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Bavaria C38

Performance Cruiser Built by Bavaria Yachts

Boat highlights

Bavaria C38 is currently estimated in the Decent band with an SBP score of 87.

Length overall

39.0 ft

Primary sail area

786 ft²

Displacement

20,693 lbs

Performance band: Decent GPH rating: 636
87
SBP score
Decent band

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Performance Analysis

Detailed performance metrics and polar diagram for Bavaria C38.

Methodology note: SBP scores, polar diagrams, hull-speed values, and derived ratios are estimates. Use them for comparison and planning support—not as a substitute for manufacturer specifications, measured sea trials, rating certificates, professional weather routing, or safety margins. Review how we rate boats.

Performance Metrics

SBP Score
87
ORC GPH
636
Average Speed (GPH)
5.7 kn
Yardstick
89.6
Sail Carry Number
4.1
Planing Potential
1.0 (medium)
Hull Speed
7.7 kn

Speed Estimates

Wind Speed (kn)Beat VMG (kn)Run VMG (kn)
63.23.7
83.94.7
104.45.6
124.86.2
145.16.7
165.37.2
205.48.0

Polar Diagram

Wind Speed (kn)

Key Specifications

Explore the hull dimensions and sail plan for Bavaria C38.

Dimensions

Length over all 39.04 ft
Length at Waterline 32.52 ft
Hull Speed 7.7 kn
Beam 13.06 ft
Draft 6.56 ft
Displacement 20,693 lbs

Sails

Main Sail Area 495.14 ft²
Foresail Area 290.63 ft²
Upwind Sail Area 785.76 ft²
Spinnaker/Gennaker Area 1367.02 ft²

Construction ratios

Sail area-to-displacement (SA/D)
16.7
Capsize screening (CSF)
1.89
Comfort ratio (CR)
30.0

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Data sources and methodology

Published specifications are kept separate from calculated ratios and estimated performance. SBP and speed outputs are model-based estimates, not owner ratings or certified handicaps.

Specifications
verified
Ratios
derived
Performance
estimated

Last checked: 27 Aug 2026. Source: Bavaria Yachts official website. Read the SBP methodology.

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