O que a frota viu
O Bavaria Yachts 46 Cruiser (2005-2009), como a frota o viu
Derivado dos vídeos que a frota analisou deste modelo. ▶ marca o momento a bordo.
The Bavaria Yachts 46 CRUISER (2005-2009) is a 14.2-meter fractional sloop designed by J&J Yacht Design and built by Bavaria Yachts, featuring a fin with bulb and spade rudder hull. Its LOA is 14.2 m, beam 4.3 m, draft 1.9 m, and displacement 10999 kg. Aboard *El Viaje de Bohemia*, owners transitioning from a Catalina 36 praised the Bavaria 46's increased interior volume, natural light, and light-colored wood, along with two heads, a dedicated shower stall, and a 25-liter water heater.2:35 Exterior features include an open "Mediterranean-style" stern with a split backstay for dinghy access, a permanent cockpit grill, and a high-clearance bimini.6:24 The crew installed a HydroVane windvane for self-steering.10:21 Drawbacks included the Volvo Penta D2-75 engine’s sail drive, requiring annual seal maintenance, and a deck-stepped mast that offers interior room but less structural security than a keel-stepped mast.12:45 Other issues included a poorly designed cockpit seat, slow shower sump drainage, and potential hull-to-deck joint leaks.18:00 Aboard *Polaris*, the crew navigated coastal Norway and Scotland, managing strong currents, narrow fairways, and anchoring challenges, including a windlass pulley issue.0:20 They emphasized careful anchor retrieval and boom awareness.4:06 The *El Viaje de Bohemia* crew also noted low battery levels and poor holding in La Paz, Mexico, planning an upgrade to lithium batteries and increased solar capacity.15:33
