The Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017 vs Bavaria Yachts Easy 9.7 Standard/Shoal Draft 2015 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 Easy 9.7 Standard/Shoal Draft 2015'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 Easy 9.7 Standard/Shoal Draft 2015. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017 is rated for 10 passengers, while the Bavaria Yachts Easy 9.7 Standard/Shoal Draft 2015 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017 could be the deciding factor.
The Bavaria Yachts Easy 9.7 Standard/Shoal Draft 2015 has a documented displacement of 11 464 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 3,2 ft and 4,1 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017 uses Sloop rigging. For auxiliary power the Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017 carries a 220-hp engine against 18 hp on the Bavaria Yachts Easy 9.7 Standard/Shoal Draft 2015. 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 7,2 knots for the Bavaria Yachts Easy 9.7 Standard/Shoal Draft 2015 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 Easy 9.7 Standard/Shoal Draft 2015 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.
Bottom line: The Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017 and Bavaria Yachts Easy 9.7 Standard/Shoal Draft 2015 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.