Bavaria Yachts 390

Sailboat 39′ 11″ Since 1990

Overview

Builder
Bavaria Yachts
Model
390
Type
Sailboat
Built
1990 on
Designer
Axel Mohnhaupt
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
39′ 11″ (12.16 m)
Waterline length
38′ 6″ (11.73 m)
Beam
12′ 10″ (3.90 m)
Displacement
17,637 lb (8,000 kg)
Ballast
6,614 lb (3,000 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
769 sq ft (71.4 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
49′ 3″ (15.00 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 3″ (4.05 m)
P (mainsail luff)
50′ 10″ (15.50 m)
E (mainsail foot)
16′ 1″ (4.90 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.2

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

Displacement / length
138

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

Ballast ratio
38%

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

Capsize screening
1.97

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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