BAVARIA 40 VISION
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 41.67 ft |
| LWL | 34.78 ft |
| Beam | 13.09 ft |
| Draft | 5.74 ft |
| Displacement | 19,731 lb |
| Ballast | 6,702.6 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.9 kn |
About the BAVARIA 40 VISION
LOD: 11.99m / 39.33 ft. Optional deep keel: 2.1m / 6.89 ft.
The Bavaria 40 Vision is a fractional sloop designed by J&J Design and built by Bavaria Yachts in Germany between 2007 and 2011. With a displacement of 19731.0 lb and a beam of 13.09 ft, this model offers a spacious interior layout typical of the Vision series, though specific hull production numbers are not definitively recorded in the source data.
- Best for:
- This boat is well-suited for coastal cruisers and families seeking a comfortable, easy-to-handle day sailor or short-passages cruiser, benefiting from its fractional rig and moderate comfort ratio of 26.93.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.94 and a displacement/length ratio of 209.37, the boat is moderately stable but leans toward light displacement, making it suitable for protected coastal cruising rather than heavy offshore bluewater voyaging.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the Beneteau First 40.7 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.9, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs, beam widths around 13 feet, and a focus on interior volume over heavy displacement.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(2 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 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.2 | 5.7 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| 60° | 4.5 | 6.0 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| 75° | 4.7 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| 90° | 4.6 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| 110° | 4.2 | 5.8 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 9.6 | 10.0 |
| 120° | 4.1 | 5.6 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 9.7 | 10.6 |
| 135° | 3.5 | 5.0 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 9.4 | 10.4 |
| 150° | 2.9 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| Beat VMG | 2.7 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.5 |
| Run VMG | 2.5 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 7.1 | 8.0 | 8.6 |
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
76 listings · boat years 2001–2023 · median $100,440
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 41.67ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 reported issues across 2 systems for the BAVARIA 40 VISION, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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