Bavaria Yachts History & Heritage

Bavaria Yachts embarked on an unconventional journey in 1978 when Winfried Herrman, a passionate boating enthusiast and owner of a uPVC window factory, partnered with yacht charter broker Josef Meltl. Together, they transformed the window factory into a series production shipyard, initially focusing on small sailing yachts.

Their vision was to streamline the boatbuilding process, introducing comprehensive industrialization to maximize efficiency. This innovative approach allowed Bavaria to offer yachts at significantly lower prices than competitors while maintaining profitability.

In a short span, Bavaria emerged as a major industry player, revolutionizing the marine sector by modernizing production methods and prompting other shipyards to follow suit. Over the years, the company experienced remarkable growth, diversifying into powerboats in 2001, which now constitute over half of its production.

In a strategic move, the founders sold Bavaria to Bain Capital in 2007, just before the onset of the financial crisis. Subsequent ownership by private equity investors Anchorage Advisors and Oaktree Capital Management proved successful until the next economic downturn. In 2018, Bavaria was acquired out of insolvency by Capital Management Partners, signaling a new chapter for the brand.

Under new ownership, Bavaria Yachts relaunched with a fresh lineup of boat and yacht designs, retaining much of its workforce and reaffirming its commitment to excellence in the industry.




Bavaria Yachts At A Glance

A brief summary of statistics, facts, and figures for Princess Yachts.

Shipyard History

  • Shipyard Founder Winifried Herrman and Josef Meltl
  • Year Founded 1978
  • Headquarters Town Giebelstadt
  • Headquarters Country Germany

Workforce & Output

  • Permanent Workforce 800
  • Total Workforce 800
  • Data for Workforce Year 2019

Model Timeline

Research all the in production and discontinued Bavaria Yacht models and immerse yourself in their history. Learn about each models features, generations, redesigns, notable features, specification, layouts, photo galleries and video from each individual model year*.

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Current Bavaria Model Range

Learn about each in production yacht models features, generations, redesigns, notable features, specification, layouts, photo galleries and video from each individual model year*.

SR-Line Range  

SR33

37' 5"ft

Production: 2023 - to date

Generations: 1

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SR-Line Range  

SR36

38' 4"ft

Production: 2022 - to date

Generations: 1

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Vida Line Range  

Vida 33 Open

36' 7"ft

Production: 2021 - to date

Generations: 1

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Vida Line Range  

Vida 33 HT

36' 2"ft

Production: 2021 - to date

Generations: 1

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SR-Line Range  

SR41 HT

43' 4"ft

Production: 2019 - to date

Generations: 1

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R-Line Range  

R40 Coupé

41' 6"ft

Production: 2017 - to date

Generations: 1

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R-Line Range  

R40 Fly

41' 6"ft

Production: 2016 - to date

Generations: 1

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S-Line Range  

S30 Open

30' 6"ft

Production: 2016 - to date

Generations: 1

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S-Line Range  

S45 Open

49' 2"ft

Production: 2015 - to date

Generations: 1

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S-Line Range  

S45 HT

49' 2"ft

Production: 2015 - to date

Generations: 1

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S-Line Range  

S45 Coupé

49' 2"ft

Production: 2015 - to date

Generations: 1

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S-Line Range  

S33 HT

35' 11"ft

Production: 2015 - to date

Generations: 1

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Virtess Line Range  

Virtess 420 Coupé

44' 7"ft

Production: 2014 - to date

Generations: 1

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Virtess Line Range  

Virtess 420 Fly

44' 7"ft

Production: 2012 - to date

Generations: 1

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S-Line Range  

S29 Open

30' 5"ft

Production: 2012 - to date

Generations: 1

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Discontinued Bavaria Models

S-Line Range  

S33 Open

35' 11"ft

Production: 2015 - 2024

Generations: 1

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R-Line Range  

R55

58'ft

Production: 2017 - 2023

Generations: 1

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S-Line Range  

S36 Coupe

38' 3"ft

Production: 2014 - 2023

Generations: 1

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S-Line Range  

S36 Open

38' 3"ft

Production: 2014 - 2023

Generations: 1

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S-Line Range  

S36 HT

38' 3"ft

Production: 2014 - 2023

Generations: 1

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S-Line Range  

S40 Coupe

43' 7"ft

Production: 2014 - 2022

Generations: 1

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S-Line Range  

S40 HT

43' 7"ft

Production: 2014 - 2022

Generations: 1

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S-Line Range  

S40 Open

43' 7"ft

Production: 2014 - 2022

Generations: 1

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E-Line Range  

E40 Sedan

42' 5"ft

Production: 2016 - 2018

Generations: 1

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E-Line Range  

E40 Fly

40' 4"ft

Production: 2016 - 2018

Generations: 1

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E-Line Range  

E34 Sedan

33' 9"ft

Production: 2017 - 2018

Generations: 1

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E-Line Range  

E34 Fly

33' 9"ft

Production: 2017 - 2018

Generations: 1

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Sport Line Range  

Sport 32 (Gen 2)

33'ft

Production: 2015 - 2018

Generations: 1

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Sport Line Range  

Sport 38

38' 9"ft

Production: 2006 - 2011

Generations: 1

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Sport Line Range  

Sport 37

39' 3"ft

Production: 2004 - 2010

Generations: 1

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Sport Line Range  

Sport 37 HT

39' 3"ft

Production: 2004 - 2010

Generations: 1

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