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Announcing the new Farr/BMW Designworks Bavaria 55

by Jamie Millar on 16 Dec 2008
New Bavaria 55 - Farr Yacht Design / BMW Designworks USA Bavaria Yachts

Announcing the new Farr/BMW Designworks Bavaria 55.

From one of yachting’s most electrifying collaborations comes the newest offering from Bavaria Yachts – the Bavaria Cruiser 55. This latest yacht has been created by combining the expertise of three distinctive specialists:

• Bavaria Yachts: German engineering, cutting edge manufacturing technology, maximum efficiency in production and the highest quality of construction - http://northsouthyachting.com.au/index.php?page=bavariayachts
• Farr Yacht Design: Acknowledged as the top yacht design team in the world with an unquestioned history of absolute success and a superlative performance pedigree - http://www.farrdesign.com/profile.html
• BMW Group Designworks USA: The peak of design creativity, diversity and quality, this internationally acclaimed firm stands out as a leader in design strategy and development - http://www.designworksusa.com/site.html

Designed for balanced and assured cruising, the Bavaria 55 will feature a versatile interior with a choice of three, four or five cabins and an exterior styled with modern aesthetics and functional quality.

Individual features will include: dinghy garage aft large enough for a three metre dinghy with engine and accessible from the cockpit; convertible cabin configurations; twin rudders enhancing both performance and safety; cockpit seating and boarding gangway concept; five metre unobstructed deck forward of the mast with flush deck hatches affording ample space for sunbathing and relaxation; large sail storage locker on the foredeck; sport and comfort rig and sail plan options.

The new 55 represents Bavaria’s ambition to continue their dominance of production yachting through unique collaboration with the best designers in the business.

For more information on the new Bavaria 55, please contact Jamie Millar at Bavaria Yachts Australia:
t: 02 9998 9600 / e: jamie(at)bavariayachts.com.au

Preliminary data:

LOA - 16.6m
LOH - 16.2m
Beam - 4.75m
Sail area (sport) - 150 sqm
Sail area (comfort) - 139 sqm
Draught - 1.90m / 2.35m
Weight (empty) - 15t
Fuel - 380L
Water - 800L
Engine - Volvo Penta D3 110; 81kW
Cabins - 3/4/5
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