2012 Bavaria 33 Cruiser vs 2007 Elan 310 — Comparison
2012 Bavaria 33 Cruiser
2007 Elan 310
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2012 Bavaria 33 Cruiser | 2007 Elan 310 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Elan |
| Year | 2012–2016 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Slovenia |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.99 m (32.8 ft) | 9.34 m (30.6 ft) |
| LWL | 8.95 m (29.4 ft) | 8.10 m (26.6 ft) |
| Beam | 3.42 m (11.2 ft) | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,400 kg (11,905 lbs) | 4,500 kg (9,921 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,600 kg (3,527 lbs) | 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 52.0 m² (560 ft²) | 42.0 m² (452 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L (17.2 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2012 Bavaria 33 Cruiser and 2007 Elan 310 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2012 Bavaria 33 Cruiser is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 2007 Elan 310 is a 2000s offering from Elan from Slovenia. The 2012 Bavaria 33 Cruiser was penned by Farr Yacht Design. The 2007 Elan 310 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the 2012 Bavaria 33 Cruiser measures 9.99m (32.8ft) overall with a beam of 3.42m, compared to the 2007 Elan 310 at 9.34m (30.6ft) with a 3.10m beam. The 2012 Bavaria 33 Cruiser is 0.65m longer than the 2007 Elan 310. The 2012 Bavaria 33 Cruiser displaces approximately 20% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2012 Bavaria 33 Cruiser has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.17 and 52.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Elan 310, with an SA/D of 15.66 and 42.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2012 Bavaria 33 Cruiser has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2012 Bavaria 33 Cruiser offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 2007 Elan 310 has a comfort ratio of 21.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 29.6% for the 2012 Bavaria 33 Cruiser and 28.9% for the 2007 Elan 310, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2012 Bavaria 33 Cruiser provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 120L of water capacity and 65L of fuel. The 2007 Elan 310 offers 5 berths in 2 cabins with 120L water and 60L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Elan 310 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 2012 Bavaria 33 Cruiser has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2012 Bavaria 33 Cruiser offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.