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bavaria 40 cruiser-Test
Sailing yacht · 39 ft (12 m) · Alicante
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- bavaria
- Modell
- 40 cruiser
- Länge
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Gäste
- 10
- Kabinen
- 3
Urteil
A practical, well-sized cruising yacht with a bright 3-cabin layout, solid build quality, and straightforward systems. It is better suited to comfortable family cruising and charter use than spirited sailing, but it remains a dependable all-rounder with good value in the used market.
Vorteile
- +Spacious 3-cabin interior for a 39ft cruiser
- +Comfortable cruising layout with two heads on many examples
- +Moderate draft and stable hull form suit coastal passages
- +Good headroom and practical storage for longer trips
Nachteile
- −Not a performance-oriented design compared with lighter modern cruisers
- −In breeze, handling is more about steady cruising than lively sailing
- −Charter-used examples may show wear in upholstery, rigging, or systems
The Bavaria 40 Cruiser from 2008 is a J&J-designed fiberglass sailing yacht aimed squarely at easy cruising rather than performance sailing. At about 12.35 m overall with a 3.99 m beam, it uses its volume well, giving it a roomy cockpit and a practical deck layout that suits private owners and charter fleets alike.
On the water, the boat is generally regarded as steady and forgiving. With a 40 hp Volvo Penta diesel and a moderate displacement-to-sail-area balance, it sails best as a comfortable cruiser in coastal and offshore-leaning conditions rather than a fast, responsive yacht. Steering and sail handling are typically manageable for a small crew, though it is not as lively as more performance-focused 40-footers.
Inside, the 3-cabin configuration is one of its main strengths, especially for families or charter groups. The layout typically provides good standing headroom, usable stowage, and a workable galley and saloon for extended stays aboard. With its combination of space, conservative systems, and common-availability parts/support, it offers strong value if well maintained, though condition varies widely on older charter boats.
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