BAVARIA CRUISER 56
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 53.97 ft |
| LWL | 51.28 ft |
| Beam | 15.62 ft |
| Draft | 8.07 ft |
| Displacement | 40,997 lb |
| Ballast | 12,125.4 lb |
| Material | 53’16.16 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 65.22 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 21.36 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 63.16 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 22.18 ft |
| FLforestay | 21.4 ft |
| Mainsail | 1,453 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 696.6 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,184.1 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 3 |
| Berths | 6 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Water | 182.3 L |
| Fuel | 74 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the BAVARIA CRUISER 56
Farr design #673M 3, 4 and 5 cabin interior options available. Shallow keel: 2.02m/6.63' Mainsail (battened) and fore sail, standard; (approx.): 145 m2/1561 sq.ft.
The Bavaria Cruiser 56 is a modern cruising yacht designed by Farr Yacht Design and built by Bavaria Yachts (GER) in 2013. With a hull count of ?, this model represents a specific entry in the builder's lineup, combining Farr's performance-oriented design with Bavaria's production standards.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable, well-equipped liveaboard or weekend cruiser, given its high comfort ratio of 31.3 and spacious layout. It is less suited for extreme bluewater expeditions due to its relatively light displacement of 40997.0 lb and low D/L ratio of 135.73.
- Bluewater capability:
- While the low capsize ratio of 1.82 suggests good stability, the light displacement of 40997.0 lb and fin keel configuration indicate this boat is better suited for coastal and nearshore cruising rather than heavy offshore passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau Oceanis 54 and Hanse 548, as they share similar production eras, fractional sloop rigs, and a focus on interior volume over heavy displacement. They also feature similar beam widths and LOA dimensions, targeting the same market of large-cabin cruisers.
Performance
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
29 listings · boat years 2013–2016 · median $214,920
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 53.97ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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