BAVARIA 40 (J&J)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 40.9 ft |
| LWL | 35.83 ft |
| Beam | 13 ft |
| Draft | 6.4 ft |
| Displacement | 17,420 lb |
| Ballast | 6,264.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.0 kn |
Engine
| Volvo Penta | D2-5555 hpSee all 14 parts → |
About the BAVARIA 40 (J&J)
Popular in the charter trade.
The Bavaria 40 (J&J) is a fractional sloop designed by J&J Design and built by Bavaria Yachts (GER) in 2000. With a displacement of 17420.0 lb and a beam of 13.0 ft, this single-year production model offers a comfortable cruising platform, though specific hull counts are not definitively recorded in the source data.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize interior volume and ease of handling, as evidenced by the high prevalence of comfort-oriented upgrades like bow thrusters (76 mentions) and dodgers (107 mentions).
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.01 and a comfort ratio of 23.67, the boat is moderately stable but its bluewater capability is significantly compromised by critical reports of rudder/shaft issues (83 mentions) and keel smile/sump cracking (124 mentions), suggesting it requires extensive structural reinforcement for serious offshore use.
- Comparables:
- It compares favorably to other early-2000s European production cruisers like the Beneteau 40 or Jeanneau 40.9, sharing similar fractional rigging and cabin layouts, but distinguishes itself through its specific J&J Design hull form and higher reported incidence of structural maintenance issues.
Direct variant of the BAVARIA 40 (J&J)
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(15 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.0 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.5 |
| 60° | 5.3 | 6.3 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.8 |
| 75° | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| 90° | 5.4 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| 110° | 5.5 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 8.9 |
| 120° | 5.4 | 6.5 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| 135° | 4.9 | 6.0 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.9 |
| 150° | 4.1 | 5.2 | 6.2 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Beat VMG | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.9 | 5.1 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Run VMG | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5.3 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 7.2 | 7.9 |
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
58 listings · boat years 2000–2017 · median $81,467
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 40.9ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
21 reported issues across 9 systems for the BAVARIA 40 (J&J), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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