BAVARIA CRUISER 51
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 49.21 ft |
| LWL | 44.13 ft |
| Beam | 14.73 ft |
| Draft | 6.07 ft |
| Displacement | 27,778 lb |
| Ballast | 10,141.3 lb |
| Material | 46’ 4”14.12 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.9 kn |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 3 |
| Berths | 6 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Water | 147.9 L |
| Fuel | 74 L |
| CE category | About242 000€(2020) |
About the BAVARIA CRUISER 51
Deep Keel version: draft= 6.89'/2.1m.
The Bavaria Cruiser 51, designed by J&J Design and built by Bavaria Yachts (GER) in 1999, is a spacious masthead sloop known for its comfortable interior layout. With a displacement of 27778.0 lb and a beam of 14.73 ft, it offers a stable platform, though the exact number of hulls built remains unconfirmed in available records.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for coastal cruisers and families seeking a comfortable, well-appointed liveaboard or weekend cruiser, rather than serious offshore passagemaking.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a D/L ratio of 144.29 and a capsize ratio of 1.95, the boat is moderately light for its size, suggesting it is better suited for protected waters than heavy offshore conditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau Oceanis 50 and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50.9, as they share similar production eras, interior volume, and a focus on coastal cruising comfort over heavy displacement performance.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(2 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 | 5.9 | 6.8 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| 60° | 5.2 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| 75° | 5.5 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.3 |
| 90° | 5.7 | 7.0 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 9.1 | 9.6 |
| 110° | 5.8 | 7.2 | 8.2 | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 10.4 |
| 120° | 5.6 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 8.7 | 9.2 | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| 135° | 5.0 | 6.3 | 7.4 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.3 | 10.3 |
| 150° | 4.2 | 5.4 | 6.4 | 7.3 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 9.2 |
| Beat VMG | 3.0 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| Run VMG | 3.6 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 8.4 |
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
83 listings · boat years 2010–2022 · median $203,200
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 49.21ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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5 reported issues across 4 systems for the BAVARIA CRUISER 51, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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