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Bavaria 40
She’s a very beautiful boat – elegant, graceful and uncluttered. Some will take issue with the number of windows and hatches, others will welcome them. She sails very well indeed, is easy to handle and benefits from Bavaria’s new beefed-up construction techniques. Below decks she’s bright and roomy and at this price she’s a hard boat to beat. It’s worrying that Bavaria withholds her vital statistics though.
Details
Displacement:9,000kg (19,842 lb)
LWL:11.20m (36ft 3in)
Beam:3.99m (13ft 8in)
Price Guide:£129,792
LOA:12.45m (40ft 8in)
Draught:2.05m (6ft 7in)
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Manufacturer Website:http://www.bavaria-yachtbau.com