Bavaria Vision 42 vs 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria Vision 42 | 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Beneteau |
| Year | 2013–2017 | 2012–2017 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.99 m (42.6 ft) | 13.94 m (45.7 ft) |
| LWL | 11.20 m (36.7 ft) | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.06 m (13.3 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,500 kg (20,944 lbs) | 10,100 kg (22,267 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,000 kg (6,614 lbs) | 3,100 kg (6,834 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 80.0 m² (861 ft²) | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 180 L (47.6 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 330 L (87.2 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria Vision 42 and 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria Vision 42 is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The Bavaria Vision 42 was penned by Farr Yacht Design. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the Bavaria Vision 42 measures 12.99m (42.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.06m, compared to the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 at 13.94m (45.7ft) with a 4.49m beam. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 is 0.95m longer than the Bavaria Vision 42. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 displaces approximately 6% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria Vision 42 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.12 and 80.0 m² of sail area. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45, with an SA/D of 19.13 and 88.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria Vision 42 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 has a comfort ratio of 12.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.83. The ballast ratios are 31.6% for the Bavaria Vision 42 and 30.7% for the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria Vision 42 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 350L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 330L water and 180L 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 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 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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