Bavaria Cruiser 36 vs Bavaria Cruiser 46 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria Cruiser 36 | Bavaria Cruiser 46 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Bavaria |
| Year | 2012–2018 | 2015–2020 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | Farr Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.30 m (37.1 ft) | 14.27 m (46.8 ft) |
| LWL | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) | 12.60 m (41.3 ft) |
| Beam | 3.57 m (11.7 ft) | 4.35 m (14.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,400 kg (14,110 lbs) | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,000 kg (4,409 lbs) | 3,600 kg (7,937 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 58.0 m² (624 ft²) | 92.0 m² (990 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 110 L (29.1 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 210 L (55.5 gal) | 450 L (118.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 10 |
| Cabins | 2 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria Cruiser 36 and Bavaria Cruiser 46 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria Cruiser 36 is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Bavaria Cruiser 46 is a modern offering from Bavaria from Germany. The Bavaria Cruiser 36 was penned by Farr Yacht Design. The Bavaria Cruiser 46 was designed by Farr Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the Bavaria Cruiser 36 measures 11.30m (37.1ft) overall with a beam of 3.57m, compared to the Bavaria Cruiser 46 at 14.27m (46.8ft) with a 4.35m beam. The Bavaria Cruiser 46 is 2.97m longer than the Bavaria Cruiser 36. The Bavaria Cruiser 46 displaces approximately 80% 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 Bavaria Cruiser 46, with an SA/D of 18.34 and 92.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Bavaria Cruiser 46 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 Bavaria Cruiser 46 has a comfort ratio of 14.5 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 31.3% for the Bavaria Cruiser 36 and 31.3% for the Bavaria Cruiser 46, 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 Bavaria Cruiser 46 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 450L water and 250L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Bavaria Cruiser 36 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 46 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 46 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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