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Review – Bavaria C46 vs. Beneteau Oceanis 46.1

Monohull - sailing yacht review & comparison, in this review article, we compare two most modern midsized family cruisers from two of the largest series production shipyards and fierce competitors in both the private- and charter ownership segment of the leisure marine industry., when sailing is meant to be done in style and at ease, and where comfort and elegance comes together to create seamless harmony between simplicity and sophistication..

Embracing your unique needs and preferences is key to finding the perfect monohull for your cruising lifestyle. While comfort and performance can be subjective and relative, it’s important to trust your instincts and ask yourself the right questions as you navigate this exciting decision. Your journey is yours to define and with careful consideration, you’ll discover the vessel that will unlock your full potential as a seafaring adventurer. Let your passion for exploration guide you and embrace the freedom that comes with finding the perfect monohull sailing yacht. The adventure awaits!

What’s the key to enjoying life at sea? It’s all about relaxation and space! Finding enough room for everyone and everything, without tripping over each other every five seconds. Trust me, with all the modern gizmos and gadgets around, living onboard can be a breeze.

And convenience is king! With automation and energy-saving tools, we can easily adapt to life at sea without having to sacrifice any of our creature comforts. And let’s not forget safety – after all, no one wants to be stranded at sea.

So, let’s hoist the sail, kick back, and enjoy the ride without having to worry about all the technical stuff. Aye, aye, captain!

The re-birth of the modern cruiser-performance sailing yacht

Following in the wake of the Oceanis 51.1, many of the production shipyards saw the continuum of wide stern hulls and full bow design with a long chine opening up for wider interior spaces and focus on ease of handling and more down-wind focused sailing and ease of movement on deck. 

The modern cruising boat was born and more design aspects from reputable performance-orientated naval architects were being introduced as two of the largest production-orientated shipyards; the Groupe Beneteau and Bavaria Yachtbau, introduced a distinct design feature in their midrange ranges of sailing yachts – the Oceanis range for Benetau and the C-range for Bavaria. 

The Beneteau Oceanis range was long a dual-purpose yacht as the Beneteau First range was set on pause for a while and clients were offered a First Line Package to “spruce” up the rather under-rigged and downwind-focused Oceanis to a more livelier and performance-cruiser orientated configuration. With the additional First Line package, the boat owner will receive a deeper, lead bulb keel, a taller mast and a genoa, which provides 28% more sail area. The Oceanis 46.1 is vintage Beneteau in terms of basic construction. The hull is moulded in polyester, while the deck is comprised of an injected fibreglass/foam-core sandwich, with a moulded-in anti-skid; the deck-stepped, double-spreader mast is aluminium; and both the shoal and standard-draft keels are cast iron

The Bavaria yachts had long ago forsaken the performance-focused market with its famous cooperation with FAAR and instead had launched arguably the most appreciated range of midsized sailing yachts and pure cruiser-focused range of yachts in their aptly named Bavaria Cruiser-line of sailing yachts. With the decision to modernize its range, they reached out to famous Italian naval architect Cossutti, with plenty of pedigree in the offshore racing and cruising world. 

Elegant – Smart Living Spaces – Fast Cruising – Easy Sailing

The Oceanis 46.1 is in itself a design separate from the 51.1, with its design team Pascal-Conq given the task to mirror the sporty feel and large-yacht aspects of the 51.1 into the 46.1. The design team is no stranger to Beneteau, as they have designed most of the smaller range Oceanis from 24-36 ft before taking on the 46.1 and also famous for having introduced the twin-rudder concept into high-octane racing classes like the IMOCA. Both the Oceanis 46.1 and the Bavaria C46 use the twin-rudder setup to compensate for their wide stern and high-freeboard hull designs. 

The first model in a second generation of Bavaria’s C-series yachts, the new Bavaria C46 offers plenty of internal volume and on-the-water performance. This is Cossutti’s sixth design for Bavaria, the Bavaria C46, is the first model in a second generation of the German yard’s C-series, which was originally launched six years ago. The new boat offers significantly more interior volume than its predecessor, the C45 from 2018, yet also claims better performance.

The Stepped Hulls vs. the V-Bow and Chines

What both these modern cruiser sailing yachts clearly have in common, is the incredible space and beamy nature of the yachts that create an incredible amount of roominess below deck and space and stowage and ease of movement deckside. 

The Oceanis range with its “stepped” hulls and with a chine that runs from stern to bow in combination with its wide stern, creates a roominess and feeling you earlier only found on large cruiser sizes of +50ft and up. The owner’s cabin for example on the Oceanis 46.1 is comparable to the predecessor of the older design of the Oceanis 50 and the 55. 

The Pascal Conq-designed Oceanis 46.1 features a “stepped” hull, in which the canoe body flares dramatically to a chine immediately above the waterline, thereby allowing Beneteau to maximize interior volume while maintaining a narrow entry forward. The new and more powerful hull shape of the Oceanis range, with a stepped or full-chined hull, with greater righting moment and the addition of twin rudders for added control.

Same principles apply with the new C-line design and characteristic features of the hull design with the typical Bavaria V‐bow and chines, which not only give the Bavaria C46 impressive sailing characteristics but also create more light space and living comfort below deck in the saloon as well as the cabins.

For the new BAVARIA C46, the C‐LINE concept has been further developed and re‐interpreted in all areas. For example, the characteristic features of the hull design with the typical Bavaria V‐bow and chines, which not only give the Bavaria C46 impressive sailing characteristics, but also create more light space and living comfort below deck in the saloon as well as the cabins. The Bavaria C46 sets a new standard in its class and is a yacht that combines long‐standing Bavaria strengths with new features, thus finding convincing solutions for many customers and requirements.

The slab-sided and modern design approaches to both these voluminous sailing yachts are aimed towards creating an experience like that of a modern apartment and maximising the use of the yacht at anchor – a static experience. The concept of “building inside and out” is not strange to the cruiser range of the shipbuilding industry, as most of the appeal and interest comes from the charter-industry that demands easier handling yachts and comfort at anchor and space to combine several layout options and configurations.  

Is all this comfort then at the cost of a sailing experience? Yes, there is no denying that, albeit these naval yacht designer know their thing and looking at both hull designs their arguably focus on down-wind sailing and making it easy for crew and guests alike to be comfortable. However, with the First Line package offered for the Oceanis range and its famously slippery hull design and modern rigging from the Cossutti-designed Bavaria C-line, we are not surprised that they would rather be called performance-cruisers than just your average holiday-making cruiser and sailing yacht. 

The opinions are divided on the matter of what entails an ideal live-aboard monohull sailing yacht: the strength of the design, construction and feeling at the helm of the performance-optimised monohulls such as the Italia Yachts, Grand Soleil, X-Yachts, J-Boats, or the luxury of the all-inclusive optimal holiday platform of the larger series production shipyards  such as the Oceanis range from Beneteau, Sun Odyssey from Jeanneau, C-Line from Bavaria, Impression from Elan, the Hanse or the Dufour range of cruiser sailing yachts. 

We are not here to create division but rather to point out the why and how. For the yacht charter industry, the advantages are obvious and plenty. Most of the above-mentioned production series shipyards are closely tied or owned by the same group as the large global charter companies that offer yacht charter ownership programs and investments, such as the Dream Yacht Charter, Navigare Yachting, SunSail and Moorings. 

For the charter industry, the advantages of this configuration are multiple:

• Beamy design: create plenty of main deck space and seating/lounging arrangements, allowing for a larger side deck, cockpits and bathing platforms.
• Volumuniuos hulls: increases the stowage -and payload capacity and width in the cabins.
• Skipper cabins: as with most of these designs, even at 45 feet there is room to accommodate skipper accommodation.
• Layout and Size: optimal cabin configurations and spacious double bed cabins cater for plenty of guests and even crewed charter.
• Saloon Main Deck: focus on dining arrangements and entertainment with larger galley sizes. No need for a navigational station as most time is spent at anchor or navigating short distances and a professional skipper often manages boat.
• Easy Push Button Sailing: usually underigged sailing yachts which are most pleasurable sailing “off the wind” and with most or all control and working lines drawn aft near the helm. Clear destination between guest areas and crew/helm area.

If you are unfamiliar with the two brands or the sailing yachts in question, here’s a brief introduction.

Bavaria Yachtbau

The Bavaria shipyard has been in the forefront of building sailing yachts on large scale for over 45 years. Today Bavaria Yachts is one of the most modern manufacturers of sailing yachts and motorboats worldwide. The shipyard has been known since its founding as an innovation leader in serial yacht manufacturing. Over 600 sailing yachts and motorboats are manufactured on the shipyard of BAVARIA YACHTS in Giebelstadt, near Würzburg in Germany. Four production lines, each 125 meters long, a carpenter’s workshop where the entirety of the yacht is constructed, two halls to manufacture hulls and decks, are accommodated on a large surface measuring 200,000 square meters. It’s needless to say – an impressive shipyard with a strong brand and almost a fan-based following in central and northern Europe. 

From the Shipyard:

“The BAVARIA C46 sets new standards in the combination of ample room, excellent sailing characteristics and innovative solutions. The BAVARIA C46 combines the typical generous BAVARIA space on board and the proven Made‐in‐Germany solidity with even more sailing performance and greater comfort on board. The distinctive chines at the stern and the BAVARIA V‐bow have already given the BAVARIA C38 and C42 exceptionally good and fast sailing characteristics. The BAVARIA C46 possesses agile steering, converts the wind even faster into boat speed and, at the same time, allows for maximally large cabins in the stern and foreship. Thus, space and sailing pleasure are a winning combination on the BAVARIA C46.”

Groupe Beneteau

Groupe Beneteau is a worldwide market leader for boats and a European frontrunner for leisure homes. With its global production capacities and global sales networks, the Group employs 7,600 people in France, the US, Poland, Italy, Portugal and China. Since 1884, the Beneteau family boatyard has successfully evolved through the decades, from fishing to recreational boating and diversified itself. Today, Groupe Beneteau, through its brands and services, has developed unique skill sets and technical know-how in boating and leisure homes.

In 2021, the Beneteau Groupe was bought up (59%) by investment group PPF and is part of a drive towards creating an even more dominating presence in the yacht charter market with the acquisition of both Dream Yacht Charter and Navigare Yachting. 

The Beneteau shipyard used to offer two lines of models for years, the Oceanis range and the First range. The biggest shipyard in the world had stopped with the sportive line of First sailing yachts until a few years ago when the group bought a small Slovenian shipyard with sportive sailing boats at the smaller end of the market. In the meantime, they were secretly planning their comeback in the performance cruiser market, until then dominated by Dehler and Grand Soleil. The option to upgrade the Oceanis line cruiser with the sporty FIRST LINE package is available for those boat owners who want to configure a boat for more thrilling and lively behaviour at the helm. 

From the shipyard:

“The Oceanis 46.1 was awarded the European Yacht of the Year in 2019. The panel stressed the yacht’s high performance and the incredible sensations at the helm. The  Oceanis 46.1  won the  Family Cruiser category in 2019. The cruising yacht of world market leader Beneteau shows the same lines as the Oceanis 51.1, which was nominated last year – with one important difference: The 46.1 has more sail area, thus has even better sailing characteristics thanks to a finely balanced rig geometry and successful lift distribution. Below deck she offers up to ten berths in five cabins. The boat is highly customizable, modern and has an appealing design.”

Technical specifications​

Key differences, the table below illustrates the key specifications between the bavaria c46 & the beneteau oceanis 46.1.

Bavaria C46   Specifications

Hull lenght, displacement.

554 L / 798 L

41,9 kW/ 57 HP

Bavaria C46   Saling Ratio

49,5 m² (self-tacking as standard) / 56,4 m² (Genoa)

Gennaker/ Code 0

192 m² / 1087 sq.ft.(Gennaker) / 105 m² (Code 0)

Sailing Ratio (kg's per m2 upwind sail area)

Bavaria c46   architect & design, architect & exterior design.

Cossutti Yacht Design

Interior Design

Bavaria Yachts & Cossutti Yacht Design

Bavaria C46   The Concept

The new bavaria c46 is a perfect combination of german engineering and italian master-class design. .

A word from Dirk and Viktor (Yacht-Match Group co-founders):

“With the C42, Bavaria presented a convincing new edition of the upscale C-line three years ago. For its harmonious construction, particularly good sailing characteristics, and very homely and comfortable interior design, Bavaria’s new yacht was awarded the title of Europe’s Yacht of the Year 2021 in the category of cruising yachts. The latest model of Bavaria C-Line, a 14-meter, was presented as the world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2023 and was recently nominated for the 2024 European Yacht of the Year Award. According to the designer Maurizio Cossutti, the brief was clear but not easy: “- Bavaria wanted a larger, more comfortable boat but one that should look more elegant and slimmer a contradiction”, he explained to the German magazine Die Yacht in their latest test sail of the C46 in the fall of 2023. The German sheeting system, perfected by Bavaria, makes the new C46 particularly suitable for sailors who often travel with a small crew or even single-handed.” 

Viktor van Savooyen & Dirk Agter

“The brief was clear but not easy: Bavaria wanted a larger more comfortable boat but one that should look more elegant and slimmer a contradiction”.”

MAURIZIO COSSUTTI

Cossutti Hull Design

The Bavaria C46 follows in the footsteps of the Bavaria C38 and Bavaria C42, maximizing hull volume with full-length hull chines and a wide beam of 4.7m carried all the way aft. The hull is controlled with a single, deep and balanced spade rudder, and sea-kindliness  is improved by a v-bow section in the forefoot. This concept truly puts the “ease” in easy sailing with a flat hull shape, rigging, and rudder all working together for an engaging and enjoyable to sail despite the large volume. The shapes and designs of Cossutti are well-proven in the offshore category and his latest smaller and larger models with the Bavaria C-Line.

Improved version of the C45 at every point.

Maurizio Cossutti’s sixth design for Bavaria, the Bavaria C46, is the first model in a second generation of the German yard’s C-series, initially launched six years ago. The new boat offers significantly more interior volume than its predecessor, the C45 from 2018, yet claims better performance.

The requirements for a sailing yacht around 15 meters are much more versatile today. They can no longer be divided into classic categories such as performance or family cruiser, charter or owner’s yacht. During the development of the C46, the focus was solely on what offers our customers real added value on board. 

Larger and Better

Where the new Bavaria C46 shines is the sheer amount of space and accommodation on board. The only fixed point of the accommodation is the saloon and galley, with C-shaped seating around a table to starboard with a bench seat amidships and a sizeable C-shaped galley along the hull side to port. Aft of the galley is a forward-facing chart table – these are returning onto boats as remote working from onboard is now commonplace. 

Sleek Hulls yet still larger interior volumes and cabins

What Bavaria now calls its V-bow – broad forward sections that taper to a narrower waterline beam – is balanced by distinct chines aft. The net effect is improved accommodation volumes and greater form stability , yet little extra drag in light airs.

Contrary to many yards, Bavaria doesn’t believe dinghy garages are necessary for a yacht of this size. The pay-off is bigger 160cm-wide aft cabins that can be fitted with convertible twin/double beds. On deck, the cockpit is 10% longer than the C45, and there’s stowage for plenty of water sports toys.

Beneteau Oceanis 46.1   Specifications

13,65 m 44’9’’

4,50 m 14’9’’

10 597 kg / 23 356 lbs

370 l / 98 US gal

200 l / 53 US gal

57 CV / 57 HP

Beneteau Oceanis 46.1   Saling Ratio

54 m² / 581 sq/ft

44,1 m² / 441 sq/ft (selftacking Jib as a standard) 58 m² / 624 sq/ft (Genoa)

Gennaker/ Spinnaker

102 m² / 1 098 sq/ft (Codeo 0) 152 m² / 1 636 sq/ft (Spinnaker)

Beneteau Oceanis 46.1   Architect & Design

Naval architect.

PASCAL - CONQ

Interior Design + Deck Design

NAUTA DESIGN

Beneteau Oceanis 46.1   The Concept

The beneteau oceanis 46.1 is a dual-purpose sailing yacht replacing a previous best seller. .

“Beneteau’s second addition to its range of Oceanis cruiser-performance yachts, the 46.1, was a highly-anticipated model that built on the success of the Oceanis 45, Beneteau’s most popular model to date in 2019. With over 800 units sold of the Oceanis 45, it’s easy to see why Beneteau intends to keep the same design combination of Finot Conq for hull lines and Nauta Yachts for styling and interior while adding several improved features. The design team aimed to maintain the primary features of sailing performance, a spacious cockpit, and interior volume while enhancing the hull shape to increase righting moment and improve control with the addition of twin rudders. The 46.1 boasts a variety of options, including a ‘First Line’ upgrade that maximizes performance with a taller mast and deeper keel. Beneteau’s innovation and attention to detail have resulted in a remarkable model that meets and exceeds the highest expectations of avid sailors.”

“…the Oceanis 46.1 is enhanced with cutting-edge technology. We have greatly improved hull stability and eliminated added resistance by digital tank-testing. We decided to give her a twin rudder to improve control under sail. As for the configuration of the First Line version, you might be tempted to beat upwind even on a cruise!.”

PASCAL CONQ

Unraveling the Design

The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 boasts a modern design with undeniable appeal. Its spacious cockpit, well-planned interiors, and broad bathing platform are some of its distinctive features. The deck layout is designed to facilitate movement, ensuring the utmost safety for all on board.

Notable Features

The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 is packed with notable features that enhance its appeal. Its spacious and well-protected cockpit with ample lounging areas makes it ideal for socialising. The intelligent use of space extends below deck, where the ample storage, fully equipped galley, and comfortable cabins ensure a pleasant stay.

Liveability and Comfort

The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 offers unprecedented comfort for a yacht of its size. The clever use of space, abundant natural light, and ventilation make the interior feel spacious and homely. The main salon features a U-shaped seating area, a sizeable dining table, and a fully equipped L-shaped galley that makes meal preparation a breeze. The cabins, complete with ensuite facilities, offer privacy and comfort, ensuring you can rest and rejuvenate after a day of sailing.

Deck and Cockpit

The deck layout of the Oceanis 46.1 is designed with functionality in mind. The cockpit is spacious and offers a safe and comfortable environment for navigation. The twin wheels offer an unobstructed view of the sails and the horizon. The bathing platform, when lowered, serves as an excellent launching pad for water sports and makes boarding the yacht after a swim a simple task.

exterior design features and aspects

Bavaria C46   Exterior

Exterior design.

Sleek – Stabile – Balanced -Responsive; what else would you expect from a Cussutti designed yacht!?

But what do you with all of that extra space created by an new hull shape and design?

The cockpit is more wide than long and more room has been created for the very spacious cockpit, the sun loungers on the foredeck or after a relaxing time on the large bathing platform, you can quickly get into the water. Heavy but useful water sports equipment is always stored within reach in the Bavaria B-BOX, so that the hours at anchor or in water can be enjoyed in a relaxed way by the entire crew.

So you see, the new Bavaria C46 is really conscious effort by the yard and designer to carefully improve on every aspect possible and listen to its current boat owners to find a good balance between what is most important for practical use and to stay true to the C-Line DNA.

The layout in the cockpit provides for two U-shaped seating groups, plus two separate tables that can be lowered as an option. With additional insert cushions, two very spacious sun loungers can be easily installed in the cockpit. What’s more, the passage through the cockpit remains free.

With six optional winch positions in the cockpit, the deck layout of the Bavaria C46 can be tailored to different requirements, be it for cruising with the family or for sporting use with a crew. Similar to the larger models C50 and C57, all sheets, halyards and control lines are routed to the helm stations, leaving the cockpit and the entrance to the cabin free. This makes the Bavaria C46 particularly suitable for sailors who often travel with a small crew or even single-handed.

A well balanced yacht makes for easy sailing

The Bavaria Yachts perfected the German sheeting system and it goes without saying that the accolades and distinctive design features incorporated by Cossutti, brings together very easy and smooth sailing experience for anyone looking to both enjoy upwind sailing and also be comfortable operating the C46 singled handily or short-handed. All control lines are pulled aft and operated single-handily from the helm station which makes the joy and easy of sailing all the more easier with the standard self-tacking jib and in mast-furler system and integrated bowsprit. 

Ease of movement and comfort at the heart

The clear pathways and uncluttered space around the helm station and cockpit leaves a well thought through division between guest area and helm area. Movement around the cockpit back aft to the bathing platform is made more easier on the C46 with the wider beam of stern section of the hull, and movement around the boat is made easier with flushed design of the sheeting system and the wide sidecks supported  by raised bulk wards and side shrouds to easy get from the cockpit to the bow of the yacht. The guests and captain can truly feel at ease on the C46.

Summary of the key exterior highlights :

• Cockpit Layout: clear destination between guest and crew with plenty of room to move about and thanks to the flushed German sheeting there are no control lines in the way. Passage through the cockpit remains free.
• Well balanced & Easy Sailing:  The mast, positioned further back, allows for a self-tacking jib, simplifying handling for short-handed sailing with all of the control lines drawn well aft to the two operating winches right next to the helm. The standard self-tacking jib in combination with an in-mast furler mainsail adds to this easy sailing. The hull shape of Cussutti design minimize wetarea and in combination with the single rudder setup, German sheeting, and a balanced rigging setup, is a far easier cruiser to sail both upwind and also in heavier weather as proven by the other C-Line models and Cossutti designed yachts. 
• Upwind capabilities:  the narrower and sleek hull shape and clever positioning of the full chine, allows you to sail comfortably upwind with a proven offshore capable design of Cossutti C-Line. In combination with a deeper single fin rudder system, it also ensures, that on a whole, that you have a more responsive feel at the helm and improved steering control, making for a much more pleasurable sailing experience and a easier handling. 
• Multifaceted Deck & Cockpit Area: faceted and perfectly integrated activity areas like the sunbathing area on the coachroof, seating in the pulpit or the large cockpit with lounge character, convertible into two big sunbeds.

Beneteau Oceanis 46.1   Exterior

The yacht’s exterior is a blend of style and functionality. The twin rudders ensure perfect balance under sail, while the full-length chine guarantees a stable and quick yacht under all conditions. The mast, positioned further back, allows for a self-tacking jib, simplifying handling for short-handed sailing.

A boat for in the sun

The Oceanis 46.1 boasts a sleek and contemporary design with a spacious cockpit that exudes a Mediterranean feel. The full-beam bathing platforms on each end of the cockpit provide added space for sunbathing and relaxation. Similar to other modern-designed performance cruisers of our age, the preferred set-up for the winches is far aft and out of the cockpit, leaving ample room for families to enjoy.

While its layout accommodates sailing with a small crew, it requires proper organization of running rigging. Fortunately, there is a locker for rope tails that has a mesh material base to allow easy draining. The helmsman can use the raised panel where the winches are mounted, which is broad enough to keep them dry. The large cockpit table provides additional slippage protection when heeled and sitting on the cockpit bench, accommodating an easily accessible liferaft beneath. The deep sail locker and quarter lockers provide additional storage for deck items.

• Cockpit Layout: The forward part of the cockpit is clear of lines with plenty of lounging space. Its spacious and well-protected cockpit, complete with large lounging areas, makes it ideal for socializing. The beam provides room for an impressively large cockpit, complete with twin wheels and twin benches that are both plenty long and (equally important) well-proportioned for lounging.
• Easy Sailing: The mast, positioned further back, allows for a self-tacking jib, simplifying handling for short-handed sailing with all of the control lines drawn well aft to the two operating winches right next to the helm. The standard self-tacking jib in combination with an in-mast furler mainsail adds to this easy sailing.
• Fun Sailing: The twin rudders is necessary with such a wide stern and ensure that you can remain balanced under sail, while the full-length chine guarantees a stable and quick yacht under all conditions. With the First Line package, you can upgrade to a more performance-orientated version, with a full-baten main sail, deeper keel, different winch setup and even double hydraulic backstay and carbon mast and boom 
• Stability and Comfort: The clever hull design of the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 ensures a smooth, stable ride, regardless of the sea state. Its easy to get around the side-decks with spread wide and raised bulwarks for better footing when heeled. 

interior design features

Bavaria C46   Interior

New generation interior design.

On the C46, as accustomed on the new C-Line, Bavaria offer the Design package, which is a new and improved list options for interior fabrics and woodwork. This is a clear step away from the Cruiser Line and more simple finishing and classic options.  Fabric-covered panels on the main bulkhead and a linear lighting concept as well as leather on the stainless steel handles create a unique atmosphere in the salon and cabins. Teak or Esthec in the cockpit and the choice of the hull stripe color and many more details are also part of the package.

Interior Volume: but not at the expense of sailing capabilities

Where the new Bavaria C46 really shines, however, is the sheer amount of space and accommodation on board. The only fixed point of the accommodation is the saloon and galley, with C-shaped seating around a table to starboard with a bench seat amidships, and a large C-shaped galley along the hull side to port. Aft of the galley is a forward facing chart table – these are making their way back onto boats as remote working from on board is now commonplace.

Contrary to many yards, Bavaria doesn’t believe dinghy garages are necessary for a yacht of this size. The pay-off is bigger 160cm-wide aft cabins that can be fitted with convertible twin/double beds. On deck the cockpit is 10% longer than that of the C45 and there’s stowage for plenty of watersports toys.

Layout Combinations to suite everyone

Bavaria continues to offer a wide choice of accommodation layouts, including a four cabin/four heads charter model, and three-cabin/three head option with a big owner’s suite forward. It’s also possible to substitute one aft head for a Pullman-style fifth cabin, or a multipurpose room that can be used for laundry, or as a workshop etc.

This is where the options kick in. The boat comes in three, four, or five cabin layouts, with either one or two double cabins forwards. The fifth comes from replacing the heads and shower compartment starboard aft with a bunk cabin, meaning two families of five could comfortably sail together.

For those looking to cruise without so many guests, the port heads and chart table can be replaced with a utility room, making space for washing machines and dryers, as well as ample stowage space for tools or as a wet locker. If you go for the four double cabin layout, you can also have en suite heads for every cabin. Some of these layouts will appeal more for charter companies, but the drawings look like Bavaria have got the heart of the boat right, and highly practical.

Summary of the key interior highlights :

• Various Layout Options: Various combinations for interior layouts with 3 up to 5 cabins and 3 up to 4 ensuite heads. Ideal combination for a private ownership with a charter management. 
• A navigation seat with ideal seat height and perfect viewing direction is included with every layout variant
• New Generation interior design features and options
• The large utility room to starboard, for all sailors who would prefer to be on board all year round. Just one of many possibilities for the configuration of a very individual BAVARIA C46.
• Large bathroom and standing height
• Large aft-cabins
• Alone or as a couple, the aft cabin to starboard with two berths that quickly convert into a large double bed.
• Good airflow in all cabins due plenty of hatches on and opening windows
• Plenty of stowage possibilities 

Beneteau Oceanis 46.1   Interior

Step inside the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1, and you are welcomed by an ambient interior that is both luxurious and practical. Available in various layouts, including three to five cabins, the interior can be customized to suit your sailing needs. The use of brushed oak and mahogany highlights the elegance of the yacht, making it a floating home away from home.

Feels like a +50 feet

The Oceanis 46.1 shares similarities with the successful Oceanis 45, particularly on its deck layout. The designers focused on identifying areas where they could maximize space, resulting in a new hull shape. Despite being only 10cm longer than the 45 model, its maximum beam is carried further forward and higher up, significantly increasing internal volume. The chine allows for an additional 0.5m of beam, which is evident in the expanded saloon berths that extend 15cm compared with its predecessor. However, the forward cabin is where you can truly appreciate the difference, as it takes inspiration from the Oceanis 48, which serves as a testament to its ample volume.

The Owner’s Cabin

In the Oceanis 46.1 for instance, the added volume is most evident in the forward owner’s cabin, where to either side of the island queen berth there is room at the foot of the bed to stand, and outboard of that, there’s still more room for two sets of shelves by the in-hull ports. The cabin also features two hanging lockers and separate shower and head compartments, one to port, the other to starboard. The owner’s cabin on this yacht is truly impressive. The design incorporates separate shower and head compartments, creating a greater sense of space in the cabin and providing an effortless conversion into two ensuite cabins, ideal for a charter version.

The sense of space is also emphasized in the saloon and galley, making it an ideal space for entertaining guests. The addition of an inboard worktop section in the galley provides more serving space and a secure work area even when the yacht is heeling. With numerous layout options, including three to five cabins with two to four heads, there is also the choice of a longitudinal galley with a navigational station to starboard. Overall, this yacht is an ideal vessel for those who value comfort, space, and practicality.

The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 offers an unprecedented level of comfort for a yacht of its size. The clever use of space, abundant natural light, and ventilation make the interior feel spacious and homely. The main salon features a U-shaped seating area, a sizeable dining table, and a fully equipped L-shaped galley that makes meal preparation a breeze. The cabins, complete with ensuite facilities, offer privacy and comfort, ensuring that you can rest and rejuvenate after a day of sailing.

• Various Layout Options: ideal combination for a private ownership with a charter management. 
• Sensational use of extra interior space to create a luxurious feel and roomy saloon
• Light and spacious and well-ventilated
• Large after cabins thanks to removing quarter lockers in the cockpit
• Plenty of handrails to move down the companionway and along the saloon
• Many design features are taken from the larger luxurious Oceans Yacht 62, such as the bookcases built into the central bulkhead, the fabric linings and the indirect lighting.
• Lounge and seating arrangements for large groups both inside and outside
• Impressive owner’s cabin with a large island bed and good use of cleverly hidden stowage units and natural light.

Key highlights

The two yachts compared to each other, bavaria c46   key highlights.

• Cussutti Yacht Hull Shape & Design: in combination with the ease of German sheeting and the single rudder, the C46 is well balanced and easy sailing yacht.
• Multifaceted Deck & Cockpit Area: faceted and perfectly integrated activity areas like the sunbathing area on the coachroof, seating in the pulpit or the large cockpit with lounge character, convertible into two big sunbeds.
• Integrated sprayhood channel for a clean deck and easy stowage
• Plenty of storage space with the anchor locker, sail locker, cockpit locker to port and starboard, transom locker, and depending on the options, storage under the helmsman's seats and the large Bavaria B - Box
• Extended cockpit to the aft by wide sidedeck , seats and comfortable cushions with backrests at helmstation
• Big, electric bathing platform covered with teak incl. a comfortable swimming ladder
• Various combinations for interior layouts with 3 up to 5 cabins and 3 up to 4 ensuite heads.
• 2 possible layout variants with utility rooms incl. space for washing machine and additional storage

Beneteau Oceanis 46.1   Key highlights

• Incredibly efficient deck plan makes her wonderfully safe and easy to use
• Stepped hull opens up an incredible amount of space inside
• Rare balance between elegance, usable space and performance
• Impressive cockpit - multi purposeful: comfortable, ample room to socialize, easy and comfortable when healing under sail
• Wide bathing plaform and creates a safety barrier at the stern when retracted
• Retraceable davits: There are also a pair of retractable davits for lifting the dinghy out of the way on passage.
• The optional Mainsheet Arch: in addition to anchoring the dodger incorporates a pair of fantastic handholds to either side of the companionway as well as handholds outboard for moving around in the breezy conditions.
• Twin Helm Stations: not only to provide a clear vantage point forward and of the rig, but are within reach of all the necessary winches and stoppers for trimming sail.

Bavaria C46   Pros- & Cons

• Proven concept, bigger size: improved C45 in all the possible ways.
• BAVARIA quality assurance: German engineering and 45 years of craftmanship perfected. One of the most advanced shipyards in the industry.
• Single Rudder: more control and traction
• Cossutti Hull Design: proven offshore capabilities and slippery and balanced handling
• Incredibly comfortable seating arrangement at the helm station: seats and comfortable cushions with backrests at helmstation
• Retractable Davits
• Various combinations for interior layouts + option for utility room
• Multifaceted Deck & Cockpit Area
• Too much of a trade off on performance for the use of space?
• No six winch set up or performance-cruiser upgrades? (not possible to adjust keel draft nor Rigging options)
• Not possible to change galley nor dinning area layout

Beneteau Oceanis 46.1   Pros- & Cons

• The Oceanis 46.1 takes all the best bits of the excellent Oceanis 45 and makes them slightly better
• Feel on the helm
• Deck stowage
• Sizeable cockpit table: includes sufficient storage space for a liferaft, fridge, and good brace for the feet under sail.
• Master’s cabin has a shower room with a separate head with a 160 x 205 cm island bed
• Customizability: Dual Purpose boat for easy sailing or Performance Cruising,
• Lack of galley stowage
• Finishing detail
• Exposed wiring
• Helmseating/Position: The helmsman can share the raised panel on which the winches are mounted to keep a dry seat. However, it is too wide in the aft quarters to be able to wedge in there comfortably and still be able to reach the wheel.
• Need to keep control lines & running rigging tidy: need to be well organized with the running rigging and keep control lines and rope tails tidy with the mesh bags and lockers.
• Too narrow to use a winch between the primary and main winch each side (better to take the option of electric winch)
• Squeaky and loose sole boards: the need rubber gaskets to stop the sound they make stepping on them.

Price - CFP - Market Investment Value

Reviewing the purchase price and recommended options list and the charter feasibility projections and finally the expected market value of the investment after charter., bavaria c46   price and options, layout options.

3 cabins - 3 heads 4 cabins - 4 heads 4 cabins - 3 heads 5 cabins - 3 heads

Rec. Options

Total price.

€506 160 (ex VAT) inc. commissioning, transport in the Meds, make sail ready)

Bavaria C46   Charter Feasibility Projection

Anticipated charters, ebitda season.

T.b.d: Start 2024 in the Adriatic or Mediterranean. Operations with possibility for double season in Europe.

CHARTER FEASABILITY & SPREAD SHEET AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Bavaria C46   MARKET & INVESTMENT VALUE

Launched, build, expiry.

Launched January 2023, Build ca 45/ annually, Sold 60 units already Launched 12 units so far* *As of November 2023

Market Value 2023

Average Price €535 000

Yacht Prices

Bavaria C46 - January 2023: €438 410 Bavaria C46 - April 2023:: €455 560 Bavaria C46 - August2023: €476 160 Bavaria C46 - January 2024:€495 206 *(exc. transport and commissioning)

Expected Resale Value

OWNERS VERSION: 90% within 4 years* 80% 5-7 years* 70% after 7 years* CHARTER VERSION: 75% within 4 years* 65% 5-7 years* 55% after 7 years* (calculated from original purchase price)

Beneteau Oceanis 46.1   Price and Options

3 cabins - 2 heads 3 cabins - 3 heads 4 cabins - 4 heads 5 cabins - 3 heads

€485 983 (ex VAT) inc. commissioning, transport in the Meds, make sail ready)

Beneteau Oceanis 46.1   Charter Feasibility Projection

Beneteau oceanis 46.1   market & investment value.

Launched 2019, Build ca 40/ annually, Launched 240 units so far

Average Price €490 480

Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 - 2019: €330.510 Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 - 2020: €368.327 Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 - 2021: €415.370 Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 - 2022: €466.410 *(exc. transport and commissioning)

OWNERS VERSION: 80% within 4 years* 70% 5-7 years* 60% after 7 years* CHARTER VERSION: 70% within 4 years* 60% 5-7 years* 50% after 7 years* (calculated from original purchase price)

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Bavaria Yachtbau was founded in 1978 by Winfried Herrman and Josef Meltl in Giebelstadt, Germany. The company initially focused on producing affordable sailing yachts that combined quality craftsmanship with modern, innovative design. By leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques and a highly skilled workforce, Bavaria quickly established itself as a prominent name in the boating industry.Over the decades, Bavaria Yachtbau expanded its portfolio to include both sailing and motor yachts, catering to a wide range of maritime enthusiasts. The company became known for its robust construction, spacious interiors, and excellent sailing performance. Their commitment to quality and innovation helped Bavaria grow, and their yachts became popular across Europe and beyond.Today, Bavaria Yachtbau remains headquartered in Giebelstadt, where their state-of-the-art shipyard continues to produce some of the finest yachts on the market. While the company has faced challenges over the years, including changes in ownership and market dynamics, Bavaria has maintained its reputation for delivering high-quality yachts that combine practicality with elegance.

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Bavaria 30 - staid-looking, mid-range cruiser

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Introducing the brand at the Southampton Show in 1987, this Axel design was a staid-looking, mid-range cruiser.

The build quality and finish of the mahogany joinery were impressive. The accommodation layout was conventional with a comfortable and spacious saloon, a large heads and generous aftercabin. The forecabin was somewhat cramped and the chart table faced aft over the starboard settee. Only a limited number were imported into the UK.

Bavaria Yachts’ C42 – New in every sense

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It’s Bavaria Yachts’ big comeback boat in more ways than one. Launched at the recent Düsseldorf Boat Show, the Bavaria C42 is the first new sailing yacht brought to market under the shipyard’s new management, following a change of ownership. Not only that, but it signals a significant shift in Bavaria’s yacht building strategy: a definite and deliberate move away from the rather sedate family cruisers of the previous generation, which were aimed primarily at novice sailors, towards a new and more broadly appealing range of boats.

They’ll still be spacious, high-volume cruisers designed for easy handling but the Bavaria C42 makes it clear that the new generation of Bavarias will be more rewarding to sail with bigger, higher aspect sailplans, better ballast ratios, sharper handling under sail and more performance potential.

One thing that hasn’t changed is the design team: Maurizio Cossutti and Alessandro Ganz are best known for their IRC/ORC racers but since 2015 the highly regarded duo have overseen a subtle design evolution at Bavaria Yachts with a gradually increasing emphasis on sailing performance in the three models leading up to the Bavaria C42. ‘The yard’s request was to retain the main design features of the C57, C50 and C45,’ Maurizio Cossutti explains, ‘but at the same time to impart a clear, precise sign of the change in direction and mindset.’

Cossutti Yacht Design has earned a reputation for designing hulls that are elegant as well as easily driven and this one is no exception. At first glance the Bavaria C42 is a goodlooking yacht with an attractive sheerline, an elegant silhouette, some race-derived design features and a sleeker, generally more angular appearance than previous models. That said, the brand’s identity has been carefully preserved and despite the Italian-accented style of the hull shape and deck layout, it’s unmistakably a Bavaria.

Hard chines make berths bigger Perhaps the most obvious of this yacht’s key features – especially for those who know the brand well – are the prominent hard chines running back from amidships to the aft quarters of the hull, just above the waterline. It’s the first time Bavaria has ever produced a sailing yacht with a chined hull.

Some yachts’ chines are mainly cosmetic but as Cossutti and Pascal Kuhn, Bavaria’s product manager for the Bavaria C42, are both keen to point out, on this boat they serve several functions. ‘We’ve developed the Bavaria way of doing chines,’ Kuhn says, explaining that they give the hull a significant amount of additional form stability while creating useful extra living space, or stowage space, inside. ‘And it’s the Italian way of doing chines,’ says Alessandro Ganz. ‘We’ve saved a lot of wetted area and of course we care about the aesthetics too.’ The positioning of chines on a cruising yacht’s hull has to be extremely precise, Cossutti explains, much more so than on a racing yacht hull where higher boat speed allows a greater margin of error.

‘The position is crucial, otherwise negative effects can occur.’ The extra form stability of the chines comes into effect at a heel angle of 15 to 20 degrees and the hull’s waterline length also extends, improving the yacht’s boat speed when sailing upwind. ‘When designing the underwater hull, you can also use the dynamic effect of the chines for faster water drainage on the hull,’ Cossutti says.

The other big benefit of these boxy aft sections becomes clear when you look into one of the aft cabins: where most yachts have a tapered double berth due to the curvature of the hull, the C42’s aft cabins have straight full-size doubles: 1.6m wide all the way from head to foot.

At the aft end of the hull, another innovation – Kuhn’s idea this time – has added about half a metre of extra length to the saloon. In most cruising yachts the aft end of the accommodation is curtailed by the steering system, which occupies the last few feet of the hull and requires a bit of elbow room around it for maintenance and repair. On the Bavaria C42, it’s neatly slotted into a shallow recess under the aft end of the cockpit, allowing the aft cabins to be shunted further aft, but easily accessible from above simply by lifting a panel in the cockpit sole between the twin wheels. It’s a great solution, easier to inspect and maintain than the usual setup.

Benefits of a bulbous bow The other obvious design feature of the C42’s hull – which sets it apart not only from the other Cossutti-designed C-Line models but also from nearly all the other new boats at Düsseldorf – is a bow profile that flares out from a narrow vee at the waterline to a rounded, high-volume section at deck level. It’s a Cossuttiand- Ganz innovation derived from recent offshore racing yacht designs, with great potential for production boats. ‘Most modern yachts have a very wide stern and a lot of volume in the aft sections of the hull,’ Cossutti explains. ‘When the angle of heel increases, the hull gets out of balance. The stern comes further out of the water and the bow is pushed further into the water. As a result the pressure on the rudder increases. A vee-shaped bow with more volume, which we call the C42 Bavaria V-Bow, compensates for this effect and the boat is easier to steer. However, it was important for us to keep the bow narrow at the waterline so that the dive into the wave is not too hard when the boat is sailing upright.’

As with the chines, the new bow profile produced unexpected benefits for Kuhn’s in-house team who were designing the yacht’s interior. Thanks to its bulbous bow, the Bavaria C42 has a huge full-depth sail locker that can easily swallow a crossover sail, a gennaker and a full set of fenders and dock lines, with a separate compartment for the anchor windlass and chain. The other big benefit is the extra space in the fore cabin, which has to be seen to be believed. ‘We were able to expand the double berth to a width of 1.8m and a length of 2.3m,’ Kuhn says. ‘And we’ve got full headroom throughout the cabin and plenty of large lockers.’

Bigger sails, better balance Another notable feature of the C42 s the height and position of the twin-spreader, deck-stepped mast. It’s extremely tall and stepped further aft than you might expect. The extra height allows more sail power and compensates for the loss of roach – as Kuhn explains, most buyers are expected to opt for in-mast furling mainsails. ‘When you get to 42ft long, slab furling starts to be hard work,’ Cossutti says. The difference in performance is minimal: ‘With vertical battens providing a moderate roach, you will have only five per cent less power. And in 10kts of wind, the self-tacking jib will give the same performance as the 110% genoa with a narrower sheeting angle, too.’

Technical specs LOA 12.4m LOD 11.99m LWL 11.27m Beam 4.3m Draught 2.1m or 1.7m Displacement 9,750kg Keel bulb weight 2,700kg or 3,010kg Mast height above WL 21.1m Upwind sail area 100.6m2 Mainsail 52.8m2 Self-tacking jib 46.8m2 110% genoa 46.8m2

Moving the mast step aft is more to do with handling, Ganz explains: ‘We always take great care to achieve the best possible balance.’ With the mast stepped aft, the headsail and mainsail of the C42 are roughly the same size and deliver similar amounts of power, resulting in a nicely balanced sail plan.

Self tacking jibs are typically small, but a large one actually makes a lot of sense. Not having to haul the sheets of a powerful genoa in and out with every tack is a definite benefit and the self-tacking option makes the yacht much more nimble. ‘If you are sailing somewhere like Sweden where there are lots of rocks you need to be able to tack very quickly,’ Cossutti says. The self-tacker is fitted as standard and in another nod to performance, the standard spec also includes a backstay tensioner.

Meanwhile, back in Giebelstadt, the next new model in Bavaria’s comeback range is already taking shape – shrouded in secrecy, of course – but with a host of new features and design ideas, the C42 is a taste of things to come.

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THE NEW VISION LINE BAVARIA’S SUPERIOR CLASS Made for owners who love long stays on board a sailing yacht . From the cockpit to the saloon to the cabins, a VISION adapts to its owner’s every requirement, whether this is a cosy cruise for two or taking a party of friends out – all thanks to an intelligent, variable and luxurious design. With its two cabin design, the VISION 42 is the ideal yacht for couples who wish to stay on board for far longer than just a weekend. Guests big and small are always welcome on board a VISION 42. Owner and guests are greeted with comfort and exceptionally...

Design A BAVARIA BRINGS OUT THE BEST IN THE FINEST DESIGNERS All the yachts in the BAVARIA VISION range owe their thoroughbred performance and excellent sailing qualities to the designers at Farr Yacht Design. Each yacht incorporates the experience and technical expertise of the Farr Yacht Design team, responsible in the last 25 years for more than 300 individual designs, of which more than 40 have won world championships. YACHT DESIGN The BAVARIA design and production team and the designers from Farr Yacht Design have collaborated to develop an individual load profile for each yacht, which...

A BAVARIA IS THE PRODUCT OF STATE-OF-THE ART MANUFACTURING There are those who claim that our boat builders have salt water in their veins, even though we build our yachts in the heart of Germany. Some say our engineers and designers may have re-invented the „Made in Germany“ for yacht building. Be that as it may - here at BAVARIA it is our pride to build yachts of the highest quality for the whole world in the most modern sailing and motor yacht shipyard in Germany. BAVARIA-Yachtbau consists of a 200,000 square metre shipyard with a 70,000 square metre production area that includes the...

BAVARIA – GERMAN MADE YACHTS All BAVARIA yachts are produced in their entirety in Germany at the Giebelstadt site – from the first laminate to the last buff and polish. This shipyard is one of the most modern and innovative production sites for yachts in the world. BAVARIA was the first shipyard in the history of yacht building to use robots and modern CNC machines in production. The entire interior of a BAVARIA, from the solid wood batten in each cabin to the entire galley, is produced in the company’s own workshop by our experienced boat builders. Each wooden part of a BAVARIA receives up...

FIRST CLASS SAILING WITH TWO CABINS With a VISION 42 you will not only experience first class sailing, you will also be a first class sailor! This is made possible by an extraordinary, unique exterior and interior layout. The companionway from the cockpit to the saloon is moved to starboard in the deck assembly, which opens up new possibilities for the cockpit layout – a cockpit table is incorporated, fitted with a handle to transform it into a sleeping surface. There is also is plenty of space for sunbathing behind the two helms – and not only for the helmsman.

LIVING SPACE The cockpit is the focus of life on a yacht. From the two helms, the VISION 42 is not only kept perfectly on course, all her sails can be trimmed directly by the helmsman. This makes sailing a VISION 42 with even a small crew not only simple but also very safe. And at the end of a day of sailing, there are a myriad ways to relax on board the VISION 42 while drifting into evening.

LIFE BELOW DECK Below deck, the VISION 42 is hard to beat for comfort and variability. The large galley provides plenty of work space for preparing a substantial meal, even at sea. You are steady between the sink cabinet placed amidships and the long galley line to port. The saloon table can be sunk into the saloon floor and the navigation area repurposed to become a sofa – on board a VISION 42, this simply means pulling a handle. 17

DECK LAYOUT Sail plan Mainsail Cabin + Heads, standard version Length hull Berths, standard version Height in salon (approx.) Beam overall Height of mast above water line (approx.) Draught option cast iron keel as shallow keel (approx.) Mainsail and fore sail, standard (approx.) Draught standard cast iron keel (approx.) TECHNICAL DATA Vision 42 Unloaden weight (approx.) Ballast (approx.) Engine, Volvo Penta with Saildrive Engine power Fuel tank (approx) Water tank, standard version (approx.) Length waterline Length overall All data are subject to change without notice and given without...

THE VISION OF LIFE Enjoying life on the water simply should not remain a mere vision. A VISION 46 makes this a reality. This yacht is made for people who want to stay on board for long periods of time without compromising any luxuries – at least, not any which are technically possible on a yacht. The VISION 46 has space for living and storage space for everything you like to have with you when sailing in both the two cabin and three cabin versions.

LIFE ON THE WATER SHOULD NOT REMAIN A MERE VISION The VISION 46 is made up of a thousand brilliantly conceived details. This is already evident the moment you lay your hands on the helm in the cockpit. Every instrument essential for navigation and control is within easy reach. With a perfect view of the deck and sail trim, the VISION 46 can literally be sailed with the fingertips.

LIFE BELOW DECK Variability and almost unlimited combinations are the essence of the VISION 46. Would you like a writing desk/dressing table in the owner’s cabin, or perhaps a separate bathroom in the bow? Would you prefer one or two aft cabins? The VISION 46 can accommodate any vision.

DECK LAYOUT Sail plan Mainsail Cabin + Heads, standard version Length hull Berths, standard version Length waterline Height in salon (approx.) Beam overall Mainsail and fore sail, standard (approx.) Draught standard cast iron keel (approx.) Height of mast above water line (approx.) Draught option cast iron keel as shallow keel (approx.) Unloaden weight (approx.) Ballast (approx.) Engine, Volvo Penta with Saildrive TECHNICAL DATA Vision 46 Length overall Engine power Fuel tank (approx) Water tank, standard version (approx.) All data are subject to change without notice and given without...

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Destined for greatness..

The BAVARIA C57 is one of the most advanced BAVARIA sailing yachts ever. That’s because of its numerous intelligent features which offer the maximum enjoyment on and by the water. Its sophisticated sailing concept not only ensures extra fun, it also makes sailing the BAVARIA C57 extremely easy – even with a small crew. Its sheets and halyards can all be operated easily using winches within reach of the helms-man, and sailing into the wind is child’s-play thanks to its self-tacking jib. Bow and stern thrusters ensure that putting in and casting off can be executed precisely and safely in just a few moves.

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With its wide range of clever features, the BAVARIA C57 is designed for pure enjoyment on the water. Not only does the smart sail design raise the enjoyment factor to new heights, but it also makes the BAVARIA C57 unbelievably easy to sail, even with a small crew.

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