Bavaria Vision 42 vs 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria Vision 42 | 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Beneteau |
| Year | 2013–2017 | 2009–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.99 m (42.6 ft) | 10.44 m (34.3 ft) |
| LWL | 11.20 m (36.7 ft) | 9.20 m (30.2 ft) |
| Beam | 4.06 m (13.3 ft) | 3.42 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,500 kg (20,944 lbs) | 5,550 kg (12,236 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,000 kg (6,614 lbs) | 1,600 kg (3,527 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 80.0 m² (861 ft²) | 51.0 m² (549 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria Vision 42 and 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria Vision 42 is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 is a 2000s offering from Beneteau from France. The Bavaria Vision 42 was penned by Farr Yacht Design. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the Bavaria Vision 42 measures 12.99m (42.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.06m, compared to the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 at 10.44m (34.3ft) with a 3.42m beam. The Bavaria Vision 42 is 2.55m longer than the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34. The Bavaria Vision 42 displaces approximately 71% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria Vision 42 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.12 and 80.0 m² of sail area. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34, with an SA/D of 16.53 and 51.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Bavaria Vision 42 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria Vision 42 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 has a comfort ratio of 18.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 31.6% for the Bavaria Vision 42 and 28.8% for the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria Vision 42 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 350L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 150L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 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 Bavaria Vision 42 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 42 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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