Bavaria 37 vs Bavaria C42 — Comparison
Bavaria 37
Bavaria C42
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria 37 | Bavaria C42 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Bavaria |
| Year | 2000–2006 | 2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Designer | J&J Design | cossutti yacht design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.38 m (37.3 ft) | 12.88 m (42.3 ft) |
| LWL | 9.86 m (32.3 ft) | 11.25 m (36.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.61 m (11.8 ft) | 4.09 m (13.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,900 kg (15,212 lbs) | 8,900 kg (19,621 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) | 2,750 kg (6,063 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) | 76.0 m² (818 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 27 HP | 45 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 130 L (34.3 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria 37 and Bavaria C42 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria 37 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Bavaria C42 is a modern offering from Bavaria from Germany. The Bavaria 37 was penned by J&J Design. The Bavaria C42 was designed by cossutti yacht design.
In terms of size, the Bavaria 37 measures 11.38m (37.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.61m, compared to the Bavaria C42 at 12.88m (42.3ft) with a 4.09m beam. The Bavaria C42 is 1.50m longer than the Bavaria 37. The Bavaria C42 displaces approximately 29% 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 Bavaria C42, with an SA/D of 17.98 and 76.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Bavaria C42 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 Bavaria C42 has a comfort ratio of 15.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 31.9% for the Bavaria 37 and 30.9% for the Bavaria C42, 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 Bavaria C42 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 340L water and 200L 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 C42 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Bavaria C42 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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