BAVARIA 606
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 21.33 ft |
| LWL | 17 ft |
| Beam | 8 ft |
| Draft | 4.16 ft |
| Displacement | 1,980 lb |
| Ballast | 839.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 5.5 kn |
About the BAVARIA 606
Centerboard version also available - BU:1.58' BD:3.58'.
The Bavaria 606 is a compact fractional sloop designed by Axel Mohnhaupt and built by Bavaria Yachtbau, with production records indicating a single build year of 1982. As a lightweight vessel with a displacement of 1980.0 lb and a LOA of 21.33 ft, it represents a specific era of small, performance-oriented trailerable cruisers.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal day sailing, light cruising, and trailerable use due to its shallow max draft of 4.16 ft and low displacement. Its fractional sloop rig and high SA/D ratio of 22.17 suggest it appeals to sailors prioritizing ease of handling and upwind performance in protected waters.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low displacement of 1980.0 lb, a comfort ratio of 10.48, and a capsize ratio of 2.55, the Bavaria 606 is not designed for extended bluewater passages. Its light hull and fin keel configuration indicate it is intended for coastal and inland waterway use rather than offshore endurance.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels from the early 1980s include other small trailerable fractionals like the O'Day 23 or Catalina 22, which share similar dimensions and roles. These boats are comparable because they target the same market of entry-level cruisers seeking manageable size and fractional rig efficiency.
Performance
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 21.33ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BAVARIA 606yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a BAVARIA 606? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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