Bavaria Yachts 37

Sailboat 37′ 10″ Since 2000

Overview

Builder
Bavaria Yachts
Model
37
Type
Sailboat
Built
2000 on
Designer
J & J Design
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
37′ 10″ (11.52 m)
Waterline length
29′ 4″ (8.93 m)
Beam
12′ (3.66 m)
Displacement
11,817 lb (5,360 kg)
Ballast
3,925 lb (1,780 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
624 sq ft (58.0 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
40′ 8″ (12.41 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 7″ (4.15 m)
P (mainsail luff)
44′ 1″ (13.44 m)
E (mainsail foot)
14′ 7″ (4.45 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
19.3

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

Displacement / length
210

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

Ballast ratio
33%

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

Capsize screening
2.11

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Iron
Construction
FG

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

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