Bavaria 49 vs Hanse 470 — Comparison
Bavaria 49
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria 49 | Hanse 470 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Hanse |
| Year | 2005–2009 | 2013–2017 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Designer | J&J Design | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.98 m (49.1 ft) | 14.45 m (47.4 ft) |
| LWL | 13.10 m (43.0 ft) | 12.85 m (42.2 ft) |
| Beam | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) | 4.42 m (14.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 13,000 kg (28,660 lbs) | 11,800 kg (26,015 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) | 3,700 kg (8,157 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 102.0 m² (1,098 ft²) | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 280 L (74.0 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 500 L (132.1 gal) | 430 L (113.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 10 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria 49 and Hanse 470 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria 49 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Hanse 470 is a modern offering from Hanse from Germany. The Bavaria 49 was penned by J&J Design. The Hanse 470 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Bavaria 49 measures 14.98m (49.1ft) overall with a beam of 4.49m, compared to the Hanse 470 at 14.45m (47.4ft) with a 4.42m beam. The Bavaria 49 is 0.53m longer than the Hanse 470. The Bavaria 49 displaces approximately 10% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria 49 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.74 and 102.0 m² of sail area. The Hanse 470, with an SA/D of 18.81 and 96.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Hanse 470 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria 49 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.5) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The Hanse 470 has a comfort ratio of 14.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 32.3% for the Bavaria 49 and 31.4% for the Hanse 470, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria 49 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 500L of water capacity and 280L of fuel. The Hanse 470 offers 10 berths in 3 cabins with 430L water and 250L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Bavaria 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 Hanse 470 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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