Bavaria Yachts 46 Cruiser (2005-2009)
Fractional Sloop · Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder · 2005–2009
A 14.2-meter cruiser featuring a 1.85m draft and a high sail area-to-displacement ratio for efficient performance
Designed by J&J Yacht Design.
- LOA
- Beam
- Draft (max)
- Displacement
- Ballast
- Hull type
- Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder
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The Bavaria Yachts 46 Cruiser (2005-2009), on the water
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Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
LivelyComfort 26Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 1.97Bluewater
LightD/L 169Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 24.3Powered-up
TenderBallast 30%Stiff
Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.
- Beamier than ~82% of boats her size on file
Compared with 2175 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.
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Seen 3 times across 2 channels of the fleet.
On the water
The Bavaria Yachts 46 Cruiser (2005-2009) on video
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Full specifications
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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
30.0%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
24.3
Displacement / length
169.2
Comfort ratio
26.0
Capsize screening
1.97
Hull speed
8.5 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
2037
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Cast Iron
Production
Years built
2005–2009
Designer
J&J Yacht Design
Builder
Bavaria Yachts
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Bavaria Yachts Vision 4613.99 mSame hull family0.2 m shorterA Bruce Farr-designed fractional sloop built for comfortable cruising with a balanced 17.58 SA/displacement ratio
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The family
Related models
The designs closest to hers — usually the rest of the builder's range, sometimes the same hull sold under another name.
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46A 14.27-metre cruiser from 2014 featuring a high-volume hull and a 2.1-metre draft for offshore stabilityBavaria Yachts 37 Cruiser (2005-2007)A J&J-designed fractional sloop balancing a high sail area-to-displacement ratio with a stable, comfortable hull formBavaria Yachts 38 Cruiser (2008-2010)A J&J-designed fractional sloop balancing a 1.97m draft with a spacious 3.9m beam for stable coastal cruisingBavaria Yachts 43 CruiserA high-performance fractional sloop designed for comfortable cruising with a generous sail area-to-displacement ratioBavaria Yachts Cruiser 45A 13.6-metre fractional sloop with a shallow 1.73-metre draft and dual rudders for accessible, stable cruisingBavaria Yachts Cruiser 42A masthead-rigged 12.99-metre cruiser featuring a 1.8-metre bulb keel and a displacement-to-length ratio built for steady cruising
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