With the new BAVARIA C46, BAVARIA YACHTS presents the next generation of the C-LINE at the 2023 Yachting Festival in Cannes.

The BAVARIA C46 sets new standards in the combination of clever interior design, outstanding sailing qualities and innovative solutions.
The nomination by the international jury of the European Yacht of the Year Award for the 2024 European Yacht of the Year is a further confirmation of this completely new development.

Celebrate the world premiere of the BAVARIA C46 with us in Cannes from September 12th, at the Southampton Boat Show from September 15th, or at the Salone Nautico in Genoa from September 21st.

The essence of modern cruising.

With the new BAVARIA C46, BAVARIA YACHTS once again sets high standards in yacht building. The exceptionally good sailing characteristics already known from the entire C-LINE have been further optimized with a new rig-sail concept for the BAVARIA C46 for the pure joy of sailing. Single-handed or with crew, also in terms of deck layout, BAVARIA YACHTS has designed the BAVARIA C46 for easy handling. Below deck, the BAVARIA C46 surprises with numerous clever layout options.

For the pure joy of sailing

The BAVARIA C46 is full of clever details for maximum sailing pleasure and comfort on board. The exceptionally good sailing characteristics already known from the BAVARIA C-LINE have been further optimized with the new rig-sail concept on the BAVARIA C46 for the pure joy of sailing.

Welcome on board – Simply feel at home

In addition to modern design and high quality fittings, the clear goal in the development of the BAVARIA C46 was to guarantee owners and crew maximum privacy in the cabins for a relaxing time on board and to offer the greatest possible individualisation through a wide range of layout options.

Stars and premieres at the Cannes Yachting Festival

While the BAVARIA C46 celebrates her world premiere among the sailing yachts in Port Canto, the new BAVARIA SR33 makes her French debut among the motor yachts in Vieux Port at the Cannes Yachting Festival from September 12th to 17th. But these are not the only stars in their fleet that BAVARIA YACHTS will be presenting on the red carpet in Cannes. In Vieux Port, alongside the award-winning BAVARIA SR36, you will find the elegant BAVARIA R40 FLY and the sporty BAVARIY VIDA 33. In Port Canto, among the sailing yachts, visitors can expect the BAVARIA C50, C42 and C38 right next to the BAVARIA C46. You can schedule your personal viewing appointment here.

The latest premiere of the successful SR-LINE

With the BAVARIA SR33, BAVARIA YACHTS introduce another model of their successful SR-LINE for the 2023 season, following the SR41 and the SR36. As with all motor yachts of the BAVARIA SR-LINE, the focus during development was on creating space for life on deck. Below deck, the BAVARIA SR33 impresses with a well-thought-out room layout, providing generous space for four people.

Simply enjoying the sun and time with family & friends

Spending time as a couple or with friends is the main focus in the cockpit. Breakfast, dinner, or a small snack are quickly prepared at the large wet bar including a cooking plate, fridge and sink, and can be served directly at the large cockpit table. Flexible thanks to the fold‐down backrest of the sunbed at the stern, there is space for up to six people.

A well-thought-out room layout providing generous space

Below deck, the BAVARIA SR33’s concept offers plenty of light, plenty of space, four sleeping berths, a cabin and a large salon. The salon and the large bed in the bow merge to become a generous, loft‐like room. During the day, the BAVARIA SR33’s open room design with large hull windows and skylight provides light and a pleasant sense of space, no matter the weather. And if all guests would like to stay overnight, the salon table can be lowered to provide a further sleeping berth, so nothing gets in the way of cosy hours below deck, even for six people.

Nautitech 44 Open, elected “EUROPEAN YACHT OF THE YEAR” 2023 in the Multihull category.

The jury decided to merge the “Cruising Multihulls” and “Performance Multihulls” categories, so it is against 6 other models that the 44 OPEN stood out for her exceptional sailing performance and her unequaled level of finish.

The Nautitech Open 44 shows us why the desire for a catamaran is always stronger: it combines the comfort of two hulls with the performance of a modern boat. Whether you want to cross the Atlantic or set off on a cruise around the Mediterranean with multiple fairground anchorages, this 44′ is the boat for you.

Marina.ch (Switzerland)
Lori Schüpbach

I consider this 44 Open to be the perfect size for travelling, with good performance, a reduced draft and room for family and friends. The interior design is smart and welcoming, not as bulky as her competitors but certainly enough to prove very comfortable at anchor. Of all the multihulls on which I had the chance to sail in 2022, this is certainly the one that made the strongest impression on me.

Yachting World (United Kingdom)
Toby Hodges

The Nautitech made the difference thanks to its performance (despite its fins), the steering feel, and the good ideas implemented in its fittings.

Voiles et Voiliers (France)
Loic Madeline

The 44 Open elected in the SAIL Magazine Top 10 Best Boats for 2023!

Every year, SAIL magazine’s experienced boat reviewers spend days and weeks learning what’s new, talking with boatbuilders, examining the boats top to bottom dockside, and finally taking them sailing. This culminates at the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis, where their review team gets together and makes its final assessments on which boats earn top honors. Results were announced in SAIL January/February issue, and full reviews of the winning boats will be published throughout the year.

Thus, the 44 Open catamaran has been placed in the list of the 10 best boats of the year 2023.

It is the work of a whole team that is rewarded. The result of a dynamic collaboration between the different departments and our architects Chedal-Anglay Design and Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group.

To discover the complete list, here is the link to the article published on their website:

In October, Fountaine Pajot interviewed the Cruising World Jury on board the Tanna 47 at the Annapolis SailboatShow. At this moment, the jury was testing the Boat on Dock, and then during a sea trial… The winners of the well renowed and expected « Boat of The Year » Awards decerded by the Cruising World Magazine has just been unveiled! The brand-new Tanna 47 catamaran was running for the most pretigious recognition in the multihulls category. Fountaine Pajot is very proud to announce that the Tanna 47 brilliantly passed her exam…

‘’The trend toward cruising multihulls continues unabated, and perhaps has even come full circle. The popularity of boats with more than one hull, especially catamarans, is more evident with each passing year in charter fleets, on boat-show docks, and in far-flung anchorages the world over. The multihull genie is out of the bottle, and there’s no evidence it will ever return. That reality was once again underlined in the 2023 Boat of the Year trials, where the Cruising Multihull class, with five legitimate contenders, was certainly among the strongest categories’’.

The Cruising World Magazine highlights the dominance of the french Shipyards in this competition and particulrly the leading brand Fountaine Pajot, as mentionned in their Winner’s release: « It’s fitting that one of those pioneering firms topped the field for 2023: Well done, Fountaine Pajot!».

Why the sailing catamaran Tanna 47 is the « Best catamaran of the Year 2023» ?

It seems that both the dockside inspections and under sail, the Fountaine Pajot Tanna 47 rang a bell for our panelists… “I believe this is my favorite Fountaine Pajot model of all time,” judge Herb McCormick says. “The size and dimensions are ideal: It’s a big cat but not overwhelming. A big reason is the helm station, with dedicated pods for driving, and the sailhandling. And, holy cow, it really sailed well.”

Judge Mark Pillsbury also appreciates on the Tanna 47 catamaran:

~ The smart deck layout

~ The corresponding systems: “With plenty of solar panels, a watermaker and more-than-ample refrigeration space, the Tanna 47 was set up really well for cruising and living aboard.

~ The ease of handling: “On a beam reach in 13 knots of breeze, we scooted along at 7 to 8 knots, and I liked the setup of the helm, with the wheel being separated slightly from the winches. The boat was easy to sail solo, but there was room for the crew to jump in and help when they wanted to.”

A SUPER YACHT CATAMARAN THAT REDEFINES THE CODES OF LUXURY

Relaxation and High-end Features

Both the forward and aft cockpits enjoy large reception and relaxation areas, with double direct access to the saloon. The cabins, true suites and guest rooms, have been designed in the spirit of great yachts, with unostentatious luxury, and finished down to the finest detail, with leather upholstery and furniture featuring wood and leather trim. The bathrooms are reminiscent of a spa and include a Jacuzzi in the owner’s cabin.

The saloon, with its large sliding glass windows, has intuitive circulation. As on deck, it is organised around a lounge, a bar, a chart table area with a wonderful separate desk where leather upholstery and topstitching are again to be found. Cabin, dressing room, bathroom… everything you’d expect in the world of motor yachts.

Original deck ergonomics

While retaining the Fountaine Pajot signature, the new 80 is a genuine super yacht with new and original spaces that you won’t find on other models of this size.

Exclusive new features include:

• Two side cockpits with opening wings,
• A Beach Club that’s 100% overlooking the sea to make the most of the anchorages,
• Storage spaces have been designed for all the toys, including forward lockers for paddleboards or scuba gear, and at the stern, a specific storage area for a water scooter under the large central bench seat.

Elegance and FP DNA

In true Fountaine Pajot style, you’ll find the line of the coachroof and the large windows giving an exceptional view of the sea, thanks to the glazed areas descending lower than the deck edge. The flybridge offers a magnificent area with dedicated relaxation, reception and navigation areas. The twin helm stations have been re-centred, with a winch for sailing manoeuvres positioned away from the relaxation areas. A real work area is thus reserved and protected for the crew.

With the new BAVARIA C46, BAVARIA YACHTS announce an impressive addition to their C‐LINE sailing yachts for 2023. With the BAVARIA C38 and C42 already delighting their customers today, BAVARIA YACHTS is presenting the next evolution.

For the new BAVARIA C46, the C‐LINE concept has been further developed and re‐interpreted in all areas. For example, the characteristic features of the hull design with the typical BAVARIA V‐bow and chines, which not only give the BAVARIA C46 impressive sailing characteristics, but also create more light space and living comfort below deck in the saloon as well as the cabins. The BAVARIA C46 sets a new standard in its class and is a yacht that combines long‐standing BAVARIA strengths with new features, thus finding convincing solutions for many customers and requirements. BAVARIA YACHTS will present further details about the BAVARIA C46 early next year at boot 2023.

The BAVARIA C46 sets new standards in the combination of ample room, excellent sailing characteristics and innovative solutions. Like all C‐LINE models, the BAVARIA C46 was created in cooperation between the BAVARIA development team and Cossutti Yacht Design and offers a convincing combination for the most diverse requirements on board.

The BAVARIA C46 combines the typical generous BAVARIA space on board and the proven Made‐in‐Germany solidity with even more sailing performance and greater comfort on board. The distinctive chines at the stern and the BAVARIA V‐bow have already given the BAVARIA C38 and C42 exceptionally good and fast sailing characteristics.

Cossutti Yacht Design has again successfully applied this design philosophy to the 14.86 meters long and 4.70 meters wide hull of the BAVARIA C46. As a result, the BAVARIA C46 possesses agile steering, converts the wind even faster into boat speed and, at the same time, allows for maximally large cabins in the stern and foreship. Thus, space and sailing pleasure are a winning combination on the BAVARIA C46.

After the presentation of the C38 and C42, which was also named the 2021 European Yacht of the Year, our customers have very clearly signaled to us that they look forward to a quick continuation of the concept. Therefore, we have put all our energy into the further development of the concept and are now in a position to present our customers the BAVARIA C46 with its convincing solutions.

CEO of BAVARIA YACHTS
Marc Diening

Whether relaxed and safe sailing with a small crew, single‐handed sailing or cruising with a large crew with sporting ambitions – the BAVARIA C46 offers all the necessary options for pure sailing pleasure with six optional winch positions, well over 100 square meters of sail area on the wind and optional Gennaker and Code 0.

From the very spacious cockpit, the sun loungers on the foredeck or after a relaxing time on the large bathing platform, you can quickly get into the water. Heavy but useful water sports equipment is always stored within reach in the BAVARIA B-BOX, so that the hours at anchor or in water can be enjoyed in a relaxed way by the entire crew.

Decades of experience on coastal and long‐distance cruises have shaped further smart options on board. Customers can choose from various layouts ranging from 3 to 5 cabins, including a 4‐cabin layout with 4 in‐suite heads or a 3‐cabin layout with an additional separate room at the companionway. This can be used, for example, as a storage and tool room or as a directly accessible locker for wet oilskins. A full navigation station is always on board with the BAVARIA C46.

The requirements for a sailing yacht around 15 meters are much more versatile today and can no longer simply be divided into classic categories such as performance or family cruiser, charter or owner’s yacht. During the development of the BAVARIA C46, the focus was solely on what offers our customers real added value on board. And when looking for the right solution, detail by detail, we were able to disprove supposed necessary compromises in many places. With the BAVARIA C46, we have found the balance that customers expect from a sailing yacht of this size with many well‐thought‐out solutions.

CEO of BAVARIA YACHTS
Marc Diening

In the first half of 2023, the BAVARIA C46 will do her first test sails. Further details about the BAVARIA C46 will be presented at boot 2023 in Duesseldorf from January 21 to 29.

It was thrilling until the very last moment: 34 finalists were nominated for the 2022 Motor Boat Awards by the renowned British Motor Boat & Yachting magazine.

But the jury’s decision was clear: In the category of sportscruisers up to 45 feet, the BAVARIA SR41 is the Motor Boat of the Year 2022.
We are of course very proud!

Winning this important award for the yachting industry shows that we have taken the right path with the BAVARIA SR-LINE. Now we are preparing our new BAVARIA SR36 to impress even more customers and of course, we hope for further awards for the boats of our SR-LINE.

A big thank you goes out to the jury of Motor Boat & Yachting, our designer Marco Casali, the whole development team of BAVARIA YACHTS and the team of Clipper Marine, who made the decisive test of the SR41 by the Motor Boat & Yachting jury possible.

BAVARIA YACHTS is adding another model to its successful SR range. The BAVARIA SR36 will make its debut at the boot 2022 in January. An intelligent space concept and a sporty, elegant design, in combination with extremely safe handling characteristics make the BAVARIA SR36 unique and made for perfect days on the ocean with family and friends.

After the BAVARIA SR41, the BAVARIA SR36 will celebrate its world premiere in January at the boot 2022 in Dusseldorf. Together with the BAVARIA development team, the Italian designer Marco Casali drew up the sporty, elegant lines of the motor yacht, which is 11.68m long and 3.89m wide and boasts a bathing platform as standard. Particularly striking are the sweeping hull shape, large window areas in the superstructure and plenty of space on the bow and stern.

“The BAVARIA SR36 is the continuation of our new SR Line. The BAVARIA SR41’s great success confirmed to us that we understand our customers’ desires and are able to successfully implement them. With our new concepts, we can offer our customers a new attitude to life on board, as well as the advantages they have always expected from a BAVARIA product. With the BAVARIA SR36, we are taking another step in the development of the SR range, and customers will be impressed with the clever optimised solutions,” explains Marc Diening, CEO BAVARIA YACHTS.

The BAVARIA SR36 shows creativity in the design of the cockpit and superstructure, since life on modern motor yachts takes place primarily on deck and in the cockpit. Alongside the classic hardtop version, which can be optionally closed with a door, the BAVARIA SR36 is also available as an open version, with a low windscreen. The hardtop roof becomes a stable Bimini with a sunroof. Or simply BAVARIA Open Top, as BAVARIA YACHTS calls it. “The new Open Top version combines the comfort of a hard top with the sporty appeal and handling sensation of an open yacht,” explains Marco Casali of this unique new concept.
Plenty of space on board the BAVARIA SR36 is provided by an intelligent floor plan, including below deck. Two generous cabins and an equally spacious lounge offer plenty of comfort and privacy for all guests on board.

“When designing the BAVARIA SR36, we deliberately started with the famous piece of blank paper. However, during the process we had a clear idea of the advantages of a BAVARIA yacht and the important design elements of the SR range which we wanted to reinterpret for the BAVARIA SR36. The entirety of the interior was recreated precisely as a model in our development studio, allowing us to get a real feeling for the space, alongside the 3D computer models,” says Norbert Leifeld, the product manager responsible for the development of the BAVARIA SR36 at BAVARIA YACHTS.

The BAVARIA development team is in the end phase of their work on the first prototype. The BAVARIA SR36 will then be presented to an international audience at the boot 2022 in Dusseldorf.

The media meeting will also be broadcasted live, starting at 3:00 pm CET.

Everyone, who would like to watch the announcement presented by Marc Diening at the media meeting, can do so via the livestream: