2004 Bavaria 38 vs 2005 Hallberg-Rassy 37 — Comparison
2004 Bavaria 38
2005 Hallberg-Rassy 37
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2004 Bavaria 38 | 2005 Hallberg-Rassy 37 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Hallberg-Rassy |
| Year | 2004–2009 | 2005–2014 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Sweden |
| Designer | J&J Design | German Frers |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.72 m (38.5 ft) | 11.25 m (36.9 ft) |
| LWL | 10.40 m (34.1 ft) | 9.60 m (31.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) | 3.52 m (11.5 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,500 kg (16,535 lbs) | 7,500 kg (16,535 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,500 kg (5,512 lbs) | 3,000 kg (6,614 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 63.0 m² (678 ft²) | 62.0 m² (667 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 30 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 160 L (42.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 280 L (74.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2004 Bavaria 38 and 2005 Hallberg-Rassy 37 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2004 Bavaria 38 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 2005 Hallberg-Rassy 37 is a 2000s offering from Hallberg-Rassy from Sweden. The 2004 Bavaria 38 was penned by J&J Design. The 2005 Hallberg-Rassy 37 was designed by German Frers.
In terms of size, the 2004 Bavaria 38 measures 11.72m (38.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.76m, compared to the 2005 Hallberg-Rassy 37 at 11.25m (36.9ft) with a 3.52m beam. The 2004 Bavaria 38 is 0.47m longer than the 2005 Hallberg-Rassy 37.
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 2005 Hallberg-Rassy 37, with an SA/D of 16.44 and 62.0 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 2005 Hallberg-Rassy 37 has a comfort ratio of 21.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.72. The ballast ratios are 33.3% for the 2004 Bavaria 38 and 40.0% for the 2005 Hallberg-Rassy 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 2005 Hallberg-Rassy 37 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 280L water and 160L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2005 Hallberg-Rassy 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.