2005 Bavaria 35 Match

Step aboard and the first thing you notice is the businesslike cockpit: deep, secure coamings, well-placed primary winches, and a mainsheet system that lets you fine‑tune the leech without leaving the helm. The big wheel gives precise feel, yet there’s still room to move when tacking with a full crew. Below, the straight‑run galley and proper nav station make this more than a weekender; you can actually plan passages and cook underway. Light, durable interior finishes shrug off wet gear and kids’ traffic, while the aft cabins are surprisingly roomy for a performance hull. Wide side decks and solid deck hardware make foredeck work safe and efficient when setting or dousing sails.

This design shines in local conditions where breeze and chop can change quickly. The Match 35’s deep, efficient keel and balanced sail plan keep her tracking cleanly through short, confused seas, so you’re not fighting the helm every gust. She’s light enough to ghost along on summer zephyrs, yet stiff enough to stay on her feet when the afternoon wind fills in. The cockpit layout works equally well for shorthanded cruising or a full race crew, ideal for weeknight regattas followed by relaxed weekend cruising. With her moderate draft and reliable auxiliary, she’s well suited to exploring tight inlets, tidal passes, and tucked‑away anchorages throughout the region.