Bavaria 390
Description
The Bavaria 390 (often listed as Bavaria 390 Lagoon, Caribic, or simply 390) is a spacious family cruising sailboat from Bavaria Yachts in Germany, produced from around 1990 to the mid-1990s (roughly 1990–1995/1996). It represents one of the larger models in Bavaria's early-1990s lineup, building directly on the practical, volume-oriented philosophy of the models you've asked about (like the 370 and classic 38), but with noticeably more length, beam, tankage, and accommodation for extended coastal or occasional offshore cruising. It's known for solid construction (built to German Lloyd's specs in many cases), generous interiors, and good value—often praised as a "classic" that feels bigger than its nominal size. Variants include the Lagoon (enhanced woodwork/teak interiors) and Caribic (slightly different fit-outs), but core design and specs are consistent.
Construction Details
| Designer | Axel Mohnhaupt |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bavaria Yachts |
| Length | 39.860 ft |
| LOA | 39.860 ft |
| LWL | 33.600 ft |
| Beam | 13.100 ft |
| Displacement | 16314 lb |
| Ballast | 5200 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.560 ft |
| Year Built | 1990 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 49.22 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 13.29 ft |
| p | 50.86 ft |
| e | 16.08 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.22 ft | 13.29 ft | 50.86 ft | 16.08 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Bavaria 390 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 50.86 ft - (15502 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.08 ft - (4901 mm) |
| Leech | * 52.38 ft - (15965 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 87.99 ° |
| Diagonal | * 52.8 ft - (16093 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 415.79 ft² |
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Bavaria 390 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 40.79 ft - (12433 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 17.17 ft - (5233 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.33 ft - (11073 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.28 ft - (4657 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 311.65 ft² |
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Bavaria 390 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | 46.75 ft - (14249 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 17.25 ft - (5258 mm) |
| Leech | 42 ft - (12802 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 116.18 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 15.44 ft - (4706 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.37 ° |
| Area | * 360.92 ft² |
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Bavaria 390 - GENOA
| Luff | 47.25 ft - (14402 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 18.33 ft - (5587 mm) |
| Leech | 44.75 ft - (13640 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 130.32 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.32 ft - (5279 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.96 ° |
| Area | * 409.28 ft² |
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Bavaria 390 - GENOA
| Luff | 48.43 ft - (14761 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 21.1 ft - (6431 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.07 ft - (14042 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.04 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.94 ft - (6078 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.97 ° |
| Area | * 482.85 ft² |
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Bavaria 390 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 48.43 ft - (14761 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 23.92 ft - (7291 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.92 ft - (7291 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 985 ft² |
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