2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser vs Hunter 260 — Comparison
Hunter 260
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser | Hunter 260 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Hunter |
| Year | 2000–2005 | 1998–2004 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | USA |
| Designer | J&J Design | Glenn Henderson |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) | 7.85 m (25.8 ft) |
| LWL | 8.20 m (26.9 ft) | 6.86 m (22.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.17 m (10.4 ft) | 2.74 m (9.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) | 2,041 kg (4,500 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 771 kg (1,700 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 44.0 m² (474 ft²) | 27.5 m² (296 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 10 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L (14.5 gal) | 38 L (10.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser and Hunter 260 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Hunter 260 is a 1990s offering from Hunter from USA. The 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser was penned by J&J Design. The Hunter 260 was designed by Glenn Henderson.
In terms of size, the 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser measures 9.45m (31.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.17m, compared to the Hunter 260 at 7.85m (25.8ft) with a 2.74m beam. The 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser is 1.60m longer than the Hunter 260. The 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser displaces approximately 106% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.18 and 44.0 m² of sail area. The Hunter 260, with an SA/D of 17.37 and 27.5 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Hunter 260 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.79). The Hunter 260 has a comfort ratio of 16.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.87. The ballast ratios are 35.7% for the 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser and 37.8% for the Hunter 260, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 100L of water capacity and 55L of fuel. The Hunter 260 offers 5 berths in 1 cabin with 57L water and 38L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser 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 Hunter 260 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2000 Bavaria 30 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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