Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 40S
Sailboat
40′ 6″
Since 2011
Overview
- Builder
- Bavaria Yachts
- Model
- Cruiser 40S
- Type
- Sailboat
- Built
- 2011 on
- Designer
- Farr Yacht Design
- Hull
- Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
- Hull material
- Fiberglass
- Rig
- Fractional Sloop
Dimensions
- Length overall
- 40′ 6″ (12.34 m)
- Waterline length
- 35′ 4″ (10.76 m)
- Beam
- 13′ (3.96 m)
- Displacement
- 17,945 lb (8,140 kg)
- Ballast
- 6,032 lb (2,736 kg)
Sails and rig
- Sail area
- 879 sq ft (81.7 m²)
- I (foretriangle height)
- 51′ 11″ (15.83 m)
- J (foretriangle base)
- 13′ 10″ (4.22 m)
- P (mainsail luff)
- 51′ 10″ (15.80 m)
- E (mainsail foot)
- 18′ 7″ (5.66 m)
Design ratios
- Sail area / displacement
- 20.5
- Displacement / length
- 182
- Ballast ratio
- 34%
- Capsize screening
- 1.99
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
- Ballast Type
- Lead
- Construction
- FG
Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.
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