2020 Bavaria C45 vs 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 — Comparison
2020 Bavaria C45
2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2020 Bavaria C45 | 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Fountaine Pajot |
| Year | 2020 | 2021 |
| Type | Sloop | Catamaran |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | Cossutti Yacht Design | Berret-Racoupeau |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.27 m (46.8 ft) | 11.93 m (39.1 ft) |
| LWL | 12.80 m (42.0 ft) | 11.25 m (36.9 ft) |
| Beam | 4.35 m (14.3 ft) | 6.63 m (21.8 ft) |
| Draft | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) | 1.18 m (3.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,000 kg (24,251 lbs) | 8,900 kg (19,621 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,300 kg (7,275 lbs) | — |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 92.0 m² (990 ft²) | 74.0 m² (797 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Mini Keel |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 2 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 180 L (47.6 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 600 L (158.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2020 Bavaria C45 and 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 represent different approaches to sailboat design. The 2020 Bavaria C45 is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 is a modern offering from Fountaine Pajot from France. The 2020 Bavaria C45 was penned by Cossutti Yacht Design. The 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 was designed by Berret-Racoupeau.
In terms of size, the 2020 Bavaria C45 measures 14.27m (46.8ft) overall with a beam of 4.35m, compared to the 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 at 11.93m (39.1ft) with a 6.63m beam. The 2020 Bavaria C45 is 2.34m longer than the 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40. The 2020 Bavaria C45 displaces approximately 24% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2020 Bavaria C45 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.89 and 92.0 m² of sail area. The 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40, with an SA/D of 17.50 and 74.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2020 Bavaria C45 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2020 Bavaria C45 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 has a comfort ratio of 8.4 and a capsize screening value of 1.28. The ballast ratios are 30.0% for the 2020 Bavaria C45 and 0.0% for the 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2020 Bavaria C45 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 350L of water capacity and 180L of fuel. The 2021 Fountaine Pajot Isla 40 offers 8 berths in 4 cabins with 600L water and 340L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2020 Bavaria C45 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 2020 Bavaria C45 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2020 Bavaria C45 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.