Bavaria Yachts 960

Sailboat 32′ Since 1985

Overview

Builder
Bavaria Yachts
Model
960
Type
Sailboat
Built
1985 on
Designer
Axel Mohnhaupt
Hull
Fin w/spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
32′ (9.75 m)
Waterline length
26′ 2″ (7.99 m)
Beam
9′ 10″ (2.99 m)
Displacement
8,500 lb (3,856 kg)
Ballast
2,800 lb (1,270 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
409 sq ft (38.0 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
33′ 9″ (10.28 m)
J (foretriangle base)
10′ 11″ (3.32 m)
P (mainsail luff)
35′ 11″ (10.95 m)
E (mainsail foot)
11′ 8″ (3.55 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
15.7

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

Displacement / length
211

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
1.92

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.

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