A top speed of 36 knots and impressive fuel efficiency are the other benefits of Bavaria’s decision to opt for Volvo’s slippery D6 370hp sterndrives. The Ocean models tend to command higher prices than the aft-cockpit versions. Three forward-facing seats in the R40’s saloon. Displacement: 9.6 tonnes of Cabins and berths. Water capacity: 198 imp gal (900 litres) That roomy midships cabin pushes the cabin/engineroom bulkhead a long way aft. When it comes to the driving positions, both helm areas have been well thought out and in general the drivers’ lot is very good indeed. Headroom is unavoidably restricted around the big double berth, but when you first step into the cabin it is very good indeed. There are too many to cover here, so I’ll focus on the main ones. 40'6" Length overall. Almissani (Head Office) 1 1 1 2 2 * This price is based on today's currency conversion rate. Top speed: 36.1 knots Review of the Bavaria Ocean 40 - competent, well-engineered yacht US$119,069 * 41 ft / 2008. However, that is not unheard of; the real surprise is just how good and workable the full beam midships owner’s cabin is, given that it lies tucked almost entirely beneath the saloon. The Cruiser 40 Sport (40.S) is an additional cost of almost Euro 15,000 on top of the base-boat price. Latest issue. GRP sailing yacht Bavaria 40-2 "Amplitude", launched in 2001, built in 2000 by Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH in Germany, J&J Design, CE class: A. This boat, one of Bavaria’s few centre cockpit models, set new standards in terms of value for money – providing a 40ft boat with a list price of less than £100,000 when launched in 2000. Decklayouts. The BAVARIA R40 is captivating with her very clear, very elegant lines. The new Bavaria 40 is unashamedly a cruising yacht and as such, it is equipped accordingly with all the necessary gear (and options) that a couple would need for a holiday on the water. Bavaria 40 Cruiser. Indeed, the visibility to leeward is better when sa… 1 /5 Bavaria said the principal concept of the Cruiser 40 was an optimisation of weight to ensure an improved performance. The side door is a real plus on a boat like this. Create email alert. Fuel capacity: 198 imp gal (900 litres) GRP hull, superstructure and deck, anti-slip on deck, teak on cockpit floor and cockpit benches, windows in aluminium framing Year built 2002. Tel: +44 (0)1489 550583 Web: www.bavaria-yachtbau.com, The German boatbuilder has revealed details of the Bavaria Project DA10 ahead of its planned Spring 2016 launch, Using sterndrives on a 40ft flybridge boat produces a cruiser that just might be just a shade too lively for some. Bavaria R40 master cabin a unique proposition on a flybridge of these proportions. Beam: 13ft 1in (3.99m) Don t ask me why this is so; it just is so. Flybridge boats the size of the new Bavaria R40 invariably used to be powered by shaft drive. The overall interior design was practical and spacious for two couples but designed more for in-harbour use than offshore. Consequently, engineroom access is down a vertical ladder into a cramped area with (surprisingly) no soundproofing whatsoever. Overall rating: 83%. In my opinion her strongest card is her performance under sail, not in the absolute speeds she achieves, but in the feel on the helm and the ease with which she can be handled. Although now owned by Germany’s Bavaria Yachts, all Nautitechs continue to be built in the company’s original factory in Rochefort, France. This German-built production cruiser has first-class construction and is favorably priced. However, we’ve been assured that production R40 will be better, and that some engineroom soundproofing will be added. The woodwork is a little dark but there were plenty of windows and good ventilation. Dim. However, in the undemanding test conditions we experienced (a modest chop with a long underlying swell a metre high at worst) the handling was never wayward or unpredictable, just more sporty. The bathing platform is gigantic and can be lowered to get your jet ski. The full displacement, aft cabin Bavaria E40 is a totally new concept for the German yard but what is it She was built since 2010 (and now discontinued) by Bavaria Yachts (Germany). Cannes Boat Show 2020: Everything you need to know, Southampton Boat Show 2020: Everything you need to know, Düsseldorf Boat Show 2022: Everything you need to know, Bavaria Project DA10: First detailed renders revealed, Under power, flybridge numbers are restricted to five. Manufacturer: Bavaria. Contact Clipper Marine. Bavaria 40 Cruiser. 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