Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 40

Sailboat 40′ 2″ Since 2008

Overview

Builder
Bavaria Yachts
Model
Cruiser 40
Type
Sailboat
Built
2008 on
Designer
B. Farr
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
40′ 2″ (12.25 m)
Waterline length
36′ 5″ (11.09 m)
Beam
12′ 11″ (3.93 m)
Displacement
19,136 lb (8,680 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
828 sq ft (77.0 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
51′ 11″ (15.83 m)
J (foretriangle base)
13′ 9″ (4.20 m)
P (mainsail luff)
50′ 5″ (15.36 m)
E (mainsail foot)
17′ 3″ (5.27 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
18.5

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

Displacement / length
177

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

Capsize screening
1.93

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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