Bavaria 37 vs Hanse 415 — Comparison
Bavaria 37
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria 37 | Hanse 415 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Hanse |
| Year | 2000–2006 | 2011–2017 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Designer | J&J Design | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.38 m (37.3 ft) | 12.40 m (40.7 ft) |
| LWL | 9.86 m (32.3 ft) | 10.90 m (35.8 ft) |
| Beam | 3.61 m (11.8 ft) | 3.96 m (13.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,900 kg (15,212 lbs) | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) | 2,650 kg (5,842 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) | 73.0 m² (786 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 27 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 130 L (34.3 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 310 L (81.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria 37 and Hanse 415 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria 37 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Hanse 415 is a modern offering from Hanse from Germany. The Bavaria 37 was penned by J&J Design. The Hanse 415 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 415 at 12.40m (40.7ft) with a 3.96m beam. The Hanse 415 is 1.02m longer than the Bavaria 37. The Hanse 415 displaces approximately 23% 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 415, with an SA/D of 17.81 and 73.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Hanse 415 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 415 has a comfort ratio of 16.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 31.9% for the Bavaria 37 and 31.2% for the Hanse 415, 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 415 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 310L water and 170L 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 Hanse 415 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Hanse 415 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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