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Bavaria 55 Cruiser review: Better by Farr – from the archive

• Toby Hodges
• May 13, 2021

A bit of fresh thinking – or in Bavaria’s case, a deluge of fresh thinking – goes a long way, especially when it’s from the minds of the Farr and BMW design houses. Toby Hodges joined the debut trials of the Bavaria 55 Cruiser, a radical new flagship from the German production giants

Lowering electronically, the transom door provides a large swim platform (with steps) and access to the garage. Credit: Bavaria

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• All windows and portholeshave Oceanair blinds
• Tanks are central and low
• Gas springs used on most lockers
• Not enough bilge access
• Lots of corners to fall against

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Without meaning to be cruel, a recession can sometimes be a mixed blessing for the consumer. It ensures the survival of the fittest among manufacturers, who have to sharpen up or be outdone by the depleting and ever more ferocious competition. Take Bavaria, who have acted boldly on a key market trend to produce the Bavaria 55 Cruiser.

At the moment the only production yacht market that could in any way be described as buoyant is in the mid-50ft range, an area not covered by the German builders up to now.

But Bavaria haven’t just come out with a bloated 55ft version of their cruising fleet. They went the braver (and costlier) route of using Farr Yacht Design to draw the hull lines and advise on construction and BMW DesignworksUSA for the exterior design details.

The results are significant. But what strikes you first is her staggering freeboard height and beam – she made a Bavaria 47 next to her look like a Flying Fifteen.

These topsides encompass a gargantuan interior, while allowing that coachroof to remain sleek.

Combine this with low coamings and large walk-through cockpit and it’s easy to deduce that her target clientele sails in the calm sunny waters of the Mediterranean.

And dare I mention the other German boatbuilder? Because the Bavaria 55 Cruiser has a certain Hanse look about her, which her hull windows, twin wheels and satin grey hull do nothing to disguise.

But the coachroof portholes set her apart and echo the windows, setting off an angular theme throughout the boat. Modern obviously equals 90° corners.

Clean decks were strategic to BMW’s aesthetics, so everything is hidden and led aft to maintain the look and there’s a feast of clever ideas to help achieve this.

A modern apartment

If there were such a thing, the Bavaria 55 Cruiser would arguably have the largest interior volume to LWL ratio I’ve ever seen.

I’m not keen on using tape measures on interiors, as lists of measurements can get a little dull, but suffice it to say that, at 6ft 4in, German idol David Hasselhoff ,‘The Hoff’, wouldn’t feel in the least bit cramped.

Once you’ve digested this prolific amount of accommodation, you’ll see Bavaria have included some smart ideas, combinations and options down here.

The test Bavaria 55 Cruiser was a four-cabin model, available also with three ensuites or in four and five-cabin charter guise, where the forward cabins can be converted into one large owner’s cabin post charter life.

Typical modern navstation: small and functional, with angular lift-top table, but a bit bland.

Here, the central flexible bulkhead is designed to be removed, with a kit available to transform the starboard heads into a dressing room.

In short, the layout is wide open and contemporary, the feel light and airy, and the look minimalist and smart.

Bavaria used Wenge timber heavily on their 43, 47 and 51 models, which they have continued on the Bavaria 55 Cruiser, but in a lighter colour – ours was in walnut with oak-floor finish.

But more attention to detail and quality control has been paid than we’re used to on a Bavaria.

Floorboards still creak, as does the deck above when anyone walks on it, but Bavaria have listened and there are grab-bars aplenty to accommodate the open spaces.

Sailing the Bavaria 55 Cruiser

Sailing the Bavaria 55 Cruiser proved something of a psychological test. On the one hand I was thinking: “Remember, it’s a cruising Bavaria”, while the more excitable part of my brain responded: “Yes, but it has been penned by some of the best performance brains on the planet.”

Luckily, the result was just how she should be: quick, easy and fun.

Good sailer, but that freeboard is something to behold.

Unfurling the sails to a warm Force 3 on a typical, flat-water morning in Palma Bay, the Bavaria 55 Cruiser immediately showed a keen turn of pace.

Despite the light airs, she was soon tracking upwind at 6.5 knots. But what quickly gnawed at me was that this came at the sacrifice of VMG: we were struggling to point higher than 50° true (30° apparent) at full gallop.

The culprit turned out to be the genoa tracks, which had been mounted too low to keep the aesthetics of a clean deck.

By barber-hauling the clew we were able to move up a gear and point over 5° higher – a short track on the coachroof has since been mooted.

We were fitted with the standard deep keel (2.35m), furling genoa and in-mast vertically battened main and the sails were polyester laminate (Dacron is standard).

As we headed offshore, still slipping along at around 7 knots, the breeze filled in to reach a steady Force 4.

The 55 showed a keen turn of pace in the fl at water of Palma Bay.

With 13 knots across the deck we were nudging 8 knots close-hauled, with the twin rudders delivering consistent tracking, let down only slightly by some play in the steering.

The sail set-up proved itself. While the brochure may quote a displacement of 16 tonnes, she was apparently measured at 18.2 tonnes half-loaded.

Yet as soon as the wind touched double figures, you couldn’t hold her back: so with electric winches the 106 per cent foresail is a more powerful and versatile option than a self-tacking jib, without being a handful.

A Sports package is offered, however, with taller mast and larger, fully battened main.

Beam reaching in these textbook conditions was a joy and we hit 9.5 knots on a broad reach in 16 knots – rewarding passage speeds and certainly an altogether more exhilarating ride than any other cruising Bavaria.

But with only a very lightweight Code 0 aboard, it was a crying shame there was no asymmetric as the Bavaria 55 Cruiser’s broad aft end design promises downwind potential.

Helming is comfortable with no coaming to straddle, but only the aft set of twin 58 winches are reachable (these can be powered as an option).

A ‘German’ system led the mainsheet forward on the boom then aft to coachroof winches, where banks of clutches each side also handle the hidden mastlines.

With her low coachroof there are no visibility issues, but there’s also very little cockpit protection or backrests for bracing crew.

Instead they’re compensated with plenty of sunbathing area: 7.5m2 alone on the fully flush foredeck, plus large side decks and a huge aft bench that spans the transom.

The transom garage can hold a 3.2m RIB, easily launched over the boarding platform.

With so much clean deck area, getting the teak option is a must. Going forward, there’s a lot of boat to fall across (4.75m beam), with little to stop you doing so in a sea.

The guardrails are low and the short handles on the coachroof only shin-high. The upside is that there’s very little to snag sheets or stub a toe on!

Bavaria 55 Cruiser below decks

The forward ensuite is first class and a real selling point, with separate stand-up shower room. More like a hotel bathroom, it’s spacious, with large contemporary sink and mirror, attractive downlights and plentiful stowage – including a lift-top laundry basket, if you don’t opt for a washing machine.

A walk-in full-headroom dressing room resides in the ‘hallway’ of the opulent master cabin, with enough hanging and stowage room to swallow even a diva’s wardrobe . . .

This allows for a completely uncluttered queen size double. There’s still 6ft 2in headroom and plenty of light from two large overhead hatches and two hull windows.

It may need a few pictures to detract from the vast amount of pale woodwork, which can seem more static caravan than inviting cabin.

More like a hotel bathroom.

The saloon is less warm and cosy, more smart and spacious, with room enough to seat eight – once the double bench (with magnetic backrest) slides out from under the island.

The softly lit glass cabinet forward looks attractive, but its practicality is questionable. There’s stowage under and behind all seats, including two large drawers under both end seats. Plus there’s a great provisions locker under the cabinet, including wine rack.

The softly lit glass cabinet forward looks attractive, but its practicality is questionable.

Linear it may be, but the galley is a refreshing design that utilises a workstation island. Which with surrounding grab bars more than satisfies the seaworthy credentials.

It rather resembles a kitchen in a modern flat, complete with front-opening, full-size fridge-freezer (there’s a lift-top fridge too) and large deep sink and draining sink. Stowage is abundant.

It rather resembles a kitchen in a modern flat.

Heads are nice and light (again with huge headroom), boasting a proper shower permanently mounted on a stand.

A seat/cover drops over the small heads and a Perspex door keeps the wash area dry. This has a smart, deep, lipped basin and large mirror.

Identical double aft cabins have excellent headroom, changing space and stowage in tall double hanging lockers.

Fiddled shelves run the length of the generous doubles and four portlights help keep these cabins airy. Hatches aft provide access to steering gear.

First published in the August 2009 issue of YW.

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All credit to Bavaria, they haven’t simply extended their 51 and stuck a designer sticker on it. Although this is a high-profile showboat, there’d be no point paying for top dollar designers if you didn’t build it properly – this prototype Bavaria Cruiser 55 shows a fastidious level of quality control. Farr are reliably good, but this is the second BMW DesignworksUSA boat we’ve sailed and both have impressed us by bringing fresh, yet practical ideas into deck and interior design. Some might question the height of the freeboard. I appreciate Bavaria wanted to fit a garage in below the cockpit and give good headroom in the master cabin, but you do feel dwarfed in the saloon and anything other than stern-to boarding will be a challenge. Once again Bavaria have redefined the term ‘a lot of boat for your money’, and this is a whole lot of boat. The German builders have upped their game at a critical time, thanks to the positive input of fresh thinking. It will be interesting to see the response from the French builders Jeanneau and Bénéteau – due to launch a 57 and 58 respectively during the summer. She may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the Bavaria Cruiser 55 will appeal to many a modern buyer – particularly those in the Med and charter boat markets. She’s manageable, fast and fun.

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Bavaria 55 Cruiser yacht is a 54.5 ft long sailboat monohull for sale and is available to be inspected for sale in Greece. It was built by Bavaria Yachtsin 2010. . The yacht layout features 5 cabins. The cabin arrangement is following: 4 double cabins, 1 pullman cabin.

The sailboat features 110 HP Volvo shaft drive with 3 blade propeller, engine hours 4.800 engines.

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• engine 110hp Volvo shaft drive with 3 blade propeller, engine hours 4.800
• 7 batteries 2018
• 2018 Furling main sail & 2018 roller genoa
• rigging forestay 2016
• 3 solar panels x 110w
• bow thruster 24V of 2019
• 2 steering wheels and 2 rudders
• 2019 electric anchor windlass Lofrans 1700
• deck shower
• wind instruments
• 2018 sprayhood
• 2018 bimini top
• GPS, Plotter in the cockpit
•  2017 outboard with dinghy
• full set of electronic instruments Raymarine 2010
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• complete safety & galley equipment

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Bavaria Yachts 55

Although this is a high-profile showboat, there would be no point in paying for top-dollar designers if it wasn't built properly. This prototype Bavaria Cruiser 55 showcases a fastidious level of quality control. Farr's expertise is reliable, and BMW Designworks USA impressed us by bringing fresh, yet practical ideas to the deck and interior design. Some might question the height of the freeboard. I understand that Bavaria wanted to fit a garage below the cockpit and provide good headroom in the master cabin, but you do feel dwarfed in the saloon, and anything other than stern-to boarding will be a challenge. These topsides encompass a gargantuan interior while maintaining a sleek coach roof. Combined with low coamings and a large walk-through cockpit, it's easy to deduce that her target clientele sails in the calm sunny waters of the Mediterranean. She's manageable, fast, and fun.

The saloon is warm, cozy, and smartly spacious, with enough room to seat eight once the double bench (with a magnetic backrest) slides out from under the island. The galley features a refreshing design that utilizes a workstation island, surrounded by grab bars that satisfy the seaworthy credentials. It somewhat resembles a kitchen in a modern flat, complete with a front-opening, full-size fridge-freezer (there's also a lift-top fridge) and a large deep sink with a draining sink. Stowage is abundant.

The heads are bright and airy (again with ample headroom), boasting a proper shower permanently mounted on a stand. A seat/cover drops over the small heads, and a Perspex door keeps the wash area dry. The heads have a smart, deep, lipped basin and a large mirror. Identical double aft cabins offer excellent headroom, changing space, and storage in tall double hanging lockers. Fiddled shelves run the length of the generous doubles, and four portlights help keep these cabins well-ventilated. Aft hatches provide access to the steering gear.

The interior design of the 3 cabins creates an ideal setting for families and friends, accommodating up to 8 people. The owner's cabin, with a cloakroom, indoor bathroom, and separate shower room, provides guests with privacy as if they were at home. The additional equipment, such as a dishwasher, generator, air conditioning, electric winches, and an electric roller, makes staying and traveling unexpectedly easy and enjoyable. Each cabin has its own separate head with a shower, toilet, and sink. Additional amenities include an 8kW generator, full air-conditioning, electric toilets, an electric furling system, electric winches, sunbeds, pressurized hot/cold water, a TV/DVD, a Hi-fi music system, a large tender with a 15HP outboard, and much more! It is the perfect platform for both training and charter, an ideal way to experience the joy of sailing, proving that you can indeed mix the best of both worlds: comfort and adventure!

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UN agencies fear about 70 missing or dead from capsized Rohingya refugee boat

Rohingya refugees rescued from a capsized boat rest at a temporary shelter in Meulaboh, Friday, March 22, 2024. Rescuers pulled out dozens of survivors who had been standing on the hull of the capsized boat on Thursday. (AP Photo/Reza Saifullah)

A Rohingya refugee rescued from a capsized boat prays at a temporary shelter in Meulaboh, Friday, March 22, 2024. Rescuers pulled out dozens of survivors who had been standing on the hull of the capsized boat on Thursday. (AP Photo/Reza Saifullah)

Rohingya refugees rescued from a capsized boat queue up for a medical examination at a temporary shelter in Meulaboh, Friday, March 22, 2024. Rescuers pulled out dozens of survivors who had been standing on the hull of the capsized boat on Thursday. (AP Photo/Reza Saifullah)

Rohingya refugees stand on their capsized boat before being rescued in the waters off West Aceh, Indonesia, Thursday, March 21, 2024. The wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized off Indonesia’s northernmost coast on Wednesday, according to local fishermen. (AP Photo/Reza Saifullah)

Rohingya refugees climb onto a National Search and Rescue Agency boat as they are being rescued after their boat capsized in the waters off West Aceh, Indonesia, Thursday, March 21, 2024. The wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized off Indonesia’s northernmost coast on Wednesday, according to local fishermen. (AP Photo/Reza Saifullah)

Rohingya refugees board a National Search and Rescue Agency ship after being rescued from their capsized boat in the waters off West Aceh, Indonesia, Thursday, March 21, 2024. A wooden boat carrying dozens of Rohingya Muslims capsized off Indonesia’s northernmost coast on Wednesday, according to local fishermen. (AP Photo/Reza Saifullah)

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MEULABOH, Indonesia (AP) —

About 70 Muslim Rohingya refugees are feared missing or dead from a boat that made a grueling sea voyage from Bangladesh and sank off Indonesia’s coast this week with 75 survivors, U.N. agencies said.

A statement issued jointly by U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees, or UNHCR, and the International Office for Migration, or IOM, said they were “extremely concerned about the scale of potential loss of life,” saying that accounts from survivors indicated about 150 people originally were aboard.

That likely would have included a crew of about five people, who apparently abandoned the vessel and whose whereabouts are unknown. Two survivors told The Associated Press on Friday that the captain and four crew abandoned the boat for another one when the refugee vessel started to sink.

Indonesian fishermen raised the alarm about the stricken vessel Wednesday when they started rescuing its passengers, and an Indonesian search and rescue ship on Thursday pulled remaining people from the capsized hull about 22 kilometers (14 miles) off the western coast of Indonesia’s Aceh province.

The U.N. joint statement did not specify the exact number of people believed lost, but a website maintained by UNHCR said 75 people were “reported dead or missing” from a boat whose details match the one that capsized Wednesday.

“If confirmed this would be the biggest loss of life so far this year,” said the statement, referring to a steady stream of boats carrying Rohingya seeking to escape crowded refugee camps in Bangladesh and Myanmar.

There has been a notable increase in Rohingya refugee arrivals in Indonesia over the past year. The 2,300 refugees who arrived in 2023 were more than the previous four years combined, the statement said.

The survivors from the boat are 44 men, 22 women and nine children. A few were taken to a local hospital for treatment but most were sent to a temporary shelter in the Aceh’s Barat district. Several told UNHCR workers they had lost family members on the journey.

“In one case, there was a child whose parents and siblings died during the trip,” Faisal Rahman, a UNHCR staff member in Aceh, said Friday. “There was another case, a husband whose wife and child died. Also, children whose mothers have died. So there were several families who said their relatives had disappeared or died at sea,”

Soliya Begum, a 18-year-old survivor, told The Associated Press the captain scuttled the boat and fled to another one with his crew when it started taking on water. Her account could not be immediately confirmed. Sometimes people purposely sink refugee boats to force rescuers from destination nations to take the passengers ashore, but usually such action is taken closer to land.

Another survivor, Akram Ullah, 30, told the AP that the boat had left Bangladesh on March 9 and that its captain and at least some of its crew were Indonesian. He also said the captain and four other crew members fled the boat as it was starting to sink.

About 1 million Rohingya from Myanmar are refugees in Bangladesh. They include about 740,000 who fled in 2017 to escape a brutal counterinsurgency campaign by Myanmar security forces, who were accused of committing mass rapes and killings and burning thousands of homes. The Rohingya minority in Myanmar faces widespread discrimination and most are denied citizenship.

With inadequate water, sanitation, and health care, life is hard in the refugee camps in Bangladesh. which are susceptible to fire, flood and outbreaks of disease. There are few opportunities for meaningful work and violent criminal gangs terrorize residents.

The aid agency Save the Childfren said the continuing sea voyages reflect the dire situation in the camps in Bangladesh. It said 250 unaccompanied children were among the Rohingya who arrived in Indonesia in the last three months of last year.

“The presence of unaccompanied children in Aceh is alarming and suggests that Rohingya families are desperate enough to send their children away in search of a better life,” the group’s temporary Indonesia director Dessy Kurwiany Ukar said.

The group said other countries in the region besides Indonesia should share the responsibility for taking in Rohingya refugees.

Tarigan reported from Jakarta. AP journalist Grant Peck contributed to this story from Bangkok.