BAVARIA 960

About the BAVARIA 960

Overall length including overhangs: 10m / 32.8ft Shallow draft keel: 1.3m / 4.26ft Sail area: - Main 19.5m² / 209.9 sqft - Genoa 25.5m² / 274.5 sqft - Jib 16.05m² / 172.8 sqft - Stormsail 5.2m² / 56 sqft - Spinnaker 52m² / 559.7 sqft Thanks to Luis Pinto for corrections and sending a builder's brochure.

The Bavaria 960 is a 31.5 ft fractional sloop designed by Axel Mohnhaupt and built by Bavaria, with production records indicating a start year of 1985. As a specific model identifier rather than a high-volume production run, the exact total hulls built is not definitively quantified in the available data, suggesting a limited or specialized release.

Best for:

This vessel suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize a comfortable, moderate-displacement package with a 21.15 comfort ratio. Its fractional rig and manageable dimensions make it accessible for couples or small families seeking ease of handling over extreme performance.

Bluewater capability:

With a displacement of 7937.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.98, the Bavaria 960 offers reasonable stability for coastal passages but lacks the heavy displacement and robust construction typically required for extended bluewater voyaging.

Comparables:

Comparable boats include other early-to-mid 1980s European 30-footers like the Beneteau First 30 or O'Day 30, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and moderate displacement. These vessels are comparable due to their shared era, beam widths around 9.8 ft, and focus on balanced cruising capabilities.