BAVARIA 808
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 26.51 ft |
| LWL | 22.3 ft |
| Beam | 8.2 ft |
| Draft | 4.92 ft |
| Displacement | 5,350 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.3 kn |
About the BAVARIA 808
The Bavaria 808 is a compact masthead sloop designed by Kurt W. Schröter and built by Bavaria, with production records indicating a start year of 1978. As the specific hull count is not definitively established in the source data, the total number of hulls built remains unknown, though it represents an early entry in the Bavaria lineup.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for coastal cruising and day sailing, appealing to owners who prioritize ease of handling and low maintenance over long-range offshore capabilities.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 5350.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.88, the Bavaria 808 is primarily a coastal cruiser rather than a dedicated bluewater vessel, though its fin keel and masthead sloop rig provide adequate stability for protected waters.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include the O'Day 23 and the Pearson 23, as they share similar dimensions, displacement, and a focus on accessible, family-friendly coastal cruising.
Performance
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BAVARIA 808 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 26.51ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BAVARIA 808yet 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 808? 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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