Even though this latest version has gained a ton compared to the 1994 version, the Bavaria 37 Cruiser is a very well-finished cruiser<\/strong>, and is pleasant to handle and live on, all at a very reasonable price.<\/p>\n
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1 – A sailboat designed by a Star<\/a> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Paragraphe 1″ module_id=”titre1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Designed by Bruce Farr, who is famous for his winning designs in the America\u2019s Cup, the Vend\u00e9e Globe, the Volvo race, and the Whitbread, the new Bavaria 37 Cruiser<\/a> has a look that\u2019s all its own. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Paragraphe 1″ module_id=”titre2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n I walk onto this famous, generously sized platform and I discover the twin helm stations, white lacquered composite wheels, which fit well into your hand.<\/b> The folding table is made of wood and gives the impression of both solidity and beautiful workmanship. It\u2019s a fact that Bavarias stand out from the crowd for the quality of their cabinetwork<\/b>. This impression is confirmed by the magnificent companionway door with its teak frame and polycarbonate glazing, and which stays where it is so you don\u2019t have to store it somewhere inconvenient. [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blog.bandofboats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cockpit-bavaria-37-cruiser-1.jpg” alt=”cockpit et barre du lagoon 42″ title_text=”cockpit-bavaria-37-cruiser” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Paragraphe 1″ module_id=”titre3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The GARMIN instrumentation is clear, and on our boat we have a Raymarine GPS Plotter, interfaced with the Garmin system with NMEA 2000. You see the wind in the plotter. There is also a Fusion audio system, which can play MP3s, streams things via Bluetooth and plays many other electronic formats.<\/p>\n In terms of the deck and rigging, this yacht features some hefty Harken winches and rails, a Selden mast and boom and Elvstrom Epex sails.<\/b> [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blog.bandofboats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/reaching-bavaria-37-cruiser-1.jpg” alt=”cockpit et barre du lagoon 42″ title_text=”reaching-bavaria-37-cruiser” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Paragraphe 1″ module_id=”titre4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Belowdecks, you will find first-rate quality woodwork<\/b>. Nothing creaks or squeaks, even on a slightly rough morning like this. There are sturdy handrails running everywhere that fit perfectly. On the same side, you\u2019ll find a bathroom with a shower and a shower screen, which theoretically means you won\u2019t get everything wet every time you use it. I\u2019m slightly sorry about the loss of the initial generation\u2019s waterproofs closet, but it\u2019s no longer fashionable\u2026 No doubt the designers think that we\u2019re happy to sail in our underwear in Brittany in March or that nobody is bothered by watching their soaked sailing jackets dripping merrily onto the floor\u2026 I forgot to mention that isophthalic resins are used for the outer skin of the hull. These resins (IPA), without being perfectly watertight (only the gel-coat makes them waterproof), considerably reduce the risk of hull osmosis.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/blog.bandofboats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cabine-arriere-bavaria-cruiser-37-1.jpg” alt=”cockpit et barre du lagoon 42″ title_text=”cabine-arriere-bavaria-cruiser-37″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Paragraphe 1″ module_id=”titre5″ _builder_version=”4.21.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”50px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Back on deck, it\u2019s time to get going. It\u2019s just me this morning in Cannes trying out this gorgeous boat. The friend who should have joined me missed his plane. I have to say that the rigging configuration (German-style mainsail and self-tacking jib) suits me just fine, even if the dealer next door is sceptical about it\u2026 There\u2019s no question of ruining a new boat, even if it\u2019s about to join its Caribbean charter fleet\u2026 The 29 HP Volvo engine effortlessly carries the 7.5 tonnes that the boat weighs this morning away from the quay<\/b>. I leave the marina and head west, hoisting the mainsail. I appreciate the easy access to the piano and get the mainsail hoisted in a jiffy. I take over, stop the engine and unfurl the jib. As soon as it starts to luff, I come about and then I ease it to accelerate. Even at this speed, the helm commands are instant, thanks to the double rudder, and the feedback is excellent. Upwind the boat is very stable, the heel is measured with everything on top and 12\/14 knots of wind.<\/b>
2 – The largest platform of the 37\u2032 world!<\/a>
3 – The Bavaria 37 Cruiser is seriously equipped<\/a>
4 – The high-class cabinetwork on the Bavaria 37 Cruiser<\/a>
5 – Sailing with a Bavaria 37 Cruiser, sea trial<\/a><\/p>\n1. A sailboat designed by a Star<\/h2>\n
Is it the wide swim platform (the widest on the market according to its designers), its long sloping roof portholes or the dark trim<\/b>, which is also slanted, and which runs along its hull from back to front? It\u2019s hard to tell. Anyway, the model I\u2019m going to try out looks great.<\/p>\n2. The largest platform of the 37\u2032 world!<\/h2>\n
To starboard, the engine controls are extremely unusable and cannot be read standing upright as they are mounted so low, which is a shame when manoeuvring the engine, because generally standing upright, and having the throttle lever at hand, the way it is on multihulls, is not a luxury. It\u2019s a pity, because the Bavaria 37 Cruiser is relatively powerful with a Volvo 28 HP Sail Drive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
The cockpit lockers are deep and have a strong jack to keep them open.<\/p>\n3. The Bavaria 37 Cruiser is seriously equipped<\/h2>\n
Our boat has a semi-battened mainsail but also a double mainsail system (German style) which is very practical because it enables you to control the mainsail from any winch or side. At the front there\u2019s a self-tacking jib<\/b> that isn\u2019t exactly amazing, but there\u2019s also a Code Zero on a furler.<\/p>\n4. The high-class cabinetwork on the Bavaria 37 Cruiser<\/h2>\n
The galley to starboard has all the storage space you could need and has a stunning grey Corian worktop. The port side of this 2-cabin<\/b> version features a clever folding chart table which, when not in use, folds away behind a hatch<\/b>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.bandofboats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/salon-bavaria-37-cruiser-1-1024x536.jpg\")
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Notably, the aft cabin has very good headroom, because I can stand there comfortably (6\u20193\u2033<\/b>).<\/p>\n5. Sailing with a Bavaria 37 Cruiser, sea trial<\/h2>\n
There is not much wind, and I agree with him to do just an hour\u2019s journey away and back, so that I can be sure of a helping hand on the quay on the way back.<\/p>\n
When the weather is nice, I have my own technique: With the engine running forward at a low speed, I face the boat into the wind and set the autopilot to this.<\/b><\/p>\n
In this morning\u2019s 10 knots NNW, the boat easily picks up 5 knots downwind.<\/b><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blog.bandofboats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/bavaria-37-cruiser-au-pres-1-1024x536.jpg\")
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It\u2019s time to tack now, which is a piece of cake with this self-tacking jib and the mainsail\u2019s double hoist. When sailing upwind, you don\u2019t need to touch the jib sheet to switch to upwind on the other side. Only the mainsail needs taking in from the helm station, and it\u2019s a real pleasure. I\u2019m beginning to understand why people like this kind of rigging, you can simply forget about manoeuvring the headsail, when you\u2019re on your own<\/b>, it makes sense.<\/p>\n
As I lower it, I realise that the jib doesn\u2019t have a huge surface area and that the boat seems to be slightly under-canvassed. But then again, it has a Code Zero for these speeds, alas, although I\u2019ve tried to use it on my own, I\u2019m going to tread carefully, and not damage anything on this Bavaria 37 Cruiser<\/a>, which is a truly beautiful boat\u2026.<\/p>\n