Bavaria Cruiser 36 vs Hanse 315 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria Cruiser 36 | Hanse 315 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Hanse |
| Year | 2012–2018 | 2010–2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.30 m (37.1 ft) | 9.65 m (31.7 ft) |
| LWL | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) | 8.55 m (28.1 ft) |
| Beam | 3.57 m (11.7 ft) | 3.15 m (10.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,400 kg (14,110 lbs) | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,000 kg (4,409 lbs) | 1,200 kg (2,646 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 58.0 m² (624 ft²) | 41.5 m² (447 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 110 L (29.1 gal) | 85 L (22.5 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 210 L (55.5 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 4 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria Cruiser 36 and Hanse 315 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria Cruiser 36 is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Hanse 315 is a modern offering from Hanse from Germany. The Bavaria Cruiser 36 was penned by Farr Yacht Design. The Hanse 315 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Bavaria Cruiser 36 measures 11.30m (37.1ft) overall with a beam of 3.57m, compared to the Hanse 315 at 9.65m (31.7ft) with a 3.15m beam. The Bavaria Cruiser 36 is 1.65m longer than the Hanse 315. The Bavaria Cruiser 36 displaces approximately 52% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria Cruiser 36 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.10 and 58.0 m² of sail area. The Hanse 315, with an SA/D of 16.20 and 41.5 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Bavaria Cruiser 36 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria Cruiser 36 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The Hanse 315 has a comfort ratio of 17.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 31.3% for the Bavaria Cruiser 36 and 28.6% for the Hanse 315, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria Cruiser 36 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 210L of water capacity and 110L of fuel. The Hanse 315 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 120L water and 85L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hanse 315 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 Cruiser 36 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Bavaria Cruiser 36 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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