Bavaria 38
Description
The classic Bavaria 38 (often referred to as the Bavaria 38 Holiday, Lagoon, or simply the pre-Cruiser era model) is the late-1990s to early-2000s version from Bavaria Yachts (roughly 1996–2004 production), before the more modern Bavaria 38 Cruiser (2004+ with updated hull, fractional rig, and styling). This "classic" line—sometimes badged as Holiday 38 or Lagoon variant—emphasizes practical family cruising with generous interior volume, solid German build quality, and good value.
Construction Details
| Designer | J&J Design |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bavaria Yachts |
| Length | 37.900 ft |
| LOA | 37.900 ft |
| LWL | 32.800 ft |
| Beam | 12.800 ft |
| Displacement | 15400 lb |
| Ballast | 5500 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.400 ft |
| Year Built | 1996 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 44.95 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.70 ft |
| p | 44.47 ft |
| e | 15.58 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.95 ft | 14.70 ft | 44.47 ft | 15.58 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Bavaria 38 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 44.47 ft - (13554 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 15.58 ft - (4749 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.32 ft - (14118 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 46.6 ft - (14204 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 355.83 ft² |
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Bavaria 38 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 43.322 ft - (13205 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19.357 ft - (5900 mm) |
| Leech | 40.026 ft - (12200 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 121.43 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.85 ft - (5441 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.67 ° |
| Area | * 386.58 ft² |
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Bavaria 38 - GENOA
| Luff | 43.25 ft - (13183 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 22.5 ft - (6858 mm) |
| Leech | 40 ft - (12192 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.34 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 20.63 ft - (6288 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.41 ° |
| Area | * 446.13 ft² |
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Bavaria 38 - GENOA
| Luff | * 44.93 ft - (13695 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 23.9 ft - (7285 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.78 ft - (12430 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 146.67 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 21.56 ft - (6571 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 7.46 ° |
| Area | * 484.33 ft² |
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Bavaria 38 - GENOA
| Luff | 43.322 ft - (13205 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 19.357 ft - (5900 mm) |
| Leech | 40.026 ft - (12200 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 121.43 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.85 ft - (5441 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.67 ° |
| Area | * 386.58 ft² |
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Bavaria 38 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 43.53 ft - (13268 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.26 ft - (7394 mm) |
| Leech | * 40.05 ft - (12207 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 792 ft² |
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