Bavaria 44 vs Bavaria Vision 42 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria 44 | Bavaria Vision 42 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Bavaria |
| Year | 2002–2007 | 2013–2017 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Designer | J&J Design | Farr Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.55 m (44.5 ft) | 12.99 m (42.6 ft) |
| LWL | 11.82 m (38.8 ft) | 11.20 m (36.7 ft) |
| Beam | 4.18 m (13.7 ft) | 4.06 m (13.3 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,200 kg (22,487 lbs) | 9,500 kg (20,944 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 3,000 kg (6,614 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 86.0 m² (926 ft²) | 80.0 m² (861 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 350 L (92.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria 44 and Bavaria Vision 42 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria 44 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Bavaria Vision 42 is a modern offering from Bavaria from Germany. The Bavaria 44 was penned by J&J Design. The Bavaria Vision 42 was designed by Farr Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the Bavaria 44 measures 13.55m (44.5ft) overall with a beam of 4.18m, compared to the Bavaria Vision 42 at 12.99m (42.6ft) with a 4.06m beam. The Bavaria 44 is 0.56m longer than the Bavaria Vision 42. The Bavaria 44 displaces approximately 7% 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 Bavaria Vision 42, with an SA/D of 18.12 and 80.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. 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 Bavaria Vision 42 has a comfort ratio of 16.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Bavaria 44 and 31.6% for the Bavaria Vision 42, 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 Bavaria Vision 42 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 350L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Bavaria Vision 42 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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