Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 50

Sailboat 49′ 2″ Since 2005

Overview

Builder
Bavaria Yachts
Model
Cruiser 50
Type
Sailboat
Built
2005 on
Designer
Farr Yacht Design
Hull
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Fractional Sloop

Dimensions

Length overall
49′ 2″ (15.00 m)
Waterline length
45′ 6″ (13.87 m)
Beam
15′ 4″ (4.66 m)
Displacement
27,778 lb (12,600 kg)
Ballast
10,100 lb (4,581 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,304 sq ft (121.2 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
64′ (19.50 m)
J (foretriangle base)
20′ (6.10 m)
P (mainsail luff)
60′ 9″ (18.52 m)
E (mainsail foot)
20′ 3″ (6.17 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
22.8

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

Displacement / length
132

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

Ballast ratio
36%

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

Capsize screening
2.02

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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