Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 vs Bavaria Cruiser 36 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 | Bavaria Cruiser 36 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Bavaria |
| Year | 2019 | 2012–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Farr Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.20 m (46.6 ft) | 11.30 m (37.1 ft) |
| LWL | 13.00 m (42.7 ft) | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) |
| Beam | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) | 3.57 m (11.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) | 6,400 kg (14,110 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 2,000 kg (4,409 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) | 58.0 m² (624 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 110 L (29.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 210 L (55.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 12 | 6 |
| Cabins | 4 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and Bavaria Cruiser 36 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Bavaria Cruiser 36 is a modern offering from Bavaria from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 was penned by Philippe Briand. The Bavaria Cruiser 36 was designed by Farr Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 measures 14.20m (46.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.49m, compared to the Bavaria Cruiser 36 at 11.30m (37.1ft) with a 3.57m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is 2.90m longer than the Bavaria Cruiser 36. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 displaces approximately 80% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.55 and 88.0 m² of sail area. The Bavaria Cruiser 36, with an SA/D of 17.10 and 58.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.80). The Bavaria Cruiser 36 has a comfort ratio of 17.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 27.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and 31.3% for the Bavaria Cruiser 36, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 provides 12 berths in 4 cabins with 400L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The Bavaria Cruiser 36 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 210L water and 110L 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 Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 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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