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I have looked through Yeachtworld and a few other websites and found that used Bavaria's are really reasonably priced, more so than other big production boats like Hunter, Bene, and Catalinas. Why is that? How do the Bavaria's compare in terms of quality and handling to the other big production boats?  

They sell lots of boats. There are a few that have issues, most famously those that had the keels come loose and in at least one case fall off. But a closer examination would show that their safety records are OK. Big numbers in the Med charter fleets and they do OK. Basically you get a lot of boat for the money.  

TQA said: They sell lots of boats. There are a few that have issues, most famously those that had the keels come loose and in at least one case fall off. But a closer examination would show that their safety records are OK. Big numbers in the Med charter fleets and they do OK. Basically you get a lot of boat for the money. Click to expand...

I have seen some very nice looking Bavaria 49s (5-cabin) in Croatia for $98,000 or so on yachtworld. Seems like quite the deal. Better yet if you can find one with a yanmar.  

Speaking (typing?) very subjectively what puts me off Bavarias (80s/90s) is the 'chocolate brown' gelcoat they used on their liners below. A minor matter, I know.... The keel issue was rare and limited to a few (or less) examples of a race model. Never an issue on the cruising line AFAIK. I think they are probably pretty nice boats to live with. Around here they are not particularly 'bargain priced'..  

I've always liked the look of the Bavarias but find the interiors disappointing. Don't misunderstand me, I'm not expecting Hallberg Rassey quality but but but. My particular disappointment was that in order to seemingly maximise interior space they push the v-berth right up into the bow. I do stress that the only Bavarias I have been on board were at boat shows and latest would be three or four years ago, so its quite possible that they have interior layouts that overcome these criticisms though I also seems to find these shortcomings in adverts for 2nd hand boats. This when we were looking over the past few years.  

Paulo, I look at that and realise my criticism was either unjustified or more likely out of date. That is a lot of boat (interior) for 38'. Not much of a lazarette but hey, something has to give.  

I had the chance to visit Bavaria boat yard in 2006 and had the whole factory tour. It was a week after that unfortunate Match 42 accident. They did not let us take any pictures. Summary of my observations, - At the first glance it's big but not so organized factory. At that time they were having some issues on maintaining standard on finishing. I saw same line of boats with different quality of workmanship. Later same year, a friend got his boat delivered with two different wood finish in the interiors. - They have an accelerated Hull/deck manufacturing process. At that time, they were laying fiberglass layers wet on wet and Drying the hull/deck in a gigantic oven. Some seasoned sailor friends thinks it's not the best way to make fiberglass hull/deck. May cause osmosis problems in the future. (I don't actually know how other mass boat producers are manufacturing the hull. This is just and observation and comment) - The Hull/keel joint did not seem strong enough. There were no structural reinforcement in joint area. (I have to admit, we were still under the influence of Match 42 accident) - Like other mass boat producers, they use market proven brand name components for electronics, plumbing, engine, running rigging, sails etc) I've only sailed a 42 cruiser for a day trip in light air. So I have very very limited personal experience on performance. But everything on the boat worked properly on that short daysail. Here's my 2c Tafa  

Tafa said: - They have an accelerated Hull/deck manufacturing process. At that time, they were laying fiberglass layers wet on wet and Drying the hull/deck in a gigantic oven. Some seasoned sailor friends thinks it's not the best way to make fiberglass hull/deck. May cause osmosis problems in the future. (I don't actually know how other mass boat producers are manufacturing the hull. This is just and observation and comment)Tafa Click to expand...

Tafa, Putting the hull/deck in an oven is many times a pretty common thing to do these days. I personally would not worry about that part of a boat I was going to buy. Many also heat and put some of the parts in a vacuum bag to help the resin get thru the cloth/glass part too. This helps keeps the hull/deck light, along with being strong. But as we all know, the human factor can be an issue with all manufacturing processes, so while something maybe a great way to build, if the humans do not do it correctly.....might as well be the worst way! then again, the worst way done with great care, may be better than the Best way with no care! marty  

Paolo, That's a LOT of boat. What model is that? I know what you mean about some boats feeling impersonal. It's something that can be hard to judge from pictures. But it's something you definitely FEEL when you step below. Jim  

Jim, that is the new Bavaria Vision 46. I will bet that it will be nominated to next year European Boat of the year contest and it is a very innovative boat and one that seems to be made with living aboard on mind without compromising too much sailing potential. As you say the interior looks good, at least on the photos, and it seems a big improvement over what Bavaria used to offer. When they have photos of the boat in the water I will post about it on the interesting sailboats thread. I will be following this one and I will be interested in knowing if its sailing performance is as good as the last Vision series. You know, the Vision series surprisingly sailed better than the Cruising series even it its looks suggested otherwise. Regards Paulo  

Honestly, I'm a bit miffed. At 3:12 in the video I find that I must choose between an on-demand coffee maker OR beer on tap. I fail to see the humor.  

We boarded the 2012 36ft'er at the Toronto Boat Show, and I swooned over the (BMW) interior...Maybe it was just the show boat, but the fit and finish were beautiful, and I liked it over the Bennie and the Dufour that were nearby. Schwing!!!!  

SloopJonB said: That is an incredible boat, no doubt about it. Comparing it to my 1970 43' is laughable - you'd need an old Columbia 57 to even come close to that level of spaciousness. The bosun's locker is wonderful - almost as big as ONE of my cockpit lockers. I have a couple of questions - how much $$$? .. Click to expand...

Fuzzy, If you have a truck stop around there, run into the store part some time, all kinds of 12V stuff you can buy that might work for a boat. As a lot of the truckers with sleepers need to work off of 12V just as boaters, RV'rs etc. Even an RV place may have a 12V coffee/espresso machine. Marty  

Paulo and Marty, There are 12v espresso machines but they are not perfect if you like an Italian style espresso, simply do not produce enough pressure. The only ones that work really well are the pump types and they are pretty power hungry. I was thinking/hoping that maybe someone had finally come up with a goodun. Cheers Andrew  

Hey guys, take a look here: http://www.sailnet.com/forums/boat-...341-interesting-sailboats-239.html#post849780  

What is going on in the US with the dealer network?  

PCP said: Well, there is something strange here: Not any of those boats was sailed by an English man or an American and only one was sailed by an English speaking guy, an Australian. It seems that Americans and English men don't trust Bavarias Click to expand...

Aahh yes, Rockter's old shoe drawing. Those were the days!  

JonEisberg said: .... As always, it all depends on your intended use of the boat... They're obviously a lot of boat/volume for the money, probably a great value for coastal/weekend/vacation sailing... But for heading off for Bermuda, particularly aboard one that might be well towards the end of its useful Shelf Life? Well, perhaps not so much... Click to expand...

John, Not sure if that pics issue would or would not be an issue. A what I would call a bigger issue, was on a Catalina 34 down the dock from me. Deck mounted traveler, with built in fiberglass risers from the factory, a deck orginize to a clutch where the halyard had to go around touching/dragging etc on the fiberglass riser, causing the raising of that halyard to probably have twice the force one needed to normally raise a sail. There was no way one could raise said sail with any amount of hand doing, a winch was always needed! Then to make things worst, the winch was so far outward, you could not turn the winch 360* with out hitting the dodger! I can fix the above pic problem easy enough. the line going thru a part of the boat.......a little harder! Marty  

I was on a coupe of Bavaria's at the Vancouver Boat show and in the 32-38 foot range I really liked the looks and use of space. They seem to have good equipment but do some things I consider dangerous. The CNG or propane stove for example has the gas shut off right above the stove in a cabinet. They would also have a gas header inside the boat rather than in a drained locker.  

manhattan08 said: What is your opinion of Bavaria's? Click to expand...

if you're in the market for a boat, ask catalna owners for reasons not to buy a catalina. you'll start looking at catalinas all over again.  

Back to Bavaria... I've own a B38 since 2010. It's the 2004 production, commissioned in 2005. The 2004 model is actually a true 40ft (12.3 meters). The 2003 & 2006 are 38ft. I own the 2-cabin owner version, with deep keel, tall rig and larger engine option (Volvo 55 hp). This boat has impressed me. Quality of wood work, of rigging (Selden), winches (Harken), etc. everything is well build. You can watch Bavaria's production videos on YouTube to convince you. Hull is reinforced with Kevlar. It's has proven to be very seaworthy even in big seas. It's keel and rig allow this boat to sail fair at up to 30 deg to the wind, though 35-40 deg is much better. It has weaknesses. For one its heavy - though for blue water cruising this can be an advantage - and thus not very fast. I mostly sail in 20-25 kts winds at a speed of 8-9 kts. The rudder itself and bearings are weak for serious offshore. I had it rebuilt and reinforced. The keel issue is not a Bavaria issue but a real concern for all modern "budget" minded sailboats. Again, on my boat I had the keel attachment redone and beefed up. Every boat has issues, know your boat and tweak it for your type of sailing. Overall I am very please with this boat. My 1st mate and I are considering a world tour in a few years and question if we invest on this hull or get a bigger boat. A 50+ foot would be nice, but the big advantage of our B38 is that it is cheap to run.  

Otia said: ........ My 1st mate and I are considering a world tour in a few years and question if we invest on this hull or get a bigger boat. A 50+ foot would be nice, but the big advantage of our B38 is that it is cheap to run. Click to expand...

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> > Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on Cruisers Forums. 11-02-2018, 09:49   Boat: Dolphin 460, 14m to cross the Atlantic and rest in the . I ended up a new Dolphin 460 cat in 2007 and I am still living on her 9 to 10 months of the year. In my opinion, for me, I have the best Ocean going liveabord great sailing the I could afford. An equally priced could never have given me the sailing ability and comfort that a cat can deliver; in my opinion. Go rent a cat one week and then switch to a the next and then look for your new/used liveabord/cruising boat. Good luck and happy cruising. 11-02-2018, 10:41   Boat: Pogo 10,50 44, I can mostly remember the loud made by the aft bulkhead against the stairs when rolling at night, didn't get much sleep down under. Newer ones smell like glue. Pretty typical production boat otherwise 11-02-2018, 10:54   Boat: Bavaria 40 40. It is very and handles a rough gale fairly well as seen in this video: 11-02-2018, 11:03   Boat: Bavaria Vision 44 based, also a pilot, also retired to the cruising life (sort of). I guess I'm just a few years ahead of you! We bought a new Vision 44 in 2007, delivered & commissioned in (first Vision series in , I believe). Since then we've sailed over 30,000 miles to SE , , and the . Presently back in NZ on our third visit. As mentioned by others, there's a fair bit of needs to go into any boat to make her ready for protracted cruising. Not just factory production like Bavaria and . And we've certainly discovered and addressed weaknesses in our boat during our 10 yrs & 30,000 nm - none of them major, though. That said, we're very happy with our Vision. She's a lot of boat for her size (the is more like a 50-footer), she's fast (6 days NZ-Tonga and 6 days Fiji-NZ last year) and she didn't break the bank. Not sure I'd want to tot up all the $$$ spent since new, though, on things like equipping to Cat 1, , gen-set, , , , , , , aircon (which we seldom use), etc, etc. Bear all that in mind when you're costing the . I would probably recommend the Vision series rather than the Cruiser, as they have beefier rig, etc. If ex-charter, you'd want a proper done. Why don't you PM me and I can add details where necessary. Best of luck - you won't regret it! 11-02-2018, 11:21   Boat: Moana 33 on the market, however, dropping half a million on a boat just isn't within our reach yet. ... 11-02-2018, 11:46   to . Very nice roomy and comfortable in the more sheltered areas. Pushing her hard to Windward in boisterous conditions is like any boat hard going. There was obviously a lot of twisting going on as looking at the span of heaving up and down around 2 inches as she coped was interesting. She could slam really hard into waves and come off them with a big thump. In and made it all easy going for handing one man watches in fact we were rarely on together except for changing watches. A great boat downwind as all boats are. Very short on tankage but that's not hard to fix. The is the same as all the others so it comes down to the . After we docked I went over the , especially the span of around 3m of unsupported deck and found no stress marks (spider cracks) at all. She was well balanced, buoyant and well ballasted and her behaviour was predictable so that mix is good. I think it could be all about how much one wants to pay for their particular compromise. Newer is better of course. Cheers 11-02-2018, 14:22   Boat: Sun Odyssey 32 & Bavaria 38 next year . We have found her very , although have only sailed around the western , , and Sardinia. We have has a few slogs through the Bonifacio straights, in force 6 - 8 with quite big sea, quite a bit of slamming! Although we had an issue, with loss of , we think due to under quite a bit, the boat always felt solid and safe. Inside there is lots of space, with solid everywhere, rather than later vaneer. Sailing performance is very good, including main, compared to slab reef and stack pack on our SO32, which also feels to be much lighter build. Dont know about the newer Bavarias, but there are plenty around! Back to Sardinia in May 11-02-2018, 14:34   Boat: Bavaria 38 Cruiser, 12meters, 2004 technician for Bavarias in his home country. Their enthusiasm and confidence in Bavarias after travelling half way helped give us the confidence to buy one. We had always admired various Bavarias that we'd seen. Nice lines, I really like that there are very few hard corners on the boat. May seem a small thing but when you take that inevitable uncontrollable lurch and the boat brings you up short, corners take on a whole new meaning. Our boat doesn't look much different to when we first bought it, though I realize other commitments mean it has had relatively light use lately. Heavy use would of course change that. I find it delightful to sail and handle, but then my sample size is restricted to four yachts! Have chartered a , owned an H28, chartered a Neolex 25 and the Bav. Speaking with others who have sailed on ocean passages with them, they definitely flex, and can be noisy below deck as the video seen above amply demonstrates, though I think his sail trimming was contributing to the rather a lot. Having rather flat sections, the boat will pound coming off waves and so a comfortable angle to the wave set needs to be found upwind. We've been in some steep and largish seas with her and found it comfortable and dry, except on one trip out to Great Barrier Island when raining heavily and quite a mixed up seaway, on that occasion all the leaked and in hindsight it was probably only the flexing and the course I had set. We have had no issues with them since. As others have said they are a lighter boat, designed primarily for the market, but having said that with some upgrading they do get used commonly for ocean passages. No doubt as the marque has evolved, some models prove better than others for ocean use. Just read on Bavaria forum how a couple of Bavaria's rounded the notorious Cape Horn. Admittedly practically anything can do this given benign conditions, but it still takes a deal of confidence in your boat to even consider it as conditions change so rapidly there. When we bought ours the stressed that we "sail it upright", in other words angle of heel is the determining factor for the amount of sail we carry and the course in relation to the conditions gives the best results. is definitely great when contemplating the lighter found vessells. Though we all get caught in heavy sooner or later, so long as it is the exception rather than the , I think these boats have proven themselves. We took a guy out on our boat who had made Pacific crossings with the traditional , heavy as, plodder sort of yacht which shall remain unnamed and he imagined with a Bavaria as akin to riding a surfboard, It was a bit galling when I remembered his own boat had no or and they used a 3hr watch system and were shorthanded. When we were out in the bay menacing grey clouds built up and he insisted we drop all , to appease him we motored but it was obvious he thought the boat would fall over with the slightest breeze. Truth be told he'd never sailed in this sort of boat. 11-02-2018, 14:44   Boat: Jeanneau 371 a Moody to see if a yacht would suit our needs. It did, easy to drive and park even in a tight marina thanks to the fin and blade . Sailed very well even in light winds and was very well mannered yacht. We nearly bought it but the cost was just beyond our . To be honest I don't think you will go far wrong with any of the European yachts. Pete 11-02-2018, 17:27   Boat: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 52.2 in a 39ft, others that are couples cruising the of Aus. When we were looking to buy, we noticed the European production boats build before the GFC tended, in general, to have a slightly better build quality than the newer boats. 11-02-2018, 17:53   Boat: Van Dam Nordia 49' has been a horror. The first problem was leaking into the from the built in fresh water . Next came leaking into the from the built in . the tanks are sealed under the floor with no way to access them other than cutting a into the floor and to do that you would need to have detailed plans of the boat or risk doing even more damage. the sales company in where it was purchased has been of no help and Bavaria has been dragging their feet in getting anyone out to see the boat. Its stranded in the Canary Islands as he was on his way to the when the problem developed. Now he can't go back or forward and need to be done in the island. He's furious and I can't blame him for that. If you find something cool and and your not going to need factory support then maybe it will be ok. As for me I have sworn off boats there are just too many great older well made and boats out there looking for homes to bother with them. Good luck in your search and keep safe. Ben 11-02-2018, 18:39   Boat: Bavaria 38 Cruiser, 12meters, 2004 but in Sloviinia. Built to a price, with good deck rig ETC. but lacked attention to the finish that the French production yachts have. Big boats built to a price. 11-02-2018, 20:23   Sun Odyssey 54DS, however, I think that's probably too much boat for the two of us. Unfortunately, this isn't an early for us, just a mid-career break, so we'd have to also be able to onsell the boat either in or Hong Kong when we are forced back to . 11-02-2018, 23:24   11-02-2018, 23:30   in a 39ft, others that are couples cruising the of Aus. 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This boat aims to do three things: create the absolute maximum amount of space on deck and below from the available waterline length; be enjoyable and engaging to sail, if not a race boat; and give a potential buyer the maximum bang for their buck. In practice, the design has added significant volume in both the bow and the stern, introduced a deeper, rounder forefoot to reduce slamming, and has deepened the single rudder, which, coupled with the bow thruster, should give plenty of control in harbour and underway. A first look at the boat reveals a few significant details. Firstly, her waterline takes up almost her entire length, with virtually no overhangs at the ends. Then there are the chines. This is only the second Bavaria to have hull chines, and they are used to take the significant beam, which is carried all the way aft, down to the water, creating more volume in the aft cabins, as well as providing power to the hull form. 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This boat reminds you of why a single rudder makes sense, and is deep enough that she has plenty of grip even when heeled, which is the main reason wide-sterned boats have twin rudders. The benefits when handling in harbour are huge, given that manoeuvring and mooring is the most stressful part of any cruise for most owners. Granted, the mainsheet purchase needs a bit of improvement, but if I were buying this boat, I’d go for the more easily handled furling main and self-tacking jib, with the Code Zero for the extra sail area to keep the boat moving off the wind. This would seem to fit with the ethos of simple and fun sailing that this boat ascribes to. WOULD SHE SUIT YOU AND YOUR CREW? I’d imagine this boat will prove popular with sailing schools and charter companies, but if you’re after maximum boat for your buck for family coastal cruising, this is definitely worth a look too. The idea of having three king-sized beds on what is really a 36-foot hull is staggering. 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This FREE Bavaria Yacht web site and forum have been created for anyone with an interest in Bavaria Sailing Yachts: owners, sailors, charter clients etc. Registration for the FREE Bavaria Yacht Forum is simple, just click the Bavaria Yacht Forum link at the top of this page, and fill in the form. Cruisers & Sailing Forums Cruisers Forum is an online forum community of cruisers from around the world! Portal; Forums. Visit our Popular Forums. The Fleet; Monohull Sailboats; Multihull Sailboats ... Finally my own boat: it is a Bavaria 41 Cruiser. Franck Bavaria. 05-08-2024 09:46 by Franck Bavaria. 10: 1,538: Monohull Sailboats : Bavaria 36 autpilot install photos ... Opinions on Bavaria Yachts the Bavaria saga. I am one of those Bavaria owners, bought new in 2001 and agree with just about everything that John (swagman) wrote. One thing to look at are the changes in the Bavarias over the years. Most feel that BAV quality over the years is on the decline as prices dictate ever more what rolls out the front door. Bavaria This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Motor Boats Bavaria Yacht Info » Member Forums » Motor Boats; Anything specific to Bavaria motoryachts . Pages: [1] Go Down Subject / Started by Replies / Views Last post ; Vision 46 Hull profile drawing. Started by mlm.sail. 0 Replies 1381 Views August 15 2024, 11:31 by mlm.sail: Opinions on Bavaria Yachts Join Date: Apr 2015. Location: Newhaven, UK. Boat: Bavaria 36'. Posts: 359. Re: Opinions on Bavaria Yachts. The Bavaria 36 in the UK was used extensively as a charter boat and school boat, I've owned one for 12 years (never raced except gently by me!) I have found it roomy, comfortable and easy to sail. Forums Archive for discussions on all matters relating to Bavaria Yachts and the BOA. 660; 840; 1 week, 2 days ago. RichardB. Technical Help. For questions and sharing hints and tips relating to Bavaria Yachts. 258; 509; ... This area of the forum is for all members with boats based in the Mediterranean. This is the place to share with other members where you ... Bavaria Yachts Owners Forum Bavaria Yachts Owners Forum. A Place for Bavaria Owners and Aficionados. Skip to content. Quick links. FAQ; Logout; Register; Home. ... This board has no forums. Who is online. In total there are 56 users online :: 1 registered, 0 hidden and 55 guests (based on users active over the past 5 minutes) Most users ever online was 497 on Sun Apr 28 ... Polls & Yacht Opinions Bavaria Yacht Info » Member Forums » Polls & Yacht Opinions; Use this forum to create polls, or to seek opinions on Bavaria yachts. Pages: [1] 2 Go Down Subject / Started by Replies / Views Last post ; Bavaria 47 Cruiser, 2001, circumnavigation. Started by UP. 7 Replies General This forum has 660 topics, 179 replies, and was last updated 3 months, ... Show us your boat! Started by: bobclements. 7; 10; 2 years, 9 months ago. davefortey. ... run by the members for the members, for the benefit of Bavaria owners worldwide. The BOA is an RYA Affiliated Association. Heading. Rallies & Events. Help & Advice. Bavaria Yachts For Bavaria Yachts owners, crew and charterers. Feel free to post photos or videos of your adventures in your Bavaria. To join please do answer the simple 3 questions. Feel free to post technical questions and ask anything or post tricky things you have solved or resolved. Search in the "search this group" will find many helpful tips and some ... Bavaria Yachts....yay or nay? I sailed on a 2006 Bavaria 46 for two months in 2016, eventually crossing the Atlantic to the Caribbean. This was an ex charter but well maintained. We a had a couple storms with 50kt winds and I felt very safe. The boat did tend to shudder when getting above 7kts. Bavaria Yachts Boat Review Forum. SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, ... Bavaria Yachts. There seems to be a theme in the posts that might suggest these boats are a notch above Beneteau, Hunter, Jeanneau, Catalina, etc. but this impression seems ... What is your opinion of Bavaria's? The 2003 & 2006 are 38ft. I own the 2-cabin owner version, with deep keel, tall rig and larger engine option (Volvo 55 hp). This boat has impressed me. Quality of wood work, of rigging (Selden), winches (Harken), etc. everything is well build. You can watch Bavaria's production videos on YouTube to convince you. Bavaria Yacht Help! Normal Topic Hot Topic (More than 10 replies) Very Hot Topic (More than 20 replies) Locked Topic Sticky Topic Poll Bavaria Yachts Owners Forum Bavaria Yachts Owners Forum. A Place for Bavaria Owners and Aficionados. Skip to content. Quick links. FAQ; Logout; Register; Home. ... This board has no forums. Who is online. In total there are 12 users online :: 1 registered, 0 hidden and 11 guests (based on users active over the past 5 minutes) Most users ever online was 497 on Sun Apr 28 ... Opinions on Bavaria Yachts I would not expect a newer boat to have so many issues paticularly issues that cannot be solved. Bavaria has always sent me back to the dealer and the dealer has been somewhat helpful. I am slowly working to solve the problems at great expense (fuel guage $250.00) and I wait months for the parts . 16-09-2012, 05:06. Bavaria Yacht Help! Member Forums ». Bavaria Yacht Help! ⛵ Ask here for help regarding Bavaria sailing yachts and any factory fitted equipment. Pages: [1] 2 3 ... 119 Go Down. Bavaria Yachts....yay or nay? Built to a price, with good deck gear rig ETC. but lacked attention to the finish that the French production yachts have. Big boats built to a price. BAVARIA YACHTS - 100% MADE IN GERMANY "BAVARIA YACHTS has been known since its founding as an innovation leader in serial yacht manufacturing. The most boat for your money? Bavaria C38 yacht test Bavaria Yachts, the company, gained new owners in 2018, and they've been quick to make a fresh start, starting with a plan to update the entire range. Having moved from design house J&J to Cossutti Design, the C38 is the latest, smallest boat in the new lineup. The strongly chined hull shape makes a bold statement about that new direction. catamaran motorboat powerboat riverboat sailboat trimaran yacht