2008 Nautor Swan 45 vs Bavaria 49 — Comparison
Bavaria 49
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2008 Nautor Swan 45 | Bavaria 49 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Nautor Swan | Bavaria |
| Year | 2008–2013 | 2005–2009 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Finland | Germany |
| Designer | German Frers | J&J Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.84 m (45.4 ft) | 14.98 m (49.1 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 13.10 m (43.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.10 m (13.5 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,433 kg (23,001 lbs) | 13,000 kg (28,660 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) | 102.0 m² (1,098 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 180 L (47.6 gal) | 280 L (74.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 10 |
| Cabins | 3 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 and Bavaria 49 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 is a 2000s design by Nautor Swan from Finland, while the Bavaria 49 is a 2000s offering from Bavaria from Germany. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 was penned by German Frers. The Bavaria 49 was designed by J&J Design.
In terms of size, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 measures 13.84m (45.4ft) overall with a beam of 4.10m, compared to the Bavaria 49 at 14.98m (49.1ft) with a 4.49m beam. The Bavaria 49 is 1.14m longer than the 2008 Nautor Swan 45. The Bavaria 49 displaces approximately 25% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.21 and 95.0 m² of sail area. The Bavaria 49, with an SA/D of 18.74 and 102.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The Bavaria 49 has a comfort ratio of 14.5 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 41.3% for the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 and 32.3% for the Bavaria 49, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 provides 6 berths in 3 cabins with 350L of water capacity and 180L of fuel. The Bavaria 49 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 500L water and 280L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 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 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Bavaria 49 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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