Bavaria Vision 46 vs Hunter 450 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria Vision 46 | Hunter 450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Hunter |
| Year | 2015–2019 | 2001–2006 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | USA |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | Glenn Henderson |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.27 m (46.8 ft) | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) |
| LWL | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) | 11.89 m (39.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.38 m (14.4 ft) | 4.27 m (14.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) | 2.06 m (6.8 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 12,000 kg (26,455 lbs) | 10,886 kg (23,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs) | 4,082 kg (8,999 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) | 86.0 m² (926 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 189 L (49.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 450 L (118.9 gal) | 341 L (90.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria Vision 46 and Hunter 450 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria Vision 46 is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the Hunter 450 is a 2000s offering from Hunter from USA. The Bavaria Vision 46 was penned by Farr Yacht Design. The Hunter 450 was designed by Glenn Henderson.
In terms of size, the Bavaria Vision 46 measures 14.27m (46.8ft) overall with a beam of 4.38m, compared to the Hunter 450 at 13.72m (45.0ft) with a 4.27m beam. The Bavaria Vision 46 is 0.55m longer than the Hunter 450. The Bavaria Vision 46 displaces approximately 10% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria Vision 46 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.41 and 95.0 m² of sail area. The Hunter 450, with an SA/D of 17.79 and 86.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Bavaria Vision 46 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria Vision 46 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The Hunter 450 has a comfort ratio of 15.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 31.7% for the Bavaria Vision 46 and 37.5% for the Hunter 450, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria Vision 46 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 450L of water capacity and 250L of fuel. The Hunter 450 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 341L water and 189L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hunter 450 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 Vision 46 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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