Bavaria 44 vs 1987 C&C 44 — Comparison
Bavaria 44
1987 C&C 44
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria 44 | 1987 C&C 44 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | C&C Yachts |
| Year | 2002–2007 | 1987–1993 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Canada |
| Designer | J&J Design | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.55 m (44.5 ft) | 13.41 m (44.0 ft) |
| LWL | 11.82 m (38.8 ft) | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.18 m (13.7 ft) | 3.96 m (13.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,200 kg (22,487 lbs) | 10,433 kg (23,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 86.0 m² (926 ft²) | 80.0 m² (861 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 45 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria 44 and 1987 C&C 44 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria 44 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 1987 C&C 44 is a 1980s offering from C&C Yachts from Canada. The Bavaria 44 was penned by J&J Design. The 1987 C&C 44 was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian.
In terms of size, the Bavaria 44 measures 13.55m (44.5ft) overall with a beam of 4.18m, compared to the 1987 C&C 44 at 13.41m (44.0ft) with a 3.96m beam. The Bavaria 44 is 0.14m longer than the 1987 C&C 44. The 1987 C&C 44 displaces approximately 2% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria 44 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.57 and 86.0 m² of sail area. The 1987 C&C 44, with an SA/D of 17.02 and 80.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Bavaria 44 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria 44 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.3) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 1987 C&C 44 has a comfort ratio of 18.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Bavaria 44 and 41.3% for the 1987 C&C 44, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria 44 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 400L of water capacity and 230L of fuel. The 1987 C&C 44 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 300L water and 170L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1987 C&C 44 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 44 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 44 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.