Bavaria 42 vs Bavaria Cruiser 37 — Comparison
Bavaria 42
Bavaria Cruiser 37
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria 42 | Bavaria Cruiser 37 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Bavaria |
| Year | 2003–2008 | 2014–2020 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Designer | J&J Design | Farr Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.99 m (42.6 ft) | 11.30 m (37.1 ft) |
| LWL | 11.29 m (37.0 ft) | 9.90 m (32.5 ft) |
| Beam | 4.06 m (13.3 ft) | 3.67 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,300 kg (20,503 lbs) | 6,900 kg (15,212 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,900 kg (6,393 lbs) | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 79.0 m² (850 ft²) | 60.0 m² (646 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 140 L (37.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 230 L (60.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria 42 and Bavaria Cruiser 37 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria 42 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Bavaria Cruiser 37 is a modern offering from Bavaria from Germany. The Bavaria 42 was penned by J&J Design. The Bavaria Cruiser 37 was designed by Farr Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the Bavaria 42 measures 12.99m (42.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.06m, compared to the Bavaria Cruiser 37 at 11.30m (37.1ft) with a 3.67m beam. The Bavaria 42 is 1.69m longer than the Bavaria Cruiser 37. The Bavaria 42 displaces approximately 35% 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 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 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 Bavaria Cruiser 37 has a comfort ratio of 17.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 31.2% for the Bavaria 42 and 30.4% for the Bavaria Cruiser 37, 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 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 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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