The Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46 Standart/Shoal Draft 2014 vs Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46 Style 2013 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.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46 Standart/Shoal Draft 2014 at 46,0 ft versus Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46 Style 2013 at 47,6 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46 Standart/Shoal Draft 2014 tips the scales at 27 778 lbs — 763 lbs more than the Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46 Style 2013 at 27 015 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46 Standart/Shoal Draft 2014 carries a rated maximum of 55 hp. Engine data for the Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46 Style 2013 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 55 gal and 55 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
Both boats are rated for 14 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.
Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 27 778 lbs for the Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46 Standart/Shoal Draft 2014 and 27 015 lbs for the Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46 Style 2013. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 6,1 ft and 7,1 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46 Standart/Shoal Draft 2014 uses Sloop rigging. The Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46 Standart/Shoal Draft 2014 has a documented auxiliary engine of 55 hp.
Bottom line: The Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46 Standart/Shoal Draft 2014 and Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46 Style 2013 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.