SWY 340 vs Bavaria 36 Cruiser
Compact Swedish quality versus German volume value: Sweden Yachts SWY 340's performance lines against Bavaria 36's layout economics. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
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Comparison table
| Category | SWY 340 | Bavaria 36 Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.36 m | 11.4 m |
| Beam | 3.51 m | 3.6 m |
| L/B | 2.95 | 3.17 |
| Hull material | unknown | grp |
| Keel | unknown | fin |
| Designer | unknown | J&J Design |
| Production years | 1986-1995 | 2002-2004 |
| Overview | You are standing on the deck of a Sweden Yachts 340, holding a printout from a modern online listing stamped "Year of manufacture: 2012." Your eyes move between the flawless gelcoat and the 1986 drawings, and you cannot find a real difference. | You stand on the pier with a tape measure at the stern of a Bavaria 36, and the numbers do not match. The listing says "36", but the tape along the topsides reads about 11.40 m - almost 37.5 feet. |
| Typical issues | Q: Why do some databases list a 2012 build year for the Sweden Yachts 340? A: Listings and aggregator cards often show 2005–2012 with 10.31 × 3.2 m. On the plate the model was built 1986–1995 on a 10.36 × 3.51 m hull. Check the builder's plate and hull number. Q: How does the Sweden Yachts 340 differ from a Hallberg-Rassy 340? A: Different eras and different projects. | Q: Why is the bare name «Bavaria 36» not enough for a shortlist? A: The used market holds an early 1998–2000 boat (later sold as 37), the J&J 2002–2004 form, and a later Cruiser. Read year and designer on the plate. Q: Where does the ~10.96 m length come from? A: It is often length on deck (LOD). |