← Alle Tests / Segelyacht-Tests

TAF-Test
Sailing yacht · 37 ft (11 m) · Zadar
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- Bavaria
- Modell
- Bavaria 37
- Länge
- 37 ft (11 m)
- Gäste
- 7
- Kabinen
- 3
Urteil
The Bavaria Cruiser 37 is a practical family cruiser with a balanced hull, easy sail plan, and a roomy 3-cabin layout for its size. It is not a performance boat, but it offers solid all-around cruising ability and good liveaboard potential for coastal and moderate offshore use.
Vorteile
- +3-cabin layout in a 37 ft package
- +Fractional sloop rig with manageable sail area
- +Large beam and generous interior volume
- +Diesel inboard with basic cruising equipment
- +Air conditioning and Wi‑Fi add charter comfort
Nachteile
- −Not a pure performance-focused design
- −Official fuel capacity is modest at 135 L
- −Specifications vary across listings and brokers
- −Berth/capacity figures differ by source
The Bavaria Cruiser 37 from 2005 is a mainstream family cruiser rather than a niche design. Public specifications place it at about 37.24 ft LOA with a 12.47 ft beam, a fractional sloop rig, and a standard draft around 6.4 ft, which supports a stable, predictable cruising platform. [2][3][14]
On the water, the boat is set up for easy handling more than high-adrenaline sailing. The sail area and displacement figures point to moderate performance, with enough sail power for coastal cruising and club racing, but not the light, sharp feel of a performance cruiser. The 29 hp Volvo Penta diesel is appropriate for docking and motor-sailing, though it is a small engine by modern standards for a boat this size. [1][2][3][14]
Inside, the 3-cabin arrangement is a strong point because it makes the boat useful for families or charter use, and the listed air conditioning and Wi‑Fi improve comfort. Published sources vary on berths and tankage, but the confirmed builder specs show a 135 L fuel tank and 180 L water tank, while third-party listings sometimes show higher fuel capacity and different berth counts, so buyers should verify the exact inventory on the individual boat. [8][11][12]


