The Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017 vs Bavaria Yachts S36 Open Open 2020 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 Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017 carries a rated maximum of 220 hp. Engine data for the Bavaria Yachts S36 Open Open 2020 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Bavaria Yachts S36 Open Open 2020 carries 137 gallons versus 79 gallons in the Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017. 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 S36 Open Open 2020 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017 caps at 10. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bavaria Yachts S36 Open Open 2020 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bavaria Yachts S36 Open Open 2020 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 11 passengers and at 38,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bavaria Yachts E34 Fly 2017 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 10 that costs less to run day-to-day.