Shoal or Standard draft

[shaddickp]

I've been trying to find data on the Bavaria 37 (circa 2001) draft. It would seem that there are two versions 1 - The shoal draft at 1.6m (I've also seen 1.4m quoted) with a bulb keel and 2 - Normal draft 1.85m with just a straight fin keel.
Is this correct, basically if its' a Bavaria 37 and has a bulb keel then is it a shoal draft version?
Thanks
Paul

[nornie lees]

Hi Paul. My bavaria 37 2002 is 1.85m draft with the bulb keel, and she does draw 1.85m as measured on sealift2 Haslar. Rgds Ray

[dunx]

Hi

I have a 2001 shoal draft, again has a bulb keel, draws 1.45 I believe. Can send you a picture of the keel if you want.

[shaddickp]

Thanks yes that would be useful. I went to look at a 37 from 2001 the details specify a draft of 1.85, she's out of the water and it just struck me when I viewed her that it didn't look that much from water line to bottom of keel which is what got me wondering in the first place. I guess I need to see the original bill of sale, or manual (if either are available). But a photograph would be very useful.
Thanks

Paul