chrisgee
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Anyone owner/user of the above can pass comment on the above yacht`s sailing attributes and ability to cope with sailing in high winds/seas.
thanks in advance
thanks in advance
Bavaria 40 2002 3 cabin model
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BlueSkyNick
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send a PM to zefender - he has/had the very same. .... or maybe it's his that you are looking to buy.
He took her across the Atlantic without any problems. However there will be a large number on here who will say its a Bavaria so wouldn't want to be anywhere near to high winds and seas in it.
He took her across the Atlantic without any problems. However there will be a large number on here who will say its a Bavaria so wouldn't want to be anywhere near to high winds and seas in it.
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rwoofer
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We had the Bav 40 3 cabin on a charter holiday in Turkey. We had up to 40 knots of wind and it handled it much better than I was expecting. I think it is one of the best examples of a Bav from that period.
PeterGibbs
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"large number"? And such commentators would know what they are talking about, of course! I suggest you ignore the WakkaBav brigade.....
What must be said, and you probabaly know this, the major boat builders (Bav included) have adoped broad beam styles which offer a lot of form stability in the quest for "fast cruising" This means that in tougher conditions the boat must be powered to get the best out of her. Lying ahull is generally speaking not the best tactic when facing the elements.
Where a vessel is intended for significant longer distance stuff, I would give weight to layout below for resting up the crew, and protection/layout on deck to enable sail changes and save the helm from the elements. Bavs rate as well as any on this score.
PWG
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rwoofer
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We found that the stern is not as broad as many and certainly didn't experience any rounding problems, which surprised me. Maybe it's because 40 knots in the Med don't feel like a full on gale back here in the UK. We were still in shorts....
jonic
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I had a look at a 41 the other day and was impressed. Friends have taken a 37 and latterly a 47 across the Atlantic, through the Caribbean, up to the USA then lived aboard for extended periods and were very happy.
They post on here occasionally. Spicemariner.
They post on here occasionally. Spicemariner.
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zefender
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Bav 40
Belated PM sent to ChrisG
Belated PM sent to ChrisG
Sailfree
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I can't help but notice that the Bavarias say from 1995 to 2005 have gone from much derided to being desirable on this Forum.
I have chartered a Bav 34 in Croatia and was impressed how it dealt with the days (3 separate periods!) of 30+ kts of wind.
I have chartered a Bav 34 in Croatia and was impressed how it dealt with the days (3 separate periods!) of 30+ kts of wind.
Sans Bateau
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Maybe thats just because the people who really do have experience of Bavarias are now being heard above the cries of "The keel will fall off!" that has been posted by those who dont have a clue.
