The Bavaria Yachts Easy 9.7 Standard/Shoal Draft 2015 vs Bavaria Yachts S29 Open 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 Bavaria Yachts Easy 9.7 Standard/Shoal Draft 2015 carries a rated maximum of 18 hp. Engine data for the Bavaria Yachts S29 Open 2017 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 S29 Open 2017 carries 137 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.
Both boats are rated for 9 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 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.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Bavaria Yachts Easy 9.7 Standard/Shoal Draft 2015 draws 4,1 ft, compared to 2,2 ft for the Bavaria Yachts S29 Open 2017. That 1,9-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 Easy 9.7 Standard/Shoal Draft 2015 uses Sloop rigging. The Bavaria Yachts Easy 9.7 Standard/Shoal Draft 2015 has a documented auxiliary engine of 18 hp.
Bottom line: The Bavaria Yachts Easy 9.7 Standard/Shoal Draft 2015 and Bavaria Yachts S29 Open 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.