Bavaria Cruiser 37 vs 2007 Moody 46 — Comparison
Bavaria Cruiser 37
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria Cruiser 37 | 2007 Moody 46 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Moody |
| Year | 2014–2020 | 2007–2014 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | Bill Dixon |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.30 m (37.1 ft) | 13.95 m (45.8 ft) |
| LWL | 9.90 m (32.5 ft) | 12.30 m (40.4 ft) |
| Beam | 3.67 m (12.0 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 1.89 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,900 kg (15,212 lbs) | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) | 5,200 kg (11,464 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 60.0 m² (646 ft²) | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 140 L (37.0 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria Cruiser 37 and 2007 Moody 46 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria Cruiser 37 is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 2007 Moody 46 is a 2000s offering from Moody from Germany. The Bavaria Cruiser 37 was penned by Farr Yacht Design. The 2007 Moody 46 was designed by Bill Dixon.
In terms of size, the Bavaria Cruiser 37 measures 11.30m (37.1ft) overall with a beam of 3.67m, compared to the 2007 Moody 46 at 13.95m (45.8ft) with a 4.49m beam. The 2007 Moody 46 is 2.65m longer than the Bavaria Cruiser 37. The 2007 Moody 46 displaces approximately 110% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria Cruiser 37 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.82 and 60.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Moody 46, with an SA/D of 16.40 and 96.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Bavaria Cruiser 37 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria Cruiser 37 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 2007 Moody 46 has a comfort ratio of 18.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.74. The ballast ratios are 30.4% for the Bavaria Cruiser 37 and 35.9% for the 2007 Moody 46, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria Cruiser 37 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 230L of water capacity and 140L of fuel. The 2007 Moody 46 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 500L water and 300L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Moody 46 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 37 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2007 Moody 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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