2004 Bavaria 38 vs 1984 C&C 37+ — Comparison
2004 Bavaria 38
1984 C&C 37+
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2004 Bavaria 38 | 1984 C&C 37+ |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | C&C Yachts |
| Year | 2004–2009 | 1984–1990 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Canada |
| Designer | J&J Design | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.72 m (38.5 ft) | 11.28 m (37.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.40 m (34.1 ft) | 9.14 m (30.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) | 3.56 m (11.7 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,500 kg (16,535 lbs) | 6,577 kg (14,500 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,500 kg (5,512 lbs) | 2,722 kg (6,001 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 63.0 m² (678 ft²) | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 30 HP | 25 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 95 L (25.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2004 Bavaria 38 and 1984 C&C 37+ represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2004 Bavaria 38 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 1984 C&C 37+ is a 1980s offering from C&C Yachts from Canada. The 2004 Bavaria 38 was penned by J&J Design. The 1984 C&C 37+ was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian.
In terms of size, the 2004 Bavaria 38 measures 11.72m (38.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.76m, compared to the 1984 C&C 37+ at 11.28m (37.0ft) with a 3.56m beam. The 2004 Bavaria 38 is 0.44m longer than the 1984 C&C 37+. The 2004 Bavaria 38 displaces approximately 14% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2004 Bavaria 38 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.70 and 63.0 m² of sail area. The 1984 C&C 37+, with an SA/D of 16.50 and 57.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2004 Bavaria 38 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2004 Bavaria 38 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 1984 C&C 37+ has a comfort ratio of 19.5 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 33.3% for the 2004 Bavaria 38 and 41.4% for the 1984 C&C 37+, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2004 Bavaria 38 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 200L of water capacity and 100L of fuel. The 1984 C&C 37+ offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 170L water and 95L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1984 C&C 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 2004 Bavaria 38 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2004 Bavaria 38 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.