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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

See her sail

The Bavaria Yachts C46, on the water

The fleet's own footage — the truest look at how she really moves.

Footage from SVN solovelanet

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her light displacement on a moderate beam gives 25 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 25
CoastalBluewater

2.03 — right around the 2.0 line, the edge between coastal and offshore.

Capsize screening 2.03
LightHeavy

150 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 150
EasygoingPowered-up

21.0 — plenty of sail for her weight; lively and quick to respond.

Sail area / displacement 21.0
TenderStiff

20% of her weight is ballast — on the tender side; she'll heel readily and want a reef sooner.

Ballast 20%

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.

What the fleet has seen

The Bavaria Yachts C46, as the fleet has seen it

Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.

The Bavaria Yachts C46 is a fractional sloop designed by Cossutti Yacht Design, built by Bavaria Yachts from 2023, and notable for its focus on interior volume and performance. It has an LOA of 14.5 meters, a beam of 4.7 meters, and a displacement of 12,730 kg.0:03 The C46 is part of Bavaria's premium C-line, which prioritizes modern aesthetics and construction quality. Aboard *SEILmagasinet*, sea trials in 6 knots of wind showed the C46 maintaining 4 knots of speed with a polyester code sail.7:19 The deck layout consolidates all winches aft, and dual cockpit tables improve movement.6:10 Below deck, the galley is longitudinal with two large refrigerator drawers.10:19 The interior offers flexible layouts from three to four cabins, with a tested model featuring three cabins and two heads.8:40 The saloon includes a large table and a raised navigation station.9:49 The C46 features a deep draft for windward performance and a sail plan of 115 square meters optimized for easy handling.4:11 An optional hardtop structure is available for increased protection.6:40

The living fleet

Sailed by the fleet

Where the fleet has filmed this boat.

Seen 5 times across 3 channels of the fleet.

Basemap © Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

On the water

The Bavaria Yachts C46 on video

Bavaria boatsBavaria Yachts offers the legacy Cruiser series alongside the modern, performance-oriented C-line designed by Maurizio Cossutti.SVN solovelanetBavaria C46 - Up to a new levelThe Bavaria C46 features a longitudinal galley, dual cockpit tables, and a redesigned interior layout.SEILmagasinetBavaria C46, the new sailing yacht from the German shipyard designed by Maurizio CossuttiThe Bavaria C46 features a 4.70-meter beam and hull geometry derived from the performance-oriented Bavaria 42.SVN solovelanetSEILmagasinet TV Ep. 1 2024Evaluations of the Arcona 50, Bavaria C46, Outremer 52, Saffier SE 24 Lite, and Albin Vega.SEILmagasinetGENOA INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2025 ⛵ the best boats and most interesting accessories ⚓The Salone Nautico di Genova 2025 features the Bavaria Yachts C46 hardtop and the E-Wincher 2 handle.Alfredo ContaldoSEILmagasinet TV Episode 5-2024The Bestevaer 36 features a retractable swing keel and pilot house for sustainable, long-distance expedition sailing.SEILmagasinetSEILmagasinet visits Båter i Sjøen 2024Hanse 360 world premiere and Bali 4.6 catamaran draw the most attention at Båter i Sjøen 2024.SEILmagasinetGenoa International Boat Show 2023 SpecialThe 63rd Salone Nautico di Genova showcases new models including the CNB 78 and the Nautor Swan 55.SVN solovelanetSEILmagasinet TV episode 2/2024The episode reviews the X-95, Nessi 94, XC47, and RM1380, while evaluating silicone-based antifouling and electric propulsion systems.SEILmagasinet

What they go for

Market signal

Where the fleet has seen this model come up for sale.

1seen for sale

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The record

Full specifications

The complete reference set — tap any figure to switch between metric and imperial.

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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The family

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