The Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 34 Standart/Shoal Draft 2013 vs Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 220 hp, the Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017 has a 202-hp advantage over the Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 34 Standart/Shoal Draft 2013's 18-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017 carries 79 gallons versus 40 gallons in the Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 34 Standart/Shoal Draft 2013. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
Both boats are rated for 10 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
The Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 34 Standart/Shoal Draft 2013 has a documented displacement of 11 684 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 34 Standart/Shoal Draft 2013 draws 6,7 ft, compared to 3,2 ft for the Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017. That 3,5-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.
The Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 34 Standart/Shoal Draft 2013 uses Sloop rigging. For auxiliary power the Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017 carries a 220-hp engine against 18 hp on the Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 34 Standart/Shoal Draft 2013. Motoring range and ability to punch through a foul current or enter a tight marina under power will favour the more powerful installation.
Hull speed is rated at 7,3 knots for the Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 34 Standart/Shoal Draft 2013 and 6,5 knots for the Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017. For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017 carries 71 gallons versus 40 gallons on the Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 34 Standart/Shoal Draft 2013 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.
Bottom line: The Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 34 Standart/Shoal Draft 2013 and Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017 are closely matched on paper. A sea trial on both in representative conditions is the only reliable way to find which one suits your sailing style, home port, and intended cruising ground.