Design Bavaria 44
Sailboat
45′ 8″
Since 2002
Overview
- Builder
- Design
- Model
- Bavaria 44
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 2002–2004
- Designer
- J&J
- Hull
- Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
- Hull material
- Bavaria Yachts (GER)
- Rig
- Fractional Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 45′ 8″ (13.93 m)
- Waterline length
- 37′ 6″ (11.43 m)
- Beam
- 13′ 11″ (4.24 m)
- Displacement
- 21,164 lb (9,600 kg)
- Ballast
- 6,620 lb (3,003 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 984 sq ft (91.4 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 54′ 2″ (16.52 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 16′ 10″ (5.12 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 54′ 1″ (16.49 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 18′ 1″ (5.52 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 20.6
- Displacement / length
- 179
- Ballast ratio
- 31%
- Capsize screening
- 2.01
Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.
How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.
Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.
Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.
More details
- Construction
- Bavaria Yachts (GER)
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.