Bavaria 46 vs Hanse 470 — Comparison
Bavaria 46
Hanse 470
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria 46 | Hanse 470 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Hanse |
| Year | 2004–2009 | 2013–2017 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Designer | J&J Design | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.27 m (46.8 ft) | 14.45 m (47.4 ft) |
| LWL | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) | 12.85 m (42.2 ft) |
| Beam | 4.35 m (14.3 ft) | 4.42 m (14.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,200 kg (24,692 lbs) | 11,800 kg (26,015 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) | 3,700 kg (8,157 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 450 L (118.9 gal) | 430 L (113.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 10 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria 46 and Hanse 470 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria 46 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Hanse 470 is a modern offering from Hanse from Germany. The Bavaria 46 was penned by J&J Design. The Hanse 470 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Bavaria 46 measures 14.27m (46.8ft) overall with a beam of 4.35m, compared to the Hanse 470 at 14.45m (47.4ft) with a 4.42m beam. The Hanse 470 is 0.18m longer than the Bavaria 46. The Hanse 470 displaces approximately 5% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria 46 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.28 and 95.0 m² of sail area. The Hanse 470, with an SA/D of 18.81 and 96.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Bavaria 46 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria 46 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.3) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The Hanse 470 has a comfort ratio of 14.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 31.3% for the Bavaria 46 and 31.4% for the Hanse 470, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria 46 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 450L of water capacity and 250L of fuel. The Hanse 470 offers 10 berths in 3 cabins with 430L water and 250L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Bavaria 46 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 46 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.