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Sailing yacht · 46 ft (14 m) · Phuket
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- Bavaria
- Modèle
- 46
- Longueur
- 46 ft (14 m)
- Passagers
- 6
- Cabines
- 3
Verdict
The 2016 Bavaria Cruiser 46 is a practical, widely used cruising yacht with a strong balance of space, simplicity and moderate sailing performance. It suits charter fleets and family cruising well, though its quoted 3-cabin/6-guest setup does not match the verified 4-cabin, 8-berth configuration commonly listed for thi
Avantages
- +Large beam for a 46-footer, giving strong interior volume
- +Verified 4-cabin layout offers high guest capacity
- +Balanced cruising design with sensible sail plan
- +Good tankage and liveaboard-friendly proportions
Inconvénients
- −Not the fastest or most performance-focused cruiser
- −Deep draft may limit shallow-water access in some areas
- −Charter-oriented layouts can feel less private than 3-cabin versions
- −Published listings vary, so exact onboard configuration must be checked
The Bavaria Cruiser 46 is a mainstream 46-foot production cruiser designed by Farr Yacht Design and built by Bavaria Yachts. Verified model data for this boat year places it at 46.82 ft LOA with a 4.35 m beam, giving it the proportions expected of a roomy family cruiser rather than a narrow, performance-first yacht. The listed boat’s 3-cabin/6-guest description conflicts with verified 2016 examples that are commonly shown as 4-cabin, 8-berth charter layouts.
On the water, the Cruiser 46 is best understood as a stable, predictable cruiser with enough sail area and displacement to make efficient passage-making possible, but without the lively feel of lighter performance yachts. Its dimensions and moderate draft support reassuring tracking and solid upwind cruising, while the deep keel option can improve sailing ability at the cost of access in shallow anchorages.
Comfort is a clear strength. The broad beam supports a generous saloon, practical galley space and multiple-cabin configurations, making the yacht well suited to charter use and extended family cruising. That said, higher-capacity layouts typically trade away some privacy and can feel busy when fully occupied.
In value terms, the Bavaria Cruiser 46 remains competitive because it combines proven builder support, sensible systems and charter-market popularity. It is not an elite performance yacht, but for buyers or charter guests prioritizing space, familiarity and easy cruising, it offers a balanced package.
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