Bavaria 44 vs 2007 Moody 46 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria 44 | 2007 Moody 46 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Moody |
| Year | 2002–2007 | 2007–2014 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Designer | J&J Design | Bill Dixon |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.55 m (44.5 ft) | 13.95 m (45.8 ft) |
| LWL | 11.82 m (38.8 ft) | 12.30 m (40.4 ft) |
| Beam | 4.18 m (13.7 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 1.89 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,200 kg (22,487 lbs) | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 5,200 kg (11,464 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 86.0 m² (926 ft²) | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria 44 and 2007 Moody 46 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria 44 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 2007 Moody 46 is a 2000s offering from Moody from Germany. The Bavaria 44 was penned by J&J Design. The 2007 Moody 46 was designed by Bill Dixon.
In terms of size, the Bavaria 44 measures 13.55m (44.5ft) overall with a beam of 4.18m, compared to the 2007 Moody 46 at 13.95m (45.8ft) with a 4.49m beam. The 2007 Moody 46 is 0.40m longer than the Bavaria 44. The 2007 Moody 46 displaces approximately 42% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria 44 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.57 and 86.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Moody 46, with an SA/D of 16.40 and 96.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Bavaria 44 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria 44 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.3) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 2007 Moody 46 has a comfort ratio of 18.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.74. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Bavaria 44 and 35.9% for the 2007 Moody 46, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria 44 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 400L of water capacity and 230L of fuel. The 2007 Moody 46 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 500L water and 300L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Moody 46 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 44 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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