BAVARIA OCEAN 40 (J&J)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 40.92 ft |
| LWL | 35.83 ft |
| Beam | 13.08 ft |
| Draft | 6.4 ft |
| Displacement | 17,420 lb |
| Ballast | 6,264.2 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.0 kn |
About the BAVARIA OCEAN 40 (J&J)
The Bavaria Ocean 40, designed by J&J Design and built by Bavaria Yachts in Germany, is a single-year production model from 2000. While specific hull counts are not definitively recorded in the source data, this fractional sloop offers a balance of performance and comfort with a displacement of 17420.0 lb and a beam of 13.08 ft.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and those seeking a comfortable liveaboard, as evidenced by the high frequency of bow thruster (35 mentions) and bimini installations (11 mentions) for ease of handling and comfort. It is less suited for extreme bluewater racing due to its moderate D/L ratio of 169.07 and comfort-oriented layout.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 2.02 and a fin keel, the boat offers reasonable offshore stability, though its single-year production run and reported structural issues require careful vetting for serious bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 40.7 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.9, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and production eras. These vessels offer similar beam widths and displacement ranges, targeting the same market of performance-oriented cruisers.
Direct variant of the BAVARIA OCEAN 40 (J&J)
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
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 40.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
9 reported issues across 5 systems for the BAVARIA OCEAN 40 (J&J), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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