Bavaria C42 vs 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 — Comparison
Bavaria C42
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria C42 | 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Wauquiez |
| Year | 2018 | 2010–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | cossutti yacht design | Jean Berret |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.88 m (42.3 ft) | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) |
| LWL | 11.25 m (36.9 ft) | 11.58 m (38.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.09 m (13.4 ft) | 4.05 m (13.3 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,900 kg (19,621 lbs) | 11,340 kg (25,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,750 kg (6,063 lbs) | 4,400 kg (9,700 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 76.0 m² (818 ft²) | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 45 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 340 L (89.8 gal) | 450 L (118.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria C42 and 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria C42 is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 is a modern offering from Wauquiez from France. The Bavaria C42 was penned by cossutti yacht design. The 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 was designed by Jean Berret.
In terms of size, the Bavaria C42 measures 12.88m (42.3ft) overall with a beam of 4.09m, compared to the 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 at 13.72m (45.0ft) with a 4.05m beam. The 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 is 0.84m longer than the Bavaria C42. The 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 displaces approximately 27% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria C42 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.98 and 76.0 m² of sail area. The 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45, with an SA/D of 17.71 and 88.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Bavaria C42 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria C42 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.79). The 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 has a comfort ratio of 18.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.72. The ballast ratios are 30.9% for the Bavaria C42 and 38.8% for the 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria C42 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 340L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 450L water and 250L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 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 Bavaria C42 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 C42 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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