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Bavaria 370
Designer: J&J Yacht Design  ·  First built: 1999
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About the Bavaria 370

Designed as part of Bavaria's successful cruising yacht lineup, this 37-footer represents the German manufacturer's commitment to practical family sailing with European sensibilities. The Bavaria 370 embodies the brand's philosophy of offering spacious, well-appointed cruising boats that deliver solid performance without breaking the budget. Built with Bavaria's characteristic focus on interior volume, the 370 maximizes living space below decks while maintaining respectable sailing characteristics. The design prioritizes comfort and ease of handling, making it particularly well-suited for coastal cruising and weekend getaways with family or friends. Her moderate proportions and stable sailing characteristics appeal to sailors seeking a reliable platform for exploring protected waters and making occasional offshore passages. The boat reflects Bavaria's reputation for practical German engineering, featuring straightforward systems and layouts that emphasize functionality over flashiness. Construction quality follows Bavaria's established standards for production boats in this category, delivering dependable performance at a competitive price point. For sailors prioritizing interior comfort and ease of operation over racing performance, the Bavaria 370 offers an attractive balance of livability and sailing capability that has made the Bavaria brand popular among European cruising sailors.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 37.40 ft / 11.40 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 32.48 ft / 9.90 m
Beam 12.47 ft / 3.80 m
Max Draft 6.40 ft / 1.95 m
Displacement 16,094 lb / 7,300 kg
Ballast 5,732 lb / 2,600 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 699 ft² / 64.96 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer J&J Yacht Design
First Built 1999
Last Built 2004
Related Sailboats ["Hunter 37 Legend" · "Catalina 375" · "Moody 38 2" · "Victoria 38" · "Pearson 38"]
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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
 17.51
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
 35.62
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
 209.69
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
 25.24
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
 1.98
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. 7.64 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. 8.68 pounds/inch
How It Compares

vs. Catalina 375, Moody 38 2, Victoria 38

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Dimensions
LOA
Bavaria 370 ★
37.4 ft
Catalina 375
37.5 ft
Moody 38 2
37.5 ft
Victoria 38
37.5 ft
LWL
Bavaria 370 ★
32.5 ft
Catalina 375
32.0 ft
Moody 38 2
32.1 ft
Victoria 38
30.5 ft
Beam
Bavaria 370 ★
12.5 ft
Catalina 375
13.0 ft
Moody 38 2
12.3 ft
Victoria 38
11.6 ft
Displacement
Bavaria 370 ★
16 lbs
Catalina 375
15 lbs
Moody 38 2
18 lbs
Victoria 38
15 lbs
Ballast
Bavaria 370 ★
5 lbs
Catalina 375
6 lbs
Moody 38 2
5 lbs
Victoria 38
6 lbs
Sail Area
Bavaria 370 ★
699 sq ft
Catalina 375
660 sq ft
Moody 38 2
—
Victoria 38
672 sq ft
Performance
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Bavaria 370 ★
17.5
Catalina 375
17.0
Moody 38 2
—
Victoria 38
17.3
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Bavaria 370 ★
35.6 %
Catalina 375
40.0 %
Moody 38 2
28.7 %
Victoria 38
41.7 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Bavaria 370 ★
25.2
Catalina 375
23.2
Moody 38 2
—
Victoria 38
28.3
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Bavaria 370 ★
1.98
Catalina 375
2.09
Moody 38 2
—
Victoria 38
1.86
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Bavaria 370 ★
209
Catalina 375
211
Moody 38 2
—
Victoria 38
245
Hull Speed
Bavaria 370 ★
7.6 kts
Catalina 375
7.6 kts
Moody 38 2
—
Victoria 38
7.4 kts
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