The Bavaria 32 Holiday has great lines. She is great fun to sail downwind and reacts lively to the rudder without appearing nervous. She is very stiff, but appears "pre-reefed", especially on rough courses and in light winds. The minor faults can easily be rectified by a dedicated local dealer or on your own initiative. The excellent price-performance ratio is not jeopardised. The handy yacht is just as suitable for a charter crew as it is for a family.