Bavaria 37 vs 1990 Westerly Oceanquest — Comparison
Bavaria 37
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria 37 | 1990 Westerly Oceanquest |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Westerly |
| Year | 2000–2006 | 1990–1996 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | UK |
| Designer | J&J Design | Ed Dubois |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.38 m (37.3 ft) | 10.67 m (35.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.86 m (32.3 ft) | 8.84 m (29.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.61 m (11.8 ft) | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 1.07 m (3.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,900 kg (15,212 lbs) | 5,897 kg (13,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) | 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) | 46.0 m² (495 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Bilge |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 27 HP | 23 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 130 L (34.3 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria 37 and 1990 Westerly Oceanquest represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria 37 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest is a 1990s offering from Westerly from UK. The Bavaria 37 was penned by J&J Design. The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest was designed by Ed Dubois.
In terms of size, the Bavaria 37 measures 11.38m (37.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.61m, compared to the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest at 10.67m (35.0ft) with a 3.40m beam. The Bavaria 37 is 0.71m longer than the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest. The Bavaria 37 displaces approximately 17% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria 37 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.10 and 61.0 m² of sail area. The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest, with an SA/D of 14.32 and 46.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The Bavaria 37 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria 37 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.0) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest has a comfort ratio of 20.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 31.9% for the Bavaria 37 and 38.5% for the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria 37 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 230L of water capacity and 130L of fuel. The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 200L water and 100L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest 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 Bavaria 37 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest 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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