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#51 | Boat Tour of Polaris: Our Upgraded Bavaria Cruiser 46 (2017)
May 4, 2024 · 29 min · 21K views
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The 2017 Bavaria Cruiser 46 *Polaris* features extensive modifications to transition from a charter-focused design to a high-latitude, long-term cruising home.0:12 The 14.3-meter vessel, weighing approximately 16 tons fully loaded, utilizes a 33-kg Rocna anchor with 75 meters of 10mm chain and a Mantis swivel.2:33 Upgrades include a Dyneema inner forestay, a 150-square-meter furling cruising chute, and a custom preventer system using low-friction rings.4:13 The cockpit features a full enclosure, dual steering wheels, and a relocated navigation suite centered around a cockpit-mounted chart plotter.10:31 Energy systems comprise 1,200 watts of solar, a 600Ah lithium battery bank, and Starlink connectivity.12:53 The galley is fully electric, utilizing a gimbaled Force 10 induction hob and oven, supplemented by a modular water maker.17:25 Heating is provided by a dual-system setup: a 5.5kW forced-air heater and a 9kW hydronic system that circulates hot water through radiators and cabin blowers to maintain interior temperatures above 20 degrees Celsius in sub-zero conditions.26:30
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