2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 vs Bavaria Cruiser 37 — Comparison
2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411
Bavaria Cruiser 37
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 | Bavaria Cruiser 37 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Bavaria |
| Year | 2000–2005 | 2014–2020 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Groupe Finot | Farr Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.22 m (40.1 ft) | 11.30 m (37.1 ft) |
| LWL | 10.52 m (34.5 ft) | 9.90 m (32.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.90 m (12.8 ft) | 3.67 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,200 kg (18,078 lbs) | 6,900 kg (15,212 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,800 kg (6,173 lbs) | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 69.0 m² (743 ft²) | 60.0 m² (646 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 130 L (34.3 gal) | 140 L (37.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 230 L (60.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 and Bavaria Cruiser 37 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 is a 2000s design by Beneteau from France, while the Bavaria Cruiser 37 is a modern offering from Bavaria from Germany. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 was penned by Groupe Finot. The Bavaria Cruiser 37 was designed by Farr Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 measures 12.22m (40.1ft) overall with a beam of 3.90m, compared to the Bavaria Cruiser 37 at 11.30m (37.1ft) with a 3.67m beam. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 is 0.92m longer than the Bavaria Cruiser 37. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 displaces approximately 19% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.24 and 69.0 m² of sail area. The Bavaria Cruiser 37, with an SA/D of 16.82 and 60.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The Bavaria Cruiser 37 has a comfort ratio of 17.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 34.2% for the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 and 30.4% for the Bavaria Cruiser 37, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 250L of water capacity and 130L of fuel. The Bavaria Cruiser 37 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 230L water and 140L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Bavaria Cruiser 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 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.