Jeanneau Yacht 55 vs Bavaria 49 — Comparison
Jeanneau Yacht 55
Bavaria 49
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Yacht 55 | Bavaria 49 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Bavaria |
| Year | 2018 | 2005–2009 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | J&J Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 17.14 m (56.2 ft) | 14.98 m (49.1 ft) |
| LWL | 15.10 m (49.5 ft) | 13.10 m (43.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.86 m (15.9 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 18,000 kg (39,683 lbs) | 13,000 kg (28,660 lbs) |
| Ballast | 5,800 kg (12,787 lbs) | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 130.0 m² (1,399 ft²) | 102.0 m² (1,098 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 110 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 280 L (74.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 660 L (174.4 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 10 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Yacht 55 and Bavaria 49 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Bavaria 49 is a 2000s offering from Bavaria from Germany. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 was penned by Philippe Briand. The Bavaria 49 was designed by J&J Design.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 measures 17.14m (56.2ft) overall with a beam of 4.86m, compared to the Bavaria 49 at 14.98m (49.1ft) with a 4.49m beam. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 is 2.16m longer than the Bavaria 49. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 displaces approximately 38% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.22 and 130.0 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 Jeanneau Yacht 55 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.74). The Bavaria 49 has a comfort ratio of 14.5 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 32.2% for the Jeanneau Yacht 55 and 32.3% for the Bavaria 49, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 660L of water capacity and 400L of fuel. The Bavaria 49 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 500L water and 280L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Bavaria 49 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 Jeanneau Yacht 55 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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