Design Bavaria 36

Sailboat 37′ 5″ Since 1998

Overview

Builder
Design
Model
Bavaria 36
Type
Sailboat
Built
1998–2000
Designer
J&J
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Bavaria Yachts (GER)
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
37′ 5″ (11.40 m)
Waterline length
30′ 10″ (9.39 m)
Beam
11′ 10″ (3.60 m)
Displacement
10,362 lb (4,700 kg)
Ballast
2,954 lb (1,340 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
550 sq ft (51.1 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
42′ 4″ (12.90 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ (3.95 m)
P (mainsail luff)
39′ (11.89 m)
E (mainsail foot)
13′ 1″ (3.99 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.5

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
158

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

Ballast ratio
29%

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

Capsize screening
2.17

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
Bavaria Yachts (GER)

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

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