Bavaria Cruiser 51 vs Hanse 461 (2026)
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On the numbers
Next to the Bavaria Cruiser 51, the Hanse 461 (2026) is 0.4 m shorter and of similar displacement. The Hanse 461 (2026) has the higher Capsize screening (2.08, above the guideline), the Bavaria Cruiser 51 the lower (1.95, meets the common offshore guideline).
Bavaria Cruiser 51
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Hanse 461 (2026)
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| General | ||
| Builder | Bavaria Yachts | Hanse Yachts |
| Designer | J & J Design | Berret-Racoupeau |
| Hull type | Fin w/spade rudder | Monohull |
| Rigging | Masthead Sloop | – |
| Construction | FG | – |
| First built | 1999 | – |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length overall | 15.00 m ▲ | 14.60 m ▼ |
| Waterline length | 13.45 m | – |
| Beam | 4.49 m ▼ | 4.79 m ▲ |
| Draft (max) | 1.85 m ▼ | 2.25 m ▲ |
| Weight & ballast | ||
| Displacement | 12,600 kg | 12,600 kg |
| Ballast | 4,200 kg | – |
| Sail plan | ||
| Sail area | – | 111.00 m² |
| Engine & tanks | ||
| Engine make | Volvo | – |
| Fuel | 318 L | – |
| Water | 750 L | – |
| Ratios | ||
| SA/D | – | 20.8 lively |
| D/L | 144 light | – |
| Ballast/Disp | 33.3% low | – |
| Comfort ratio | 26.2 coastal cruiser | – |
| Capsize screening | 1.95 ▼ meets the common offshore guideline | 2.08 ▲ above the guideline |
| Hull speed | 8.90 kn | – |
▲ highest and ▼ lowest value in each row. Ratio bands as on the yacht pages; – means the value is not in the catalogue.