Bavaria Cruiser 34 vs Hanse 320 — Comparison
Bavaria Cruiser 34
Hanse 320
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria Cruiser 34 | Hanse 320 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Hanse |
| Year | 2010–2017 | 2005–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.25 m (33.6 ft) | 9.92 m (32.5 ft) |
| LWL | 9.15 m (30.0 ft) | 8.80 m (28.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.42 m (11.2 ft) | 3.28 m (10.8 ft) |
| Draft | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,500 kg (12,125 lbs) | 4,600 kg (10,141 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,700 kg (3,748 lbs) | 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 50.0 m² (538 ft²) | 46.0 m² (495 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 90 L (23.8 gal) | 90 L (23.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 180 L (47.6 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 6 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria Cruiser 34 and Hanse 320 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria Cruiser 34 is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Hanse 320 is a 2000s offering from Hanse from Germany. The Bavaria Cruiser 34 was penned by Farr Yacht Design. The Hanse 320 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Bavaria Cruiser 34 measures 10.25m (33.6ft) overall with a beam of 3.42m, compared to the Hanse 320 at 9.92m (32.5ft) with a 3.28m beam. The Bavaria Cruiser 34 is 0.33m longer than the Hanse 320. The Bavaria Cruiser 34 displaces approximately 20% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria Cruiser 34 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.30 and 50.0 m² of sail area. The Hanse 320, with an SA/D of 16.90 and 46.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Hanse 320 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria Cruiser 34 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.3) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The Hanse 320 has a comfort ratio of 17.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 30.9% for the Bavaria Cruiser 34 and 30.4% for the Hanse 320, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria Cruiser 34 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 180L of water capacity and 90L of fuel. The Hanse 320 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 150L water and 90L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Bavaria Cruiser 34 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 Hanse 320 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.
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