2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser vs 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 — Comparison
2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser | 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Beneteau |
| Year | 2000–2005 | 2012–2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | J&J Design | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) | 12.43 m (40.8 ft) |
| LWL | 8.20 m (26.9 ft) | 10.89 m (35.7 ft) |
| Beam | 3.17 m (10.4 ft) | 3.99 m (13.1 ft) |
| Draft | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 44.0 m² (474 ft²) | 74.0 m² (797 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L (14.5 gal) | 140 L (37.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser and 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser was penned by J&J Design. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser measures 9.45m (31.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.17m, compared to the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 at 12.43m (40.8ft) with a 3.99m beam. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 is 2.98m longer than the 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 displaces approximately 102% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.18 and 44.0 m² of sail area. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41, with an SA/D of 18.05 and 74.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.79). The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 has a comfort ratio of 16.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 35.7% for the 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser and 30.6% for the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 100L of water capacity and 55L of fuel. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 250L water and 140L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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