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Bavaria C46

Performance Cruiser Built by Bavaria

Boat highlights

Bavaria C46 is currently estimated in the Decent band with an SBP score of 88.

Length overall

48.9 ft

Primary sail area

1,249 ft²

Displacement

28,065 lbs

Performance band: Decent GPH rating: 565
88
SBP score
Decent band

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Performance Analysis

Detailed performance metrics and polar diagram for Bavaria C46.

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
88
ORC GPH
565
Average Speed (GPH)
6.4 kn
Yardstick
79.3
Sail Carry Number
4.6
Planing Potential
1.0 (medium)
Hull Speed
8.6 kn

Speed Estimates

Wind Speed (kn)Beat VMG (kn)Run VMG (kn)
63.54.0
84.45.1
105.06.1
125.47.0
145.77.4
165.87.8
205.98.8

Polar Diagram

Wind Speed (kn)

Key Specifications

Explore the hull dimensions and sail plan for Bavaria C46.

Dimensions

Length over all 48.92 ft
Length at Waterline 40.75 ft
Hull Speed 8.6 kn
Beam 15.42 ft
Draft 7.55 ft
Displacement 28,065 lbs

Sails

Main Sail Area 710.42 ft²
Foresail Area 532.81 ft²
Upwind Sail Area 1248.61 ft²
Spinnaker/Gennaker Area 2066.67 ft²

Construction ratios

Sail area-to-displacement (SA/D)
21.6
Capsize screening (CSF)
2.01
Comfort ratio (CR)
26.0

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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 official website. Read the SBP methodology.

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