Bavaria 42 vs 1976 C&C 33 — Comparison
Bavaria 42
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria 42 | 1976 C&C 33 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | C&C Yachts |
| Year | 2003–2008 | 1976–1982 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Canada |
| Designer | J&J Design | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.99 m (42.6 ft) | 10.06 m (33.0 ft) |
| LWL | 11.29 m (37.0 ft) | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.06 m (13.3 ft) | 3.35 m (11.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 1.52 m (5.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,300 kg (20,503 lbs) | 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,900 kg (6,393 lbs) | 2,041 kg (4,500 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 79.0 m² (850 ft²) | 42.0 m² (452 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 95 L (25.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria 42 and 1976 C&C 33 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria 42 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 1976 C&C 33 is a 1970s offering from C&C Yachts from Canada. The Bavaria 42 was penned by J&J Design. The 1976 C&C 33 was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian.
In terms of size, the Bavaria 42 measures 12.99m (42.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.06m, compared to the 1976 C&C 33 at 10.06m (33.0ft) with a 3.35m beam. The Bavaria 42 is 2.93m longer than the 1976 C&C 33. The Bavaria 42 displaces approximately 105% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria 42 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.15 and 79.0 m² of sail area. The 1976 C&C 33, with an SA/D of 15.57 and 42.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Bavaria 42 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria 42 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 1976 C&C 33 has a comfort ratio of 18.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.81. The ballast ratios are 31.2% for the Bavaria 42 and 45.0% for the 1976 C&C 33, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria 42 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 350L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The 1976 C&C 33 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 95L water and 57L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1976 C&C 33 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 42 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 42 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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