farquart
Well-Known Member
Fairly straight forward question. Would you take a Bavaria 32 across the Atlantic. This is aimed mainly at people who have competed some distance sailing.
Would you take a Bavaria 32 across the Atlantic
- Thread starter farquart
- Start date
jerrytug
N/A
Yes, on a trade wind route, at the best time of year, horses for courses.
richardbayle
Well-Known Member
Why not?
Talulah
Well-Known Member
Personally, No.
Aardee
Well-Known Member
Yes I would.
farquart
Well-Known Member
Why not?
Talulah
Well-Known Member
It would not be an enjoyable trip. Note: The question is not about "is it possible" but "would you.."
You could equip the boat to go across. Sure. But the cramped space, motion and "what if" would rule it out for me.
Having got to the other side I would now be even more concerned about the trip back.
Last edited:
jerrytug
N/A
Hey Talulah, would you take ANY 32 footer, if 'cramped space' is the issue? They are roomy for the LOA, compared to Folkboat derivations for example, whose ocean credentials are rock solid.
Yes I would agree on the motion, to a degree, compared I suppose to a Nic32 or something?
What if.. the keel fell off? That applies to all vessels with keels attached by fasteners, including Najads I believe!
Yes I would agree on the motion, to a degree, compared I suppose to a Nic32 or something?
What if.. the keel fell off? That applies to all vessels with keels attached by fasteners, including Najads I believe!
farquart
Well-Known Member
cramped hadnt thought of that seems big to me, Me and the wife lived on a Contest 29 for 2 years in the med. What would concern you about the trip back and what is wrong with the motion, if you dont mind me asking.
maby
Well-Known Member
Speaking as a fully paid up wimp, I wouldn't go for anything that small. On the other hand, our first boat was an 18' Caprice and Shane Acton sailed one of those right round the world, so it is definitely my wimpishness that is to blame!
PaulMcC
Well-Known Member
I'm planning to go across next year on a UFO 34. Probably more cramped.
jerrytug
N/A
Well to be fair, boats like that Bav aren't ideal for long downhill runs, they need a bit of concentration to keep in a straight line when they are rolling downwind, the steering is twitchy, they won't heave to very nicely, they don't even have adequate hard points to tie on drag devices or whatever.
That's from personal experience of similar yachts to a Bav32, but not that precise model, so making a few assumptions.
But 'cramped', er not really.
That's from personal experience of similar yachts to a Bav32, but not that precise model, so making a few assumptions.
But 'cramped', er not really.
Last edited:
maby
Well-Known Member
There is quite a big difference between coastal hopping and the solid 30-odd day slog of crossing the Atlantic. We've spent prolonged periods in a 27 footer close to shore and able to get off to walk on dry land and go to the pub. A 30 day ocean crossing would be a very different experience!
Aardee
Well-Known Member
That's what I was thinking - The usual criticism of modern mass-produced yachts is that they are designed around their accommodation which is why the sailing performance suffers, that's why the "cramped" comment seems odd. My experience of Bavarias is that providing you plan your passage well and sail within their limitations, they're perfectly safe and very spacious!
jerrytug
N/A
From my viewpoint, the boats I've been on for weeks, rather than days at sea have been actually too big, and had too much floor area so you get flung about, rather than being snugly wedged.
Actually thinking about it, a Bav 32 might be too LARGE for comfort!
prv
Well-Known Member
I'm finding that even in coastal waters, having moved up from 24' to 34'. Kindred Spirit had a cabin sole 2' wide, with joinery up to waist level either side of the after part where you stand to do anything. So there was pretty much nowhere to fall, and I always felt very secure.
Ariam, by contrast, has something of a dance floor between companionway, galley, heads and chart table. Coupled with rather tired non-skid on the sole, it can be quite hard to stay in position even against a static heel, let alone motion.
Pete
temptress
Well-Known Member
Yes. The boat is certainly up to the task. Might not be the most comfortable crossing for the crew but the boat is certainly OK. Lots of smaller less able boats have completed longer passages.
KellysEye
Well-Known Member
Many Bavarias, usually in the 40 foot range, have crossed the Atlantic but I wouldn't take a lightly built over the Atlantic but others obviously do. We were at completely the other end of the range with a heavy displacement, long keel with cutaway forefoot steel ketch.
The reason we bought that is my view is if you sail long distance for long enough you are bound to hit something or something will hit you, we got hit twice in six and a half years, on both occasions if our boat had been a lightly built GRP boat it would have been holed in the hull both times.
The reason we bought that is my view is if you sail long distance for long enough you are bound to hit something or something will hit you, we got hit twice in six and a half years, on both occasions if our boat had been a lightly built GRP boat it would have been holed in the hull both times.
maby
Well-Known Member
Quite possibly true! I was thinking more along the lines of something the size of the QE2...
colhel
Well-Known Member
I think a lot depends on the company you keep too. I did it on a 32ft dufour on 1997 with 2 other guys and though we're still best of friends st the time it could get a bit strained I think mainly due to lack of privacy. The boat felt safe but even then was getting on a bit and lacked comforts that I would expect from a modern cruiser.
