Bavaria Yachts Match 38

The Bavaria Yachts MATCH 38 is a fractional sloop with a fin keel and spade rudder, designed by Doug Peterson and J&J Yacht Design, built by Bavaria Yachts from 2003 to 2006. It measures 11.4 meters LOA with a 3.7-meter beam and a 2.2-meter draft, displacing 6386 kg.2:56 The MATCH series, including the MATCH 42, departed from Bavaria's typical cruising designs, featuring lead keels and rod rigging. The MATCH 42, for example, achieved speeds of 11.5 knots in 21 knots of wind without a spinnaker.6:30 Deck layouts prioritize sail handling, with cockpit-mounted travelers and primary winches on the coamings.4:25 Below deck, the MATCH 42 offered a three-cabin layout with a full galley.8:00 A critical safety concern for the MATCH series involved keel structure; a 2005 failure on a MATCH 42 in Croatia led to a mandatory reinforcement retrofit.10:00 Buyers of any MATCH model should verify this structural upgrade was completed and have the keel support and hull laminate professionally inspected.10:23