’t forget an important part of this successfully equation but pride themselves on each ship’s seaworthiness. This along with a high-sided hull ensures that a smooth ride is guaranteed. There is an R-/S-Line or VIRTESS so one will not only drive safely, but will feel secure when moving around on the boat thanks to broad gunwales and a railing that extends from bow to stern. Another plus in choosing a Bavaria is their use of isophthalic acid (IPA) resins in the outer layers. This is used during the laminating process and ensures that the hull of a Bavaria is of top quality. It also offers perfectly effective protection against osmosis and promoting longevity of the Bavaria.

Last February, 2019, Michael Müller was appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and became the leader for the activities of the whole group, including Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH in Germany and Nautitech Catamarans SAS in France. This position went from vacant to a full house. Dr Ralph Kudla of CMP Capital Management Partners, represents and advises the investing equity fund, who has been delegated to the Board of Management and is now also responsible for finance and controlling of Bavaria Yachts as the Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO), explains: “In the few weeks with Michael Müller on board we have learned how effective he is and how well he has been received by employees and dealers. This is why we have asked him to take on the role of CEO.”

The experienced manager collaborated successfully before with the CMP team on other projects. Graduate engineer Michael Müller is 62 years old and has worked for brand manufacturers throughout his career. “I bring in my experience working for leading brands and I intend to reinforce the position of Bavaria Yachts as a quality manufacturer of modern sailing and motor yachts. At the moment the whole team is focused on preparing for the 2020 delivery season. They promise to meet their quality pledge as well as their promised delivery dates, so that the boats on order get into the water for the spring. In addition, we are continuously incorporating technological improvements into the production lines in Giebelstadt.” For that purpose, the management team has been strengthened by the addition of two experienced product managers: Pascal Kuhn for sailing yachts and Siep Keizer for motor yachts. Both report directly to Erik Appel, the Managing Director responsible for production.

Bavaria will knock your socks off, so add her to the consideration list for sure! She won’t disappoint.

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Bavaria 32 Cruiser: A boat built for family fun afloat

• Rachael Sprot
• January 11, 2022

Can a practical family cruiser also deliver performance? The Bavaria 32 Cruiser straddles both worlds with ease, says Rachael Sprot

The Bavaria 32 Cruiser came with a deep-fin keel which delivers good manoeuvrability. Credit: Nic Compton

Product Overview

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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.

The Cruiser range, launched in 2011, is the product of a marriage between this renowned designer of performance yachts and one of the most prolific boat yards of modern times.

I jumped on board Solid Aire belonging to Nick and Tracey Hindmarsh, in Plymouth, to find out more. Nick and Tracey have owned the boat for three years.

Most of their cruising has been done locally, with Fowey and the Yealm within easy reach for a quick weekend getaway.

Nick and Tracey Hindmarsh wanted a yacht suitable for sailing with family. Credit: Nic Compton

They have five grown-up children between them and three grandchildren. Their choice of boat was pragmatic from the outset: they wanted to get the family afloat .

Sharing your passion for sailing with your children is never an easy task; it’s even harder when they’re too old to press-gang into the crew.

They knew that they’d have to win over hearts and minds if they were to get them on board.

The day I joined them they had Tracey’s daughter, Abigail, and grandson, Arlo, on board, and it was his first taste of life afloat.

The Bavaria 32 Cruiser, which later became the 33, is the smallest of the range, which went up to 55 foot.

The Bavaria 32 Cruiser was the smallest yacht in Bavaria’s Cruiser range. Credit: Nic Compton

Solid Aire came with the Avantgarde spec which included lots of extras like the Webasto heating system , 30hp engine (instead of the standard 18hp) and electric windlass.

Of course all of these can be added by the owner subsequently but the quality of the installation is usually better when done by the factory.

The construction is solid GRP below the waterline, and foam core above and on deck.

A laminated grid gives strength in the bilges.

She is 10% heavier than some of the other 32 footers on the market, which is reassuring.

The high cockpit coaming makes the space feel secure. Credit: Nic Compton

The pale grey hull is distinctive in the marina, although there is a white hulled version too.

Her lines are somewhat unforgiving on the eye but the overall look is sharp and there’s a hint of her racing parentage in her angular looks and bold bow.

What strikes me most, though, is how much boat there is squeezed into a mere 10 metres of length: every centimetre is used and the rewards of that are reaped when you step below.

The interior, designed by BMW, is phenomenally light and spacious for a boat of her size.

Even in light airs, the Bavaria 32 Cruiser performs well upwind. Credit: Nic Compton

The angular look is continued below decks, where rectangular door frames and straight lines disguise the fact that we’re inside a boat and not a chic modern apartment.

The boat feels warm, dry and comfortable without a trace of damp or mildew thanks to the ample ventilation and good build quality.

Nick remarks that the only time they find a dribble in the bilges is if they’ve worn wet clothing below decks.

The companionway is particularly attractive with solid teak trim, substantial stainless grab rail, and an elegant set of steps.

Instead of a washboard there’s a handsome pair of saloon doors, which allow light in when closed, and save the faff of having to stow the board somewhere.

In-mast furling came as standard. Credit: Nic Compton

Bavaria certainly know how to make an entrance, they know their market and they know when to splash out on the details.

I suspect the swing doors would lose their charm if you had to stand in the hatch and brace yourself against them to take in a reef in a blow.

Most people probably wouldn’t buy this boat for long-distance offshore cruising itineraries.

Having said that, I did witness a group of Norwegian students setting off to Greenland in one.

They made it home OK, but there are other 32 footers which might be more appropriate if those are your cruising ambitions.

With the helm seat dropped, the swimming steps easily slot into place. Credit: Nic Compton

What she will do very well is get you on the water with minimum fuss and in maximum comfort.

The saloon comfortably seats six and there’s almost 6ft of headroom.

The table is enormous, which creates a great space for socialising, and combines clever stowage in the form of cutlery drawers in the end and a central locker for glasses in the top.

There’s also a small chart table which can be used from the port saloon seating.

The Bavaria Cruiser 32 comes as a two-cabin arrangement with a v-berth forwards and an enormous double aft that extends under the cockpit sole.

Portlights in the hull and cockpit allow plenty of light into the aft cabin where there’s a decent-sized locker and useful shelf running the length of the bunk.

Solid Aire was bought with lots of extras like an electric windlass and a 30hp engine. Credit: Nic Compton

The galley is small but functional, with covers for the sink and hob to extend the work surface, and a useful stainless grabrail.

Engine access is relatively good in the spacious engine bay, but the seacock was behind the engine and awkward to reach if the engine is hot – not ideal if you’ve sucked something into the strainer and want to clear it out.

The heads compartment would be the envy of many 40 footers: it is a decent-sized wet room with an independent shower – no more crouching under the short hose of a combined tap and shower head in order to wash your hair.

The generous wet locker is a welcome sight in our northern European climate.

But the thing that earned my greatest respect was the set-up of the holding tank: as a yachting instructor I could write a book entitled ‘When heads go wrong’ and I usually find the maintenance of plumbing systems to be totally overlooked by designers. Not here though.

The main is sheeted onto the cockpit table. Credit: Nic Compton

The waist-height locker for the holding tank is a very civilised location for a very uncivilised item: there’ll be no grovelling around in the bilge if it gets blocked.

The outlet seacock was easily reached under the sink so that when the time comes you have a fighting chance of a swift resolution.

The clever layout and quality details don’t fully mask the fact that this is a boat built to a budget.

The inside of the hull next to the bunks and in the saloon is finished with a thin, plastic panelling that on first glance looks wooden but is actually quite flimsy.

Lift up a saloon cushion and the plywood edges of the joinery appear to have been sanded off but left unsealed, and there are several edges finished with sealant.

The saloon has almost 6ft of headroom and can comfortably accommodate six. Credit: Nic Compton

Nick and Tracey have maintained Solid Aire meticulously, but I wonder how the interior would look with less fastidious owners.

There’s no compromise on the important stuff though and on deck things work well.

The cockpit coaming is high at the forward end making the space feel secure, and its gentle slope creates a comfortable backrest for relaxing with a book.

The table is a decent size and will comfortably host six adults for sundowners.

As with the saloon table, the integral locker provides useful storage for water bottles and sun cream.

Swept back spreaders mean the lowers cut right across the side deck. Credit: Nic Compton

The bold decision to do away with a traveller entirely and sheet the main onto the cockpit table makes sense for the kind of cruising most owners are likely to do.

I’ve always felt that the traveller is overrated in cruising boats – if you’ve got a decent purchase system on the mainsheet and a powerful rudder you can cope with the odd gust and most cruisers will put a reef in rather than constantly play the traveller.

If you were regularly out there in 30 knots or racing around the cans, you might think differently.

It certainly got the thumbs up from Arlo, who thought it made a great climbing frame.

The cockpit locker was another score point.

Deep and wide, it’s easily big enough for a decent-sized dinghy, stand-up paddle boards or kayaks.

I’d have liked a drop-down front on it because in comparison to the size of the space, the access hatch is quite small.

There’ll be a temptation to throw bulky items in on top of each other and getting them out could be a struggle.

I had to get inside myself to stow the swimming steps for exactly that reason, and I was finding the space so big that it’s actually hard to work with from on top.

But ultimately it’s a luxury to have the space to carry a decent selection of toys and handy for a family that want to mess around in small boats as well as big boats.

The swimming platform is the pièce de résistance of the Bavaria Cruiser line.

The helm seat drops down like a drawbridge and swimming steps slot into place, followed shortly by a graceful dive into an azure sea…

The V berth forward is light and airy. Credit: Nic Compton

The weather may not always be ideal for making the most of this clever design on our shores but it’s a lovely touch of superyacht on a small family cruiser.

Salcombe and St Tropez aren’t so very different, are they?

So far we hadn’t yet seen much of the ‘Farr’ effect.

We set off into Plymouth Sound with very little wind to see if we could eke some speed out of her.

She slipped easily out of her berth and followed her rudder nicely under power with the sail drive giving little prop kick and her deep fin keel giving the manoeuvrability you’d expect on a modern cruising boat.

The heads are impressively large for a small, cruising yacht, with excellent storage. Credit: Nic Compton

The 30hp engine gave a cruising speed of 5 knots at 2,000rpm, and we squeezed her up to 5.8 knots at 2,500rpm.

The Bavaria 32 Cruiser was supremely easy to get sailing thanks to the in-mast furling which comes as standard.

Her cast iron, fin and bulb keel is deep at 1.95m (although there is a shoal draft version drawing 1.5m) so I expected her to have good upwind performance.

She did: in 5-6 knots of breeze she skimmed along at 4 knots on 35° apparent.

There wasn’t enough wind to put her through her paces but she gave an impressive upwind demonstration in light airs , and I expect she’s quick off the mark when the breeze fills in.

Solid Aire didn’t have the additional sprit for rigging a cruising chute, and I suspect that due to the small jib and swept back spreaders you’d have to sail very broad angles downwind to keep her moving, making the most of her shallow hull profile by taking a fast, reaching route.

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The chainplates are attached to the outside of the hull, just under the solid aluminium toe-rail.

Although it feels logical to make the most of the yacht’s beam for the rigging, the lowers cut right across the sidedeck and are a little awkward to navigate when going forward.

One safety concern is that the jackstays didn’t reach all the way to the bow, so if there was a problem with the furler at sea you could end up in a compromising position.

Admittedly this isn’t likely to be an issue on coastal cruises in fine weather.

After a couple of decades of phenomenal productivity during the nineties and noughties, the Bavaria brand became ubiquitous in sailing schools and on the charter scene.

They had a reputation for mass-produced boats that were perfectly functional but lacked the charm that might attract someone looking for their dream yacht.

Below the waterline the 32 Bavaria Cruiser is solid GRP with a foam core above and on deck. Credit: Nic Compton

The quality touches of the Cruiser range indicate a determination to buck this trend.

I asked Tracey if she thought the Bavaria 32 Cruiser would do the job of tempting the rest of the family on board. She replied: ‘I hope so… I mean, what could they possibly object to?’

And it’s true, the Bavaria 32 Cruiser is really nice in the best possible way. You don’t need a thoroughbred yacht to have a thoroughly good time on the water.

The sea provides the magic if you’ve got a good way of accessing it.

Bavaria has made all the right compromises with this boat. It’s affordable but still has some very stylish features.

There has been plenty of thought about ‘real life’ stuff such as ablutions.

But above all Bavaria has prioritised the things that make sailing fun in the first place – spending time with friends and family, and that little thrill when wind fills the sails.

The real testament doesn’t come from me but from Abigail and Arlo.

There aren’t many new mothers who would take their baby to sea, but seeing how relaxed they were on board I realised Tracey and Nick had made all the right compromises too.

Alternatives to the Bavaria 32 Cruiser

Jeanneau sun odyssey 33i.

The 33i was popular in the charter market. Credit: Jean-Marie Luiit/Jeanneau

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i was launched as a direct competitor to the Bavaria 32 Cruiser.

There are lots of these yachts on the charter market, for good reason, as they tick a lot of boxes on the entry-level, fast-cruiser list.

The interior is bright and modern, if a little minimalist, and she lacks some of the soft touches of the other family cruisers.

The standard two-cabin layout is slightly different in that the aft bunk is athwartships rather than fore and aft.

Although this might take some getting used to, it means that you can actually sit up and read a book or drink a cup of tea in bed.

This is unusual in a boat of any size, let alone a 33 footer.

The cabin door for the forward cabin is on the centreline, which also gives the layout a fresh feel. The saloon is spacious with a small, forward-facing chart table.

There isn’t as much storage as there could be, with a large empty space above the saloon lockers crying out for a fiddle to turn it into a more useful shelf.

The pay-off for the dedicated chart table is that the heads is quite compact.

The cockpit is comfortable for four people but might be tight for six as the fixed table takes up much of the available space.

She has a removable helm seat giving easy access to the swimming steps.

She’s over 10% lighter than the Bavaria with a bigger sail area, more weight in the keel and correspondingly higher ballast ratio so she’ll be pretty nifty around the cans too.

If you need to satisfy a competitive streak there is also a performance spec available.

This has an even bigger rig, and originally came with a whole host of extras like laminate sails, bigger winches and a folding prop.

At the other end of the spectrum there was a lifting keel version which reduced the draft to just 0.85m.

This has been popular in the UK and now commands a higher price tag on the second-hand market. Most, but not all examples, come with in-mast furling.

There’s a high turnover of them due to their popularity on the charter market, so you can pick one up relatively cheaply in the Mediterranean, or pay a premium for one which has been in private ownership.

Dufour 325 Grand Large

Single-line slab reefing and short battens came as standard. Credit: Graham Snook/Yachting Monthly

Dufour has traditionally designed yachts with slightly sleeker lines than the other big production builders, and the boat manufacturer has a reputation for delivering better-than-average sailing performance.

The Dufour 325 Grand Large is no exception, very much fitting into the ‘fast cruiser’ bracket without compromising too much on comfort and it has proved a highly popular model.

She’s easier on the eye than many of the other high-volume cruising yachts available from this period and she’s rewarding to sail, though you’ll need the deep draft version to get the best from her.

Originally launched in 2006, the Dufour 325 Grand Large was the smallest of the family, which had three bigger siblings – the 385, 365 and 455.

It was the beginning of the long-standing partnership with Dufour’s now resident architect Umberto Felci.

The 325 was eventually replaced in 2011 with the 335.

There’s a warm, dark wooden finish inside and a nice teak toe rail on the outside, so she’ll appeal to those looking for something a little more classic.

The internal layout is the standard v-berth and double aft configuration for boats of this size, but space has been taken from the saloon to give a generous, forward-facing chart table and larger-than-average galley.

If you’re a couple or small family I think this is a worthwhile trade-off as not everyone wants to accommodate six adults around a saloon table.

The heads is a good size and has an additional access hatch to the bottom of the deep cockpit locker – hallelujah!

Owners were offered tiller or wheel steering. Credit: Graham Snook/Yachting Monthly

First launched in 2003, the Oceanis 323 still competes well with the newer designs in terms of accommodation and sailing performance.

The layout is as you’d expect from a boat of this size, with a surprisingly spacious heads, small aft-facing chart table utilising the end of the saloon seats, and good-sized galley.

There is over 6ft of headroom in the saloon, galley, aft cabin and heads.

The aft cabin benefits from a portlight in the transom, allowing plenty of light and a good view at anchor!

The cockpit is a bit smaller than the Bavaria 32 Cruiser, partly because the sugar scoop is lost space, but the fact that you can stow the table away gives you more flexibility.

She has a 9/10th fractional rig and more sail area than the Bavaria despite being much lighter, so she’ll probably be a bit flighty in a blow but will perform well in light airs.

The traveller is on the coach roof leaving the cockpit clear.

The mainsails were originally designed for two reefs and single-line reefing, which may not suit those wanting to head further offshore.

The hull is single-skin GRP with some areas of reinforcement, and structural inner moulding bonded and laminated to the hull.

At over a tonne lighter than the Bavaria Cruiser 32, I suspect the build quality may not have been as substantial as it could have been, but they’re an affordable way to get afloat in comfort.

There are deep, shallow and lifting keel versions.

Look for the ones that have had light use from private owners and didn’t end up in a charter fleet or sailing school.

List of All Bavaria Models

30 Cruiser / VAT PAID

31 HOLIDAY LIMITED EDITION

32 sport open

33 Sport / Diesel

33 Sport HT

34 hard top

35 Sport HT

35 Sport HT Diesel

36 HARD TOP

36 SPORT COUPE

360 Sport HT

37 Hard Top

38 Sport Hard Top

390 Caribic

40 Hard Top

40 Ocean Centre Cockpit

40 SPORT COUPE

40 SPORT OPEN

41 / VAT paid

41 Exclusive

41S Cruiser

42 / VAT paid

42 Cruiser --VERKAUFT/SOLD

44 / VAT PAID

45 Cruiser / VAT paid

45 HARD TOP

45 SPORT COUPE

46 Cruiser / VAT paid

46 cruiser a/c.

46 CRUISER STYLE

50 Cruiser owners version

51 Cruiser / A/C

56 Cruiser / VAT paid

BAVARIA 29 SPORT

BAVARIA 30 SPORT

bavaria 32 sport

Bavaria 33 Sport

BAVARIA 33 SPORT HT

Bavaria 34 Cruiser

Bavaria 37 Sport

bavaria 38 cruiser

Bavaria 38 HT

BAVARIA 38 MATCH

Bavaria 38 Sport HT 20112012

Bavaria 39 Cruiser

BAVARIA 39 CRUISER COMO NUEVO

Bavaria 44/4

Bavaria 45 CRUISER

BAVARIA 46 CRUISER OCEANICO

Bavaria Bavaria 46 Cruiser

Bavaria Bavaria 50 Cruiser

Bavaria BMB 34 Sport

Bavaria Cruiser 46

bavaria s29

Bavaria SR41

Bavaria Vida 33 HT

Bavaria Yacht Bavaria 42 Sport

Bavaria Yachts 41

BAVARIA YACHTS C 42

C45 Holiday

C45 VERSION HOLIDAY

C45 VERSION STYLE

Cruiser 40S

Cruiser 41S

Cruiser 46 Style

Cruiser 51 Style

Cruiser 56 / A/C

Cruiser 56 a/c.

Deep Blue 46

DEEP BLUE 46 OPEN

Farr Cruiser 37

Farr Cruiser 41

S 33 Hard Top

Sport 330 HT

Sport 34 HT

Sport 360 HT

Sport 400 Coupe

Sport 400 HT

Sport 44 HT

Virtess 420

Virtess 420 Coupe

Virtess 420 Fly

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BAVARIA SR33

Space for infinite adventures, the latest premiere of the successful sr-line.

With the BAVARIA SR33, BAVARIA YACHTS introduce another model of their successful SR-LINE for the 2023 season, following the SR41 and the SR36. As with all motor yachts of the BAVARIA SR-LINE, the focus during development was on creating space for life on deck. Below deck, the BAVARIA SR33 impresses with a well-thought-out room layout, providing generous space for four people.

Below deck, the BAVARIA SR33’s concept offers plenty of light, plenty of space, four sleeping berths, a cabin and a large salon.

The bow with its generous sunbed is the perfect place to relax, with the comfortable upholstery stretching across the entire surface of the structure.

The 11.40 m long and 3.46 m wide hull was optimised for rapid, safe handling characteristics by the experts from the naval architecture office Micad.

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