Corus, The Bavaria 50 Cruiser (2007) is a remarkable boat, capable of a good turn of speed in light airs (7.5 knots in 14 knots beam reach when tested), but built for serious cruising in mind. In spite of her cruising keel (6’11” only), she points close to the wind and responds effortlessly to the helm. Her well balanced rig minimizes weather helm and her generous reserve buoyancy forward contributes once again to her sea-kindliness. The Bavaria 50 Cruiser is nevertheless a powerful boat, which standard versions saw them sometimes difficult to handle without electric winches. ‘Corus’ is fitted with top of the range Lewmar electric ST winches.