2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser vs Hanse 315 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser | Hanse 315 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Hanse |
| Year | 2000–2005 | 2010–2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Designer | J&J Design | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) | 9.65 m (31.7 ft) |
| LWL | 8.20 m (26.9 ft) | 8.55 m (28.1 ft) |
| Beam | 3.17 m (10.4 ft) | 3.15 m (10.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 1,200 kg (2,646 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 44.0 m² (474 ft²) | 41.5 m² (447 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 55 L (14.5 gal) | 85 L (22.5 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 4 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser and Hanse 315 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Hanse 315 is a modern offering from Hanse from Germany. The 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser was penned by J&J Design. The Hanse 315 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser measures 9.45m (31.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.17m, compared to the Hanse 315 at 9.65m (31.7ft) with a 3.15m beam. The Hanse 315 is 0.20m longer than the 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser.
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 Hanse 315, with an SA/D of 16.20 and 41.5 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser 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 Hanse 315 has a comfort ratio of 17.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 35.7% for the 2000 Bavaria 30 Cruiser and 28.6% for the Hanse 315, 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 Hanse 315 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 120L water and 85L 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 2000 Bavaria 30 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 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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