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ShipyardsBavaria Cruiser 40 on test

Fridtjof Gunkel

 · 13.09.2010

Shipyards: Bavaria Cruiser 40 on testPhoto: YACHT/M.Strauch
Test stroke: good control even with only one rudder
The new model from Giebelstadt fits seamlessly into the existing programme. Unlike the 45, however, it only has one rudder blade

With plenty of volume, a large superstructure, a huge tailgate and many rectangular windows in the hull and coachroof, the design by Farr Yacht Design and BMW Designworks USA is immediately recognisable as a Bavaria

Under sail, the ship impresses with its pleasing height and speed, great stability and good control. The deck layout with two mainsheets without a traveller also works well.

The shipyard's endeavours to achieve a higher quality and very solid construction are also visible, especially in the area of the floor assembly.

The Bavaria Cruiser 40 is only available as a three-cabin version, but there is a choice of three types of wood for the interior.

Test in the current issue, plus an interview with Jens Ludmann, the new Bavaria boss.

Fridtjof Gunkel

Fridtjof Gunkel

Deputy Chief Editor YACHT

Fridtjof Gunkel was born on Helgoland in 1962; he started his sailing career there in the Opti and quickly switched to keelboats. North Sea Week, Cowes Week and Kiel Week were early stops, followed by many years in the Admiral's Cup scene on the cuppers “Container” and “Rubin” World Championships and international regattas in the Starboat, with the mini-maxi “SiSiSi” and various tonner yachts as well as participation in the Whitbread Round the World Race were further formative stations, flanked by extensive cruising trips. Fridtjof Gunkel joined YACHT back in 1985 as part of a traineeship, where he later became Head of the Test & Technology department and then Deputy Editor-in-Chief around 25 years ago. He is also responsible for the regatta and sports section. Fridtjof Gunkel privately sails a performance/cruiser moored on the Baltic coast, his favorite areas are the eastern Swedish archipelago and Brittany.

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