After the flagship Cruiser 55 and the entry-level model Cruiser 32, the latest ship fills the centre. Farr, the designers from BMW Group Designworks USA, and Bavaria have remained true to their line. The first striking features are the large and quite high hull, the rounded superstructure and the rectangular windows.
A sight that certainly polarises, but undoubtedly brings its own touch. And provides plenty of space below deck. The wide stern also contributes to this, which in turn makes double rudder blades useful, as they can then not be levered out. A desirable feature that the boat impressively demonstrated in the YACHT test.
Even with wind pressure that generated excessive heeling and would have required a reef long ago, the Cruiser 45 was easy to steer in the desired direction. The height upwind and the speeds were also impressive. The deck layout is wonderfully simple and functional, the perfect choice for a boat of this type.
The interior is well thought out and the layout is well proportioned. For the charter market, two compartments are offered in the foredeck, which can be converted into a large single cabin for better future resale to private owners. There are generally two double berths in the aft section. The galley is installed lengthways. The customer can choose between three types of wood and two decks. The Bavaria Cruiser 45 starts at 173,145 euros.
Fridtjof Gunkel
Deputy Chief Editor YACHT
