BAVARIA CRUISER 50
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 49.18 ft |
| LWL | 45.47 ft |
| Beam | 15.32 ft |
| Draft | 6.07 ft |
| Displacement | 27,778 lb |
| Ballast | 9,259.4 lb |
| Material | 49’ 2”14.99 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.0 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 63.98 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 20.01 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 60.76 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 20.24 ft |
| FLforestay | 20 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,304.2 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 640.1 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,088.2 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 3 |
| Berths | 6 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Water | 147.9 L |
| Fuel | 79.3 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the BAVARIA CRUISER 50
Draft w/opt. deep keel: 2.25m/7.38' Updated in 2011.
The Bavaria Cruiser 50 is a fractional sloop designed by Farr Yacht Design and built by Bavaria Yachts (GER) in 2005. With a displacement of 27778.0 lb and a beam of 15.32 ft, this vessel represents a specific era of performance-oriented cruising yachts, though the exact total hulls built remains unconfirmed in available data.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a spacious, performance-oriented day sailor or short-range cruiser, given its high SA/D ratio of 21.98 and fractional rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low capsize ratio of 2.03 and a displacement of 27778.0 lb, the boat offers reasonable stability for coastal passages, but its light displacement and fin keel suggest it is better suited for protected waters than heavy offshore bluewater voyaging.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 47.7 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 47.2, as they share similar production eras, fractional sloop rigs, and a focus on interior volume combined with moderate performance.
Performance
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
56 listings · boat years 2001–2023 · median $136,080
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 49.18ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
7 reported issues across 4 systems for the BAVARIA CRUISER 50, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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