Design and Construction
The Bavaria 1060 has a solid-fiberglass hull, with no core cited, plus a fin keel, spade rudder, and iron ballast. The builder’s standard laminate practice of the era relied on selective reinforcement rather than exotic sandwich construction. The deck is also described as solid fiberglass, giving the boat a straightforward laminate structure.
Her 11-foot-1-inch beam and 28-foot-1-inch waterline produce a length-to-beam ratio of 3.14. That makes her a moderately narrow, easily driven design rather than a beam-maximized volume boat. Displacement is near 12,000 pounds, while wetted surface is about 355 square feet—a figure more in keeping with lighter-displacement cruiser-racers than heavy bluewater boats.
A displacement-to-length ratio of 191 puts the 1060 among boats reviewers categorize as “moderate racers.” Her capsize screening value is 2.06, and the Motion Comfort Ratio is 20.3. Those figures describe a boat that will move in a seaway without being either a stiff offshore hull or a tender day-sailer.
The immersion rate is about 1,101 pounds per inch, so the boat loads predictably. Draft ranges from 5.6 to 5.9 feet, depending on load, keeping her within most marina limits.
Rig and Performance
The 1060 carries a masthead sloop rig. Its 495-square-foot reference sail plan gives a sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 17.2, rising to 20.5 with a 135-percent genoa. That’s ample sail area for a 34-foot-7-inch hull without being overwhelming for a short-handed crew, and it confirms a rig that rewards airflow rather than relying on ballast.
The halyards are uniformly 12 mm in diameter and just over 101 feet long. Sheets and controls are sized for crew handling rather than dependence on powered winches alone.
The fin keel and spade rudder provide the maneuvering response expected of a lighter boat rather than the sluggishness of a full-keel cruiser. Her theoretical displacement-hull speed is 7.2 knots, so in a reasonable breeze she is not far from her engineered limit under sail.
Auxiliary power comes from a Volvo Penta diesel with saildrive. The 28-horsepower version gives a calculated maximum speed of about 6.7 knots, while the 18-horsepower variant reduces that figure to 5.3 knots.
Accommodations and Cruising Capacity
The Bavaria 1060 was fitted with eight berths. That count suggests either a three-cabin owner arrangement or a four-cabin, charter-style interior rather than a minimalist layout for a couple.
With 80 gallons of water and 26 gallons of diesel, the boat was intended for extended weeks aboard with a full crew rather than solo coastal hops. Her modest 355-square-foot wetted surface also allows the moderate sail area to drive the boat without constant engine use.
Verdict
The Bavaria 1060 is a mid-eighties Mohnhaupt design that balances racing pedigree with family accommodations. Its moderate displacement-to-length ratio, generous sail area for its displacement, and manageable draft make it a practical coastal and near-offshore cruiser. Eight berths and sensible tankage suit extended trips with friends or family.
The solid laminate construction and uniform rigging sizes point to a no-nonsense build. However, the saildrive calls for the usual careful inspection when buying used, and the moderate Motion Comfort Ratio makes the boat less suitable for heavy offshore voyaging.
Pros
- Masthead sloop rig with a strong sail-area-to-displacement ratio under genoa
- Eight berths and 80 gallons of water for extended cruising with a full crew
- Draft of less than six feet, depending on load, keeps her within most marina limits
- Straightforward solid-fiberglass hull and deck construction
Cons
- Saildrive transmission requires careful inspection on a used boat
- Moderate Motion Comfort Ratio is not suited to heavy offshore voyaging
