BAVARIA EASY 9.7
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 32.78 ft |
| LWL | 29.04 ft |
| Beam | 11.22 ft |
| Draft | 6.4 ft/ 4.92 ft min |
| Displacement | 11,464 lb |
| Ballast | 2,866 lb |
| Material | 32’9.75 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.2 kn |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Water | 39.6 L |
| Fuel | 39.6 L |
| CE category | About62 000€(2017) |
About the BAVARIA EASY 9.7
Hull Length: 9.75 m Shallow draft: 1.50m/4.92' Engine, Volvo Penta with Saildrive D1-20 Cabins – Heads, standard 2 –1 Berths, standard 4 Head room: (approx.) 1.84m/6.04'
The Bavaria Easy 9.7 is a 32.78 ft fractional sloop designed by Farr Yacht Design and built by Bavaria Yachts in 2015. With a displacement of 11464.0 lb and a beam of 11.22 ft, this model represents a specific entry in the Bavaria lineup, though the total hulls built count is currently unknown.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize ease of handling and modern interior comfort over heavy offshore endurance. Its fractional rig and relatively light displacement make it well-suited for single-handers or couples seeking a manageable, performance-oriented day sailor.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low D/L ratio of 208.98 and a capsize ratio of 1.99, the Easy 9.7 is not optimized for serious bluewater cruising, as its light displacement and fin keel favor coastal performance over heavy-weather stability.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 32.7 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349, as they share similar production eras, fractional rigs, and a focus on interior volume and ease of use. The Farr design influence also draws comparisons to the Nauticat 32, though the Easy 9.7 is significantly lighter and more modern.
Direct variant of the BAVARIA EASY 9.7
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
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 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 3.3 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6.9 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| 60° | 3.5 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| 75° | 3.6 | 4.9 | 5.9 | 6.6 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| 90° | 3.7 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| 110° | 3.7 | 5.2 | 6.3 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.7 | 9.1 |
| 120° | 3.6 | 5.0 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.8 | 9.7 |
| 135° | 3.1 | 4.4 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| 150° | 2.5 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| Beat VMG | 2.1 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Run VMG | 2.2 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.7 |
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the BAVARIA EASY 9.7 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 32.78ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the BAVARIA EASY 9.7yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a BAVARIA EASY 9.7? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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