Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 56

Sailboat 55′ Since 2014

Overview

Builder
Bavaria Yachts
Model
Cruiser 56
Type
Sailboat
Built
2014 on
Hull
Monohull
Hull material
Fiberglass

Dimensions

Length overall
55′ (16.76 m)
Waterline length
51′ 5″ (15.67 m)
Beam
15′ 8″ (4.79 m)
Draft
8′ 1″ (2.47 m)
Displacement
40,997 lb (18,596 kg)
Ballast
12,125 lb (5,500 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
1,561 sq ft (145.0 m²)

Accommodation

Cabins
6
Berths
11
Heads
5

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
21.0

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

Displacement / length
135

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

Ballast ratio
30%

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

Capsize screening
1.82

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Capsize screening factor
1.82
Rigging
Sloop

Data from TheBoatDB. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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