Bavaria's C38 brings its V-bow and aft chines to a sailing yacht listed at 11.31 metres overall, or 11.90 metres including the bowsprit. The Cossutti-designed hull is offered with two or three cabins, keeping the fully described configuration within the Leisure Boat Guide length remit.
Hull shape and interior volume
The bow geometry opens space forward, while the chines contribute to the shape of the aft sections. The builder advertises a double berth in the forward cabin and a flexible saloon without requiring a larger model.
A brochure layout does not establish whether every berth and locker is convenient for a particular household. Guests should inspect the galley, head, stowage and ventilation under real conditions.
Sails and deck choices
The official specification lists a 46-square-metre conventional mainsail and a 27-square-metre jib, with self-tacking jib equipment and other rigs or sail choices. Owners can select additional downwind sails to suit their experience and planned waters.
Changing a rig or sail package affects operating workload. Buyers should assess winch positions and line management with the people who will actually sail the boat.
Dimensions below twelve metres
The maker gives a 3.98-metre beam, 2.00-metre standard draft and a 1.60-metre alternative. Its listed displacement is around 9,386 kilograms, with an 180-litre fuel tank.
A 3.98-metre beam makes actual berth width important even though overall length is below twelve metres. Optional keel and bowsprit details also need confirming before booking a mooring.
An established model's utility
A two-cabin C38 may suit longer trips with gear, while a three-cabin version changes privacy and guest capacity. Both require normal maintenance, a realistic provisioning plan and suitable local service support.
These are Bavaria's official current figures and its specific image. The story is a current-model comparison, not a newly announced September launch.
Primary source: official manufacturer specifications. Independently written by Leisure Boat Guide.