Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 vs Bavaria Yachts S36 Open Open 2020 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 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 R55 2022 carries a rated maximum of 600 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 R55 2022 carries 528 gallons versus 137 gallons in the Bavaria Yachts S36 Open Open 2020. 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 R55 2022 is rated for 16 passengers, while the Bavaria Yachts S36 Open Open 2020 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Bavaria Yachts R55 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 55,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Bavaria Yachts S36 Open Open 2020 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail55.00 ft
Length overall - Detail38.10 ft
Length - Feet55
Length - Feet38.1
Length overall - Meters16.76
Length overall - Meters11.61
Length overall - Inches660
Length overall - Inches457
Beam - Meters4.72
Beam - Meters3.38
Beam - Inches186
Beam - Inches133
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail2.40 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.73
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches29
Displacementnot available
Displacement14572.56 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal528.3
Fuel tank capacity - Gal137
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1999.83
Fuel tank capacity - Liters518.6
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelD8 IPS -8
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower600 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelD8 IPS -8
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower600 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Performance
Cruising speed30
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed34
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacity4
Water capacity158.5
Water capacity66
Boat typePower
Boat typePower