Bavaria 50 Cruiser vs Hanse 588 — Comparison
Bavaria 50 Cruiser
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria 50 Cruiser | Hanse 588 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Hanse |
| Year | 2007–2012 | 2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 15.40 m (50.5 ft) | 17.55 m (57.6 ft) |
| LWL | 13.50 m (44.3 ft) | 15.62 m (51.2 ft) |
| Beam | 4.55 m (14.9 ft) | 5.09 m (16.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) | 2.60 m (8.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 14,000 kg (30,865 lbs) | 19,000 kg (41,888 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,500 kg (9,921 lbs) | 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 108.0 m² (1,163 ft²) | 143.0 m² (1,539 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 110 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 300 L (79.3 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 530 L (140.0 gal) | 700 L (184.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 10 |
| Cabins | 5 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria 50 Cruiser and Hanse 588 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria 50 Cruiser is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Hanse 588 is a modern offering from Hanse from Germany. The Bavaria 50 Cruiser was penned by Farr Yacht Design. The Hanse 588 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Bavaria 50 Cruiser measures 15.40m (50.5ft) overall with a beam of 4.55m, compared to the Hanse 588 at 17.55m (57.6ft) with a 5.09m beam. The Hanse 588 is 2.15m longer than the Bavaria 50 Cruiser. The Hanse 588 displaces approximately 36% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria 50 Cruiser has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.89 and 108.0 m² of sail area. The Hanse 588, with an SA/D of 20.40 and 143.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The Hanse 588 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria 50 Cruiser offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The Hanse 588 has a comfort ratio of 12.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 32.1% for the Bavaria 50 Cruiser and 32.6% for the Hanse 588, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria 50 Cruiser provides 10 berths in 5 cabins with 530L of water capacity and 300L of fuel. The Hanse 588 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 700L water and 400L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Bavaria 50 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 Hanse 588 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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