1987 Hylas 49 vs Bavaria 50 Cruiser — Comparison
Bavaria 50 Cruiser
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1987 Hylas 49 | Bavaria 50 Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hylas | Bavaria |
| Year | 1987–1998 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Taiwan | Germany |
| Designer | German Frers | Farr Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.94 m (49.0 ft) | 15.40 m (50.5 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 13.50 m (44.3 ft) |
| Beam | 4.27 m (14.0 ft) | 4.55 m (14.9 ft) |
| Draft | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 15,422 kg (34,000 lbs) | 14,000 kg (30,865 lbs) |
| Ballast | 6,350 kg (13,999 lbs) | 4,500 kg (9,921 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 99.6 m² (1,072 ft²) | 108.0 m² (1,163 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 303 L (80.0 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 568 L (150.0 gal) | 530 L (140.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 10 |
| Cabins | 3 | 5 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1987 Hylas 49 and Bavaria 50 Cruiser represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1987 Hylas 49 is a 1980s design by Hylas from Taiwan, while the Bavaria 50 Cruiser is a 2000s offering from Bavaria from Germany. The 1987 Hylas 49 was penned by German Frers. The Bavaria 50 Cruiser was designed by Farr Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the 1987 Hylas 49 measures 14.94m (49.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.27m, compared to the Bavaria 50 Cruiser at 15.40m (50.5ft) with a 4.55m beam. The Bavaria 50 Cruiser is 0.46m longer than the 1987 Hylas 49. The 1987 Hylas 49 displaces approximately 10% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1987 Hylas 49 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.33 and 99.6 m² of sail area. The Bavaria 50 Cruiser, with an SA/D of 18.89 and 108.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Bavaria 50 Cruiser has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1987 Hylas 49 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 20.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.69). The Bavaria 50 Cruiser has a comfort ratio of 14.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 41.2% for the 1987 Hylas 49 and 32.1% for the Bavaria 50 Cruiser, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1987 Hylas 49 provides 7 berths in 3 cabins with 568L of water capacity and 303L of fuel. The Bavaria 50 Cruiser offers 10 berths in 5 cabins with 530L water and 300L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1987 Hylas 49 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 50 Cruiser 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 50 Cruiser 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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