Bavaria 340 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

35.27' · 10.75 m

Displ.

9,480 lbs · 4,300 kg

First year

1986

The Bavaria 340, produced in the late 1980s and early 1990s, serves as a pivotal bridge between Bavaria Yachts’ early artisanal beginnings and the industrial powerhouse it would eventually become. Designed primarily by Axel Mohnhaupt, the 340 was marketed during an era when the shipyard was transitioning toward standardized serial production but still prioritized the heavy, handlaid laminates and rich mahogany interiors that defined German yacht building in that period. Often categorized as a robust cruiser, the model was offered in two distinct configurations to satisfy different market segments: the "Lagoon," tailored for private owners seeking comfort, and the "Carib," designed for the burgeoning charter market. While modern Bavarias emphasize lightweight hull forms and beam carried far aft, the 340 features a more traditional, moderatedisplacement hull with a narrower entry and a substantial ballast ratio, providing a sense of security and offshore capability that many contemporary production boats struggle to replicate.