Bavaria 37 Cruiser vs HR 38
German volume production versus Swedish centre-cockpit pedigree: Bavaria 37's family layout against Hallberg-Rassy HR 38's Baltic resale pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
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Comparison table
| Category | Bavaria 37 Cruiser | HR 38 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 11.3 m | 11.57 m |
| Beam | 3.67 m | 3.48 m |
| L/B | 3.08 | 3.32 |
| I | 14.06 m | unknown |
| J | 3.73 m | unknown |
| P | 13.58 m | unknown |
| E | 5.1 m | unknown |
| Production years | 2013- | 1977-1986 |
| Overview | On the live Bavaria 37 Cruiser card the overview calls the boat one of the most recognizable production yachts of **Northern Europe**, claims an in-house **Bavaria Yachtbau** design, and prints production **2013-2008** - the years run backwards. | The HR 38 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Olle Enderlein for Hallberg-Rassy and built from 1977 to 1982 — a classic Enderlein blue-water cruiser before the Frers era scaled the range. |
| Typical issues | Live overview **Northern Europe / 2013-2008 / in-house design** closes against the German yard, chips **2013+ / 3.67**, and the **J&J mid-2000s / Farr Cruiser 37** fork. | Q: What osmotic blistering issues appear on HR 38? A: Older HR GRP may show osmosis; barrier-coat history should be documented. Q: What chainplate leak issues appear on HR 38? A: Chainplate backing pads need internal inspection for laminate softness. Q: What iron keel corrosion issues appear on HR 38? A: Iron ballast encapsulation should be verified with moisture readings. |