Bavaria Cruiser 37 vs 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 — Comparison
Bavaria Cruiser 37
2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria Cruiser 37 | 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Beneteau |
| Year | 2014–2020 | 2009–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.30 m (37.1 ft) | 10.44 m (34.3 ft) |
| LWL | 9.90 m (32.5 ft) | 9.20 m (30.2 ft) |
| Beam | 3.67 m (12.0 ft) | 3.42 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,900 kg (15,212 lbs) | 5,550 kg (12,236 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) | 1,600 kg (3,527 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 60.0 m² (646 ft²) | 51.0 m² (549 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 140 L (37.0 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 6 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria Cruiser 37 and 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria Cruiser 37 is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 is a 2000s offering from Beneteau from France. The Bavaria Cruiser 37 was penned by Farr Yacht Design. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the Bavaria Cruiser 37 measures 11.30m (37.1ft) overall with a beam of 3.67m, compared to the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 at 10.44m (34.3ft) with a 3.42m beam. The Bavaria Cruiser 37 is 0.86m longer than the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34. The Bavaria Cruiser 37 displaces approximately 24% 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 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 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 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 has a comfort ratio of 18.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 30.4% for the Bavaria Cruiser 37 and 28.8% for the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34, 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 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 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: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.