Bavaria Vision 46 vs 2003 Nautor Swan 50 — Comparison
Bavaria Vision 46
2003 Nautor Swan 50
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria Vision 46 | 2003 Nautor Swan 50 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Nautor Swan |
| Year | 2015–2019 | 2003–2008 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Finland |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | German Frers |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.27 m (46.8 ft) | 15.24 m (50.0 ft) |
| LWL | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) | 12.80 m (42.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.38 m (14.4 ft) | 4.30 m (14.1 ft) |
| Draft | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) | 2.55 m (8.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 12,000 kg (26,455 lbs) | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs) | 5,700 kg (12,566 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) | 108.0 m² (1,163 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 280 L (74.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 450 L (118.9 gal) | 480 L (126.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria Vision 46 and 2003 Nautor Swan 50 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria Vision 46 is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 2003 Nautor Swan 50 is a 2000s offering from Nautor Swan from Finland. The Bavaria Vision 46 was penned by Farr Yacht Design. The 2003 Nautor Swan 50 was designed by German Frers.
In terms of size, the Bavaria Vision 46 measures 14.27m (46.8ft) overall with a beam of 4.38m, compared to the 2003 Nautor Swan 50 at 15.24m (50.0ft) with a 4.30m beam. The 2003 Nautor Swan 50 is 0.97m longer than the Bavaria Vision 46. The 2003 Nautor Swan 50 displaces approximately 21% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria Vision 46 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.41 and 95.0 m² of sail area. The 2003 Nautor Swan 50, with an SA/D of 18.45 and 108.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2003 Nautor Swan 50 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria Vision 46 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 2003 Nautor Swan 50 has a comfort ratio of 17.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.71. The ballast ratios are 31.7% for the Bavaria Vision 46 and 39.3% for the 2003 Nautor Swan 50, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria Vision 46 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 450L of water capacity and 250L of fuel. The 2003 Nautor Swan 50 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 480L water and 280L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2003 Nautor Swan 50 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 2003 Nautor Swan 50 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.