Hughes Boatworks Ltd. Bavaria 340

Sailboat 35′ 4″ Since 1971

Overview

Builder
Hughes Boatworks Ltd.
Model
Bavaria 340
Type
Sailboat
Built
1971 on
Designer
William Tripp
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
35′ 4″ (10.76 m)
Waterline length
27′ 6″ (8.38 m)
Beam
10′ 1″ (3.08 m)
Displacement
13,000 lb (5,897 kg)
Ballast
4,700 lb (2,132 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
279

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
36%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.72

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.