BAVARIA CRUISER 40 (FARR)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 40.5 ft |
| LWL | 35.33 ft |
| Beam | 12.92 ft |
| Draft | 6.67 ft |
| Displacement | 19,135 lb |
| Ballast | 6,130.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.0 kn |
About the BAVARIA CRUISER 40 (FARR)
Shallow draft: 5.41'/1.65m BAVARIA CRUISER 40S version is also available with a deeper keel, a performance rig, regatta fittings, carbon spinnaker pole, composite steering wheel and other options.
The Bavaria Cruiser 40 (Farr) is a modern cruising yacht designed by Bruce Farr and built by Bavaria Yachts, with production records indicating a single build year of 2011. As the specific hull count is not definitively recorded in the source data, the fleet size remains unquantified, but the vessel represents a distinct era of Bavaria's design evolution.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who value a fractional sloop rig and a comfortable interior layout, as evidenced by the high frequency of North sail upgrades and Harken rigging components in owner reports.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 19135.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.94, the boat offers moderate offshore stability, though its relatively low D/L ratio of 193.71 suggests it is better suited for coastal passages than heavy-weather bluewater voyaging.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include other Bruce Farr-designed Bavaria models from the same era, as well as contemporary 40-foot fractional sloop cruisers like the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 or Hanse 415, which share similar beam dimensions and fractional rig configurations.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(6 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° | 4.8 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 60° | 5.2 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| 75° | 5.4 | 6.4 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| 90° | 5.3 | 6.4 | 7.2 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| 110° | 4.8 | 5.9 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| 120° | 4.5 | 5.6 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| 135° | 3.9 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.2 |
| 150° | 3.3 | 4.3 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 8.0 |
| Beat VMG | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Run VMG | 2.9 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.7 |
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
9 listings · boat years 2001–2011 · median $99,500
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 40.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
3 reported issues across 3 systems for the BAVARIA CRUISER 40 (FARR), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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