Bavaria 42 vs 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 — Comparison
Bavaria 42
2013 Beneteau Figaro 3
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria 42 | 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Beneteau |
| Year | 2003–2008 | 2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | J&J Design | VPLP / Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.99 m (42.6 ft) | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) |
| LWL | 11.29 m (37.0 ft) | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.06 m (13.3 ft) | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,300 kg (20,503 lbs) | 3,450 kg (7,606 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,900 kg (6,393 lbs) | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 79.0 m² (850 ft²) | 65.0 m² (700 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 20 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 40 L (10.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 2 |
| Cabins | 3 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria 42 and 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria 42 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The Bavaria 42 was penned by J&J Design. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 was designed by VPLP / Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost.
In terms of size, the Bavaria 42 measures 12.99m (42.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.06m, compared to the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 at 10.10m (33.1ft) with a 3.40m beam. The Bavaria 42 is 2.89m longer than the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3. The Bavaria 42 displaces approximately 170% 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 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3, with an SA/D of 28.93 and 65.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 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 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 has a comfort ratio of 11.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.90. The ballast ratios are 31.2% for the Bavaria 42 and 43.5% for the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3, 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 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 offers 2 berths in 1 cabin with 40L water and 60L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Bavaria 42 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 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 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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