Bavaria 33 Cruiser

[Cardo]

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I would certainly prefer one to a Hunter Legend.

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Why would you prefer one to a Legend? We have had a very good year with our Legend 36, which is a ton heavier than the Bav 36, much better finish below and sails generally better on all points of sail. We occasionally go sailing with friends of ours who own a Bav 36, and we generally manage to beat them (only just) back to the marina. Thats with our in-mast reefed main too, opposing their "proper" sails. As for living on board, the two don't compare. Even our Bav friends are envious of the Legend below decks.

I guess mine will slam a bit, being a fatty, but we don't mind that for the odd day where we have the forecast wrong, but for the other 364 days the comfort below is superb. I will be the first to admit to a bad choice if that's how it turns out, but we are very happy after one year and 1200 miles.

Pops

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So the Legends are fatties with plenty of space down below?

 

[peteandthira]

They are a little fatter than the Bavaria, but the Legend is the only 36 footer we have looked at where I can lie at full stretch in all 3 "rooms" on board (saloon both berths, forecabin and rear master)

Very nicely designed saloon and galley, and yes, lots of storage. Room for a genset, extra water and fuel if needed, food etc.

Luhrs Marine website has photos of their interiors.

We think she sails well too, certainly for short handed crew even of one occasionally.

None of these boats will give you the same warm fuzzy feeling that a HR or a Rival will give you, but not many people can afford those.

If you're ever in Kip, come and have a look.

Pops