Bavaria
Bavaria 40 Cruiser
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On the live Bavaria 40 Cruiser card the chips print production 2011-2015, length 12.34 m and beam 3.94 m. Overview and history on the same page hold another window: 2002-2010, about 600+ hulls, length 12.35 m, beam 3.95 m, displacement about 6422 kg. Until the chips stop looking past 2010 and the overview drops the early-2000s stretch and the low weight, you are not yet looking at a consistent Bavaria 40 Cruiser this page is about.
The model is the 40 Cruiser from Bavaria Yachtbau with J&J Design, heir to the 39 Cruiser. Sailguide and the brochure put the line roughly 2007/2008-2010 (after it - the Farr Cruiser 40, not to confuse: the chips' 12.34 / 3.94 window is closer to that successor). 40 Cruiser plate: LOA about 12.35 m, LWL about 10.75 m, beam about 3.99 m, draft about 1.90 m, empty displacement about 8500 kg - not 6422 from the overview. The earlier Bavaria 40 (J&J) around 2000 with another plate (~12.47 / 3.96 / ~7902) is not merged here. We do not take live 600+ as SSOT: Gap. We do not invent an asking price.
At a glance
Quick facts
- Production
- 2011-2015
- LOA
- 12.34 m
- Beam
- 3.94 m
- Model
- Bavaria 40 Cruiser
Key takeaways
- Best for: larger families for coastal and archipelago trips
- Common issue: stanchion leaks and headliner sagging on older hulls
- Typical price: see FairHelm Market Index - strong used market choice
Technical data
- Length overall (LOA)
- 12.34 m
- Beam
- 3.94 m
- L/B
- 3.13
- Production years
- 2011-2015
Calculations and ratios
Brochure numbers need matching units. Open a FairHelm formula page for the classical form, rule of thumb, and limits before you compare listings.
Design history
On survey check saildrive service, stanchion seals and chainplate moisture, standing-rigging age by invoices - the live checklist and expert strip already hold that.
Typical problems
We do not take live 600+ as SSOT (Gap). We close chips 2011-2015 / 12.34 / 3.94 (successor Cruiser 40 window) and overview ~6422 kg against the 40 Cruiser plate ~2007-2010 / empty ~8500.
Annual ownership costs
Read kronor annual bands as a marina class around 12.3 m, not a yard offer. We do not invent an asking price.
Calculators for this boat
Indicative figure for weekend use. The country supplies berth and winter. The insurance line stays the Swedish planning band - not a Danish, German, or Dutch premium. Maintenance stays Swedish too. Not a marina quote.
- Netherlands (annual contract)€6,090 - €9,448
- Sweden (planning bands)€8,050 - €12,750
- Denmark (two harbours, season)€6,154 - €9,327
Antifouling
Litres need waterline length and draft. This page only has length overall and beam, so litres are not calculated here.
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Pre-purchase survey checklist
Beside this page: the Bavaria hub, 39 Cruiser and neighbouring 12 m cruisers. Their opens are not cloned here: first fix chip years and weight to the 40 Cruiser plate.
Expert verdict
FairHelm rating: 7.5/10: A popular choice for families seeking more space; features a generous interior and a stable hull design. Key survey areas are the stanchion bases for leaks and sagging headliners in the cabins.
Vadim Nareyko, FairHelm Editorial, Last reviewed: 2026-07-12