2008 Bavaria 47 Cruiser
LOA
14.27m (46.8ft)
Beam
4.35m (14.3ft)
Displacement
11,500kg (25,353lbs)
Year
2008–2013
Manufacturer
Bavaria
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 14.27 m | 46.8 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 12.70 m | 41.7 ft |
| Beam | 4.35 m | 14.3 ft |
| Draft | 2.05 m | 6.7 ft |
| Mast Height | 19.50 m | 64.0 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,500 kg | 25,353 lbs |
| Ballast | 3,500 kg | 7,716 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 92.0 m² | 990 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | |
| Fuel Capacity | 180 L | 47.6 gal |
| Water Capacity | 340 L | 89.8 gal |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | |
| Cabins | 4 | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | |
| Country of Origin | Germany | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
18.34
Good — responsive and versatile
Ballast Ratio
30.4%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.77 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
14.4
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 2008 Bavaria 47 Cruiser
The Bavaria 47 Cruiser offers impressive volume and value in the 47-foot class. A Farr-designed hull with a choice of three to five cabin layouts makes her popular for charter and private ownership.