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Bavaria Cruiser 34 2

Designer: J&J Yacht Design  ·  First built: 2008
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About the Bavaria Cruiser 34 2

Bavaria's Cruiser 34 represents the German manufacturer's commitment to creating affordable yet capable coastal cruising sailboats for the modern sailing family. This mid-sized cruiser strikes a practical balance between comfort and performance, making it an appealing choice for weekend warriors and vacation charterers alike. Built with Bavaria's characteristic emphasis on interior volume and livability, the Cruiser 34 offers generous accommodations that belie its modest length. The boat's modern hull form and contemporary rig design deliver respectable sailing performance while prioritizing ease of handling for short-handed crews. Twin helm stations and well-positioned winches make sail handling manageable even in challenging conditions. The design philosophy centers on accessible cruising rather than racing prowess, with stability and comfort taking precedence over pure speed. This approach has made Bavaria cruisers popular choices in charter fleets worldwide, where reliability and user-friendliness are paramount. While not intended for serious offshore passages, the Cruiser 34 excels in coastal waters, island hopping, and protected bay sailing. Its combination of practical layout, reasonable performance, and Bavaria's reputation for value-oriented construction makes it a sensible option for sailors seeking their first cruising boat or upgrading from smaller vessels.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 35.17 ft / 10.72 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 34.25 ft / 10.44 m
Beam 11.83 ft / 3.61 m
Max Draft 6.40 ft / 1.95 m
Displacement 12,540 lb / 5,688 kg
Ballast 3,748 lb / 1,700 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 660 ft² / 61.32 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/spade rudder
Rigging Type Masthead Sloop
Construction FG
Designer J&J Yacht Design
First Built 2008
Last Built 2015
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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
19.53
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
29.89
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
139.34
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
20.75
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
2.04
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. 7.84 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. Bavaria 350, Dufour 35, First 35 Beneteau, Tartan 3500, X 362 Sport

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Dimensions
LOA
Bavaria Cruiser 34 2 ★
35.2 ft
Bavaria 350
35.3 ft
Dufour 35
35.3 ft
First 35 Beneteau
35.2 ft
Tartan 3500
35.2 ft
X 362 Sport
35.1 ft
LWL
Bavaria Cruiser 34 2 ★
34.3 ft
Bavaria 350
29.9 ft
Dufour 35
27.8 ft
First 35 Beneteau
28.8 ft
Tartan 3500
30.0 ft
X 362 Sport
30.4 ft
Beam
Bavaria Cruiser 34 2 ★
11.8 ft
Bavaria 350
11.8 ft
Dufour 35
11.3 ft
First 35 Beneteau
12.2 ft
Tartan 3500
11.8 ft
X 362 Sport
11.4 ft
Displacement
Bavaria Cruiser 34 2 ★
12 lbs
Bavaria 350
11 lbs
Dufour 35
13 lbs
First 35 Beneteau
10 lbs
Tartan 3500
11 lbs
X 362 Sport
10 lbs
Ballast
Bavaria Cruiser 34 2 ★
3 lbs
Bavaria 350
3 lbs
Dufour 35
5 lbs
First 35 Beneteau
4 lbs
Tartan 3500
4 lbs
X 362 Sport
4 lbs
Sail Area
Bavaria Cruiser 34 2 ★
660 sq ft
Bavaria 350
510 sq ft
Dufour 35
551 sq ft
First 35 Beneteau
555 sq ft
Tartan 3500
618 sq ft
X 362 Sport
694 sq ft
Performance
PHRF Rating (lower = faster)
Bavaria Cruiser 34 2 ★
Bavaria 350
Dufour 35
120 s/nm
First 35 Beneteau
Tartan 3500
117 s/nm
X 362 Sport
SA / Displacement (higher = more powerful)
Bavaria Cruiser 34 2 ★
19.5
Bavaria 350
16.5
Dufour 35
15.3
First 35 Beneteau
18.6
Tartan 3500
19.6
X 362 Sport
22.8
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Bavaria Cruiser 34 2 ★
29.9 %
Bavaria 350
36.0 %
Dufour 35
41.6 %
First 35 Beneteau
46.3 %
Tartan 3500
39.5 %
X 362 Sport
43.9 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Bavaria Cruiser 34 2 ★
20.8
Bavaria 350
20.1
Dufour 35
28.2
First 35 Beneteau
18.9
Tartan 3500
21.0
X 362 Sport
20.5
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Bavaria Cruiser 34 2 ★
2.04
Bavaria 350
2.13
Dufour 35
1.89
First 35 Beneteau
2.23
Tartan 3500
2.09
X 362 Sport
2.07
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Bavaria Cruiser 34 2 ★
139
Bavaria 350
183
Dufour 35
287
First 35 Beneteau
195
Tartan 3500
188
X 362 Sport
171
Hull Speed
Bavaria Cruiser 34 2 ★
7.8 kts
Bavaria 350
7.3 kts
Dufour 35
7.1 kts
First 35 Beneteau
7.2 kts
Tartan 3500
7.3 kts
X 362 Sport
7.4 kts
Speed Number (higher = faster)
Bavaria Cruiser 34 2 ★
Bavaria 350
2.9
Dufour 35
1.7
First 35 Beneteau
3.0
Tartan 3500
3.2
X 362 Sport
3.6
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