Bavaria Yachts 820
Sailboat
27′
Since 1982
Overview
- Builder
- Bavaria Yachts
- Model
- 820
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 1982–1985
- Designer
- Axel Mohnhaupt
- Hull
- Fin w/spade rudder
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Fractional Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 27′ (8.23 m)
- Waterline length
- 22′ (6.71 m)
- Beam
- 9′ (2.74 m)
- Displacement
- 5,500 lb (2,495 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 290 sq ft (27.0 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 30′ (9.14 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 10′ (3.05 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 28′ 2″ (8.60 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 9′ 2″ (2.80 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 14.9
- Displacement / length
- 231
- Capsize screening
- 2.04
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.
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.