Bavaria 320
Description
The Bavaria 320 (also known as the Bavaria 32 or Bavaria 320 Sportline in some variants) is a popular mid-size family cruising sailboat built by the German manufacturer Bavaria Yachts from the late 1980s to mid-1990s (roughly 1988–1994). Designed as an affordable, practical cruiser with good sailing performance for its era, it emphasizes interior volume, ease of handling, and value—making it a solid choice for coastal cruising, weekend getaways, or even light bluewater passages with care. It's often praised for being "simple and fun" to sail, with a spacious layout that punches above its length class. There were slight variants like the Sportline edition (sportier rig/options) and Classic (more standard), but specs are broadly similar.
Construction Details
| Designer | In House Design |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bavaria Yachts |
| Length | 33.420 ft |
| LOA | 33.420 ft |
| LWL | 27.830 ft |
| Beam | 10.920 ft |
| Displacement | 8267 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.830 ft |
| Year Built | 1988 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37.47 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 9.68 ft |
| p | 37.73 ft |
| e | 12.47 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.47 ft | 9.68 ft | 37.73 ft | 12.47 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Bavaria 320 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 37.73 ft - (11500 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.47 ft - (3801 mm) |
| Leech | * 38.96 ft - (11875 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 39.32 ft - (11985 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 5.25 in - (133 mm) |
| Area | * 239.97 ft² |
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Bavaria 320 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 30.96 ft - (9437 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 12.44 ft - (3792 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.73 ft - (8452 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 11.13 ft - (3392 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.07 ° |
| Area | * 172.26 ft² |
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Bavaria 320 - GENOA
| Luff | 36.77 ft - (11207 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.31 ft - (4666 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.06 ft - (10686 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.52 ft - (4426 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.01 ° |
| Area | * 266.93 ft² |
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Bavaria 320 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 36.77 ft - (11207 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 17.42 ft - (5310 mm) |
| Foot | * 17.42 ft - (5310 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 544 ft² |
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