Bavaria Yachts C46
Fractional Sloop · Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder · First built 2023
A modern Cossutti-designed fractional sloop with a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio for spirited performance
Designed by Cossutti Yacht Design.
- LOA
- Beam
- Draft (max)
- Displacement
- Ballast
- Hull type
- Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder
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The Bavaria Yachts C46, on the water
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Character
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LivelyComfort 25Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 2.03Bluewater
LightD/L 150Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 21.0Powered-up
TenderBallast 20%Stiff
Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.
- Heavier than ~77% of boats her size on file
- Draws more than ~82% of boats her size on file
- Beamier than ~93% of boats her size on file
Compared with 2031 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.
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Seen once across one channel of the fleet.
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The Bavaria Yachts C46 on video
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Full specifications
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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
20.2%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
21.0
Displacement / length
150.3
Comfort ratio
25.3
Capsize screening
2.03
Hull speed
8.9 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
2407
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Cast Iron
Production
Years built
First built 2023
Designer
Cossutti Yacht Design
Builder
Bavaria Yachts
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Dufour Yachts 47014.85 mSame hull family0.4 m longerA 14.85-metre performance cruiser featuring a modern fin-and-bulb keel and a 2.25-metre draft for offshore stability
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4614.27 mSame hull family0.2 m shorterA 14.27-metre cruiser from 2014 featuring a high-volume hull and a 2.1-metre draft for offshore stability
Beneteau Oceanis 4814.61 mSame hull familyNear-identical lengthA spacious 14.6-meter cruiser featuring a high-volume interior by Nauta Design and a performance-oriented fractional rig
Beneteau First 47.714.33 mSame hull family0.2 m shorterA Bruce Farr-designed performance cruiser balancing a high sail area-to-displacement ratio with offshore capability
Beneteau First 44 Performance14.65 mSame hull family0.2 m longerA light-displacement performance variant featuring a 2.6-metre draft and a high sail-area-to-displacement ratio
Hylas Yachts 4614.10 mSame hull family0.4 m shorterA German Frers-designed masthead sloop built for offshore performance with a high sail area to displacement ratio
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 C45A Cossutti-designed fractional sloop featuring dual rudders and a high-volume hull optimized for modern cruising comfortBavaria Yachts Cruiser 46A 14.27-metre cruiser from 2014 featuring a high-volume hull and a 2.1-metre draft for offshore stabilityBavaria 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 C50A 15.55-metre cruiser with a 2.3-metre bulb keel and a balanced sail-area-to-displacement ratio for modern cruising
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