Bavaria Vision 46 vs 2006 Tartan 4400 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria Vision 46 | 2006 Tartan 4400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Tartan |
| Year | 2015–2019 | 2006–2014 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | USA |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | Tim Jackett |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.27 m (46.8 ft) | 13.41 m (44.0 ft) |
| LWL | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) | 11.58 m (38.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.38 m (14.4 ft) | 4.11 m (13.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) | 2.23 m (7.3 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 12,000 kg (26,455 lbs) | 11,340 kg (25,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs) | 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 230 L (60.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 450 L (118.9 gal) | 416 L (109.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria Vision 46 and 2006 Tartan 4400 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria Vision 46 is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 2006 Tartan 4400 is a 2000s offering from Tartan from USA. The Bavaria Vision 46 was penned by Farr Yacht Design. The 2006 Tartan 4400 was designed by Tim Jackett.
In terms of size, the Bavaria Vision 46 measures 14.27m (46.8ft) overall with a beam of 4.38m, compared to the 2006 Tartan 4400 at 13.41m (44.0ft) with a 4.11m beam. The Bavaria Vision 46 is 0.86m longer than the 2006 Tartan 4400. The Bavaria Vision 46 displaces approximately 6% 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 2006 Tartan 4400, with an SA/D of 17.71 and 88.0 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 2006 Tartan 4400 has a comfort ratio of 18.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 31.7% for the Bavaria Vision 46 and 40.0% for the 2006 Tartan 4400, 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 2006 Tartan 4400 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 416L water and 230L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2006 Tartan 4400 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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