Bavaria Cruiser 36 vs Bavaria Vision 46 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria Cruiser 36 | Bavaria Vision 46 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Bavaria |
| Year | 2012–2018 | 2015–2019 |
| 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) | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.57 m (11.7 ft) | 4.38 m (14.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,400 kg (14,110 lbs) | 12,000 kg (26,455 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,000 kg (4,409 lbs) | 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 58.0 m² (624 ft²) | 95.0 m² (1,023 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 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria Cruiser 36 and Bavaria Vision 46 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria Cruiser 36 is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Bavaria Vision 46 is a modern offering from Bavaria from Germany. The Bavaria Cruiser 36 was penned by Farr Yacht Design. The Bavaria Vision 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 Vision 46 at 14.27m (46.8ft) with a 4.38m beam. The Bavaria Vision 46 is 2.97m longer than the Bavaria Cruiser 36. The Bavaria Vision 46 displaces approximately 88% 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 Vision 46, with an SA/D of 18.41 and 95.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Bavaria Vision 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 Vision 46 has a comfort ratio of 15.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 31.3% for the Bavaria Cruiser 36 and 31.7% for the Bavaria Vision 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 Vision 46 offers 8 berths in 3 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 Vision 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 Vision 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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