Bavaria 32 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · bulb

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

33.75' · 10.29 m

Disp.

8,267 lbs · 3,750 kg

First year

2000

The Bavaria 32, specifically the J&J Design iteration produced between 2001 and 2005, stands as a quintessential example of the highvolume production cruiser that redefined the entrylevel keelboat market. Succeeding the popular Bavaria 31, this model was engineered to maximize internal volume and ease of handling without sacrificing the structural integrity expected of German manufacturing. While later versions, such as the 2010 Cruiser 32 designed by Farr Yacht Design, introduced more contemporary styling and increased beam, the original J&J 32 remains a staple in the used market and charter fleets due to its balanced proportions and predictable seakindliness. As noted in editorial evaluations by Practical Boat Owner, the boat was designed to be a "proper" yacht that could be handled comfortably by a couple or a small family, bridging the gap between coastal hopping and modest offshore passages.