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Bavaria 35 Exclusive
Designer: J&J Design  ·  Builder: Bavaria Yachts (Ger)  ·  First built: 1997
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About the Bavaria 35 Exclusive

Built during Bavaria Yachts' late 1990s expansion into the mid-size cruising market, this 35-footer represents German engineering focused on comfortable coastal and near-offshore sailing. The J&J Design team created a balanced cruiser that emphasizes interior volume and ease of handling over pure performance, making it an appealing choice for weekend sailors and charter operations. The fractional sloop rig with 769.62 square feet of sail area delivers respectable performance while remaining manageable for short-handed sailing. Her fin keel and spade rudder configuration provides predictable handling characteristics, though the moderate displacement of 11,243 pounds and beam of 11.32 feet prioritize stability and interior space over racing potential. The SA/Displacement ratio of 24.62 indicates solid performance in moderate conditions, while the hull speed of 7.26 knots reflects her cruising-oriented nature. Bavaria's focus on practical cruising shows in the comfortable cockpit layout and spacious accommodations that maximize the 34.94-foot length overall. The fiberglass construction and 29-horsepower auxiliary engine provide reliability for coastal exploration and marina maneuvering. With a comfort ratio of 22.11, she offers a good balance between motion comfort and sailing performance, making her well-suited for Mediterranean-style cruising and protected waters sailing.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 34.94 ft / 10.65 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 29.36 ft / 8.95 m
Beam 11.32 ft / 3.45 m
Max Draft 5.58 ft / 1.70 m
Displacement 11,243.58 lb / 5,100 kg
Ballast 3,968.32 lb / 1,800 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 769.62 ft² / 71.50 m²
Headroom 6.07 ft / 1.85 m
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer J&J Design
Builder Bavaria Yachts (GER)
First Built 1997
Last Built 1999
Related Sailboats ["Hunter 35 Legend" · "Dufour Classic 35" · "1D 35" · "Hod 35" · "Diva 35 2"]
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 24.62
Ballast/Displacement Ballast to Displacement ratio shows what percentage of the boat's total weight is ballast. Higher values generally mean better initial stability and stiffer sail carrying.
30–35% — Typical cruiser35–45% — Stiff performance boatOver 45% — Racing oriented
 35.29
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 198.33
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 22.11
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.02
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.26 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,187.54 pounds/inch
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Make Volvo Penta
Engine Model MD 2030
Engine Type Diesel; Saildrive
Horsepower 29
Fuel Capacity 40 gals / 150 L
Water Capacity 79 gals / 300 L
LOD 34.28 ft / 10.45 m
How It Compares

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Dimensions
LOA
Bavaria 35 Exclusive ★
34.9 ft
1D 35
35.0 ft
Dufour Classic 35
35.0 ft
Hod 35
34.9 ft
LWL
Bavaria 35 Exclusive ★
29.4 ft
1D 35
31.5 ft
Dufour Classic 35
28.0 ft
Hod 35
31.2 ft
Beam
Bavaria 35 Exclusive ★
11.3 ft
1D 35
10.8 ft
Dufour Classic 35
11.5 ft
Hod 35
11.2 ft
Displacement
Bavaria 35 Exclusive ★
11 lbs
1D 35
6 lbs
Dufour Classic 35
10 lbs
Hod 35
9 lbs
Ballast
Bavaria 35 Exclusive ★
3 lbs
1D 35
2 lbs
Dufour Classic 35
3 lbs
Hod 35
4 lbs
Sail Area
Bavaria 35 Exclusive ★
769 sq ft
1D 35
802 sq ft
Dufour Classic 35
492 sq ft
Hod 35
610 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Bavaria 35 Exclusive ★
24.6
1D 35
36.8
Dufour Classic 35
17.0
Hod 35
21.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Bavaria 35 Exclusive ★
35.3 %
1D 35
38.6 %
Dufour Classic 35
31.1 %
Hod 35
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Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Bavaria 35 Exclusive ★
22.1
1D 35
13.2
Dufour Classic 35
19.9
Hod 35
18.2
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Bavaria 35 Exclusive ★
2.02
1D 35
2.30
Dufour Classic 35
2.14
Hod 35
2.12
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Bavaria 35 Exclusive ★
198
1D 35
93
Dufour Classic 35
203
Hod 35
—
Hull Speed
Bavaria 35 Exclusive ★
7.3 kts
1D 35
7.5 kts
Dufour Classic 35
7.1 kts
Hod 35
7.5 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Bavaria 35 Exclusive ★
—
1D 35
6.5
Dufour Classic 35
2.7
Hod 35
4.2
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