Kang Nam Shipbuilders Bavaria Cruiser 39

Sailboat 39′ 1″ Since 1979

Overview

Builder
Kang Nam Shipbuilders
Model
Bavaria Cruiser 39
Type
Sailboat
Built
1979–1984
Designer
Sparkman & Stephens
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Masthead Ketch

Dimensions

Length overall
39′ 1″ (11.92 m)
Waterline length
31′ (9.45 m)
Beam
13′ 4″ (4.05 m)
Displacement
24,300 lb (11,022 kg)
Ballast
8,937 lb (4,054 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
364

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

Ballast ratio
37%

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

Capsize screening
1.84

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

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

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