Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46
Fractional Sloop · Fin w/bulb & Dual Rudders · First built 2014
A 14.27-metre cruiser from 2014 featuring a high-volume hull and a 2.1-metre draft for offshore stability
Designed by Farr Yacht Design & Bruce Farr.
- LOA
- Beam
- Draft (max)
- Displacement
- Ballast
- Hull type
- Fin w/bulb & Dual Rudders
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The Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46, on the water
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Character
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LivelyComfort 28Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 1.89Bluewater
LightD/L 162Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 18.3Powered-up
TenderBallast 28%Stiff
Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.
- Heavier than ~77% of boats her size on file
- Beamier than ~82% of boats her size on file
Compared with 2129 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.
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Seen once across one channel of the fleet.
On the water
The Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46 on video
The record
Full specifications
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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
27.7%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
18.3
Displacement / length
162.1
Comfort ratio
28.5
Capsize screening
1.89
Hull speed
8.7 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
2164
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & dual rudders
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Cast Iron
Production
Years built
First built 2014
Designer
Farr Yacht Design, Bruce Farr
Builder
Bavaria Yachts
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Bavaria Yachts Vision 4613.99 mSame hull family0.3 m shorterA Bruce Farr-designed fractional sloop built for comfortable cruising with a balanced 17.58 SA/displacement ratio
Bavaria Yachts C4614.50 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA modern Cossutti-designed fractional sloop with a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio for spirited performance
Beneteau First 47.714.33 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA Bruce Farr-designed performance cruiser balancing a high sail area-to-displacement ratio with offshore capability
Beneteau Oceanis 4614.40 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA Berret-Racoupeau fractional sloop featuring a Nauta-designed interior and an optional shallow keel for cruising
Hylas Yachts 4614.10 mSame hull family0.2 m shorterA German Frers-designed masthead sloop built for offshore performance with a high sail area to displacement ratio
Bavaria Yachts 46 Cruiser (2005-2009)14.20 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA 14.2-meter cruiser featuring a 1.85m draft and a high sail area-to-displacement ratio for efficient performance
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 46 Cruiser (2005-2009)A 14.2-meter cruiser featuring a 1.85m draft and a high sail area-to-displacement ratio for efficient performanceBavaria Yachts Vision 46A Bruce Farr-designed fractional sloop built for comfortable cruising with a balanced 17.58 SA/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 C46A modern Cossutti-designed fractional sloop with a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio for spirited performance
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