Bavaria 37 vs Hanse 320 — Comparison
Bavaria 37
Hanse 320
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria 37 | Hanse 320 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Hanse |
| Year | 2000–2006 | 2005–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Designer | J&J Design | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.38 m (37.3 ft) | 9.92 m (32.5 ft) |
| LWL | 9.86 m (32.3 ft) | 8.80 m (28.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.61 m (11.8 ft) | 3.28 m (10.8 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,900 kg (15,212 lbs) | 4,600 kg (10,141 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) | 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) | 46.0 m² (495 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 27 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 130 L (34.3 gal) | 90 L (23.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 6 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria 37 and Hanse 320 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria 37 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Hanse 320 is a 2000s offering from Hanse from Germany. The Bavaria 37 was penned by J&J Design. The Hanse 320 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Bavaria 37 measures 11.38m (37.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.61m, compared to the Hanse 320 at 9.92m (32.5ft) with a 3.28m beam. The Bavaria 37 is 1.46m longer than the Hanse 320. The Bavaria 37 displaces approximately 50% 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 Hanse 320, with an SA/D of 16.90 and 46.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. 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 Hanse 320 has a comfort ratio of 17.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 31.9% for the Bavaria 37 and 30.4% for the Hanse 320, 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 Hanse 320 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 150L water and 90L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Bavaria 37 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: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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