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Cruiser / pilothouse

Bavaria R40

The Bavaria R40 is a cabin cruiser with a 12.91 m length overall and a 3.95 m beam.

The essentials: this model against its direct rivals

Where it offers less

  • The lightest of its group8,647 kga lighter hull than its rivalsrivals: 10,560 to 10,900 kg

Key figures

Propulsion
Sterndrive
Length overall
12.91 m
Hull length
11.57 m
Beam
3.95 m
Max power
760 hp
Number of engines
2
CE category
B
Persons
12
Dry weight
8,647 kg
Fuel
900 L
Water tank
325 L

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the R40 against Princess V40 · Cranchi M44 HT · Fairline Targa 40, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicR40Princess V40Cranchi M44 HTFairline Targa 40
Length overall m12.9112.9813.8211.99
Beam m3.953.8143.97
Persons people12n/a1212
Max power hp760n/a800760
Dry weight kg8,647n/a10,90010,560
Fuel L900730940950

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Technical specifications

Draft0.75 m
Air draft3.4 m
Waterline length9.55 m
Cabins2
Heads2
Berths4/6
Naval architectJ&J Yacht Design

Usage programmes

Family / cruisingOffshore trips

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Sources