Would you buy a Bavaria Match 35?

Think that all the boats were modified under warranty, but Bavaria stopped making them and the class never achieved critical mass. Values therefore dropped so probably good buy if you like the boat.
 
AFAIK all were modified with additional stainless framework glassed in. So probably stronger than most AWBs now. While they were meant to be a sportier model they never stood a chance against the Benny 40s.
 
I wasn't thinking of racing.They have a very nice interior and being designed by Doug Peterson should be good ,fast, sailing boats.
 
I've sailed regularly on a Match 35 over the last 9 years- mainly racing including cross channel and yes, I would consider one for fast cruising. I've been out in some large seas and fairly strong winds and I've never felt concerned about the designs capabilities. The boat is fairly quick and is easily handled, with OK light wind performance but short handed it is advisable to reef fairly early on. The finish is Bavaria, but the hull has proved pretty robust, and in general you do get a lot of boat for your money. I would imagine that most Match 35s will have been raced so may not be well equipped for cruising, eg genoa roller reefing, spray hood etc. this could increase the final cost of what may look like a bargain boat.
 
There was a couple of 35 racing on the west coast scotland they put up great performances and were well respected boats , a 42 "sydney" won the scottish series , the fact they took racing loading , ie full crews and tight rigs is testament to the build , as with any ex racing boat the cost of converstion is a consideration , these boats as standard dint even have bow rollers never mind anchor winches , keels will have been suitably reinforced if required . Engines not much use relatively and when used , high revs ( which is good for a diesel ) , should have good electrical systems to power the racing instruments.

Same with any ex racing boat of any manufacturer , have they been hammered to near death , extensive stress cracking a warning sign , if not , good buys, if cheap enough ,as mentioned above in addition considerations to cruiserise may also have to be made for , re upholstery , revarnish interior , wet modern sails stowed racing style below can take their toll , , though keen racers have covers over tables , or remove them , dehumidify between races ., winches , clutches, blocks and running rigging may be suspect , re routing of halyards and etc may be required for short handed sailing , some dacron or cruising spec tafetta backed sails may be needed , laminate sails short handed handling can be problematic , though if your lucky there could be a relatively unused set of delivery sails , stackpack system usefull addition , may need larger fuel and water tanks .

If all adds up you can have a good capable swift boat and many more years of use .
 
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Friend of mine has a 35 and I have sailed on it a few times. It certainly sails well and seems a pretty tough boat. I do think some of the deck gear is under sized, maybe ok for a 35' cruiser but not a 35' boat with racing in mind, I thinking about the halyard clutches and primary winches in particular here - probably Bav building down to a price. I also don't like it that there is no toe-rail once you get to the middle of the boat - it's done to make it more comfortable for crew that are hiking but it you are used to a boat with a toe-rail it's easy to slip off the deck.

It would make a fine, fast cruiser as long as you don't want to go anywhere too shallow.
 
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