Bavaria 390 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Fractional Sloop

LOA

39.86' · 12.15 m

Displ.

17,637 lbs · 8,000 kg

First year

1990

The Bavaria 390 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the Giebelstadt shipyard, bridging the gap between the heavy, handcrafted aesthetics of the early 1980s and the modern serial production efficiency that would later define the brand. Launched in 1989 and designed by Axel Mohnhaupt, the 390 was engineered during an era when Bavaria Yachts utilized thicker laminates and more substantial interior joinery than many of its contemporary successors. This model was famously offered in two distinct configurations: the "Lagoon" (often referred to as the Laguna), which focused on owneroperator luxury, and the "Carib," a highcapacity version specifically optimized for the burgeoning Mediterranean charter market. Despite their different interior orientations, both variants shared the same robust hull and deck molding, providing a platform that was widely regarded as one of the stiffest and most seakindly boats in the sub40foot category during the early 1990s.