specialist vehicle hire - head to head
Bavaria Yachts vs Focus Motor Yachts
Both makes turn up on the same shortlists, and the honest answer is that they are built for different buyers rather than one being better than the other. Here is what actually separates them - from a directory that sells neither.
| Bavaria Yachts | Focus Motor Yachts | |
|---|---|---|
| Built in | Germany (Giebelstadt) | Netherlands |
| UK availability | Available, smaller network | Limited UK presence |
| Range covers | Sailing yachts (Cruiser, Vision, C-Line), Motor boats (SR-Line) | sports cruiser motor yachts |
| Best known for | R55 | Forza 37 |
Choose Bavaria Yachts if...
A German shipyard, unusually based inland, that has built around 160 sailing yacht models plus a motor boat range. Private owners and charter operators buy its boats for coastal cruising.
Look at: R55
Full Bavaria Yachts profile →Choose Focus Motor Yachts if...
A Dutch builder of sports cruiser motor yachts, sold on the UK used-boat market through general yacht brokerages.
Look at: Forza 37
Full Focus Motor Yachts profile →Where to hire or buy either
Most UK specialist vehicle hire companies carry several makes and advertise none of them, so the practical move is to find the firms covering your area and ask what is on the yard.
Bavaria Yachts vs Focus Motor Yachts - common questions
Is Bavaria Yachts better than Focus Motor Yachts?
Neither is better outright - they are built for different buyers. A German shipyard, unusually based inland, that has built around 160 sailing yacht models plus a motor boat range. Private owners and charter operators buy its boats for coastal cruising. A Dutch builder of sports cruiser motor yachts, sold on the UK used-boat market through general yacht brokerages.
Which is easier to get hold of in the UK, Bavaria Yachts or Focus Motor Yachts?
Bavaria Yachts: Sold through UK and European yacht brokers rather than a dedicated retail dealer network. Focus Motor Yachts: Sold in the UK in small numbers through general yacht brokers rather than a dedicated UK dealer network.
Can I hire rather than buy?
Yes. Most UK specialist vehicle hire companies hire as well as sell, and many carry several makes without listing them. Search by your area and ask what they have on the yard.
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GetBrent is an independent directory and is not a dealer for, nor affiliated with, either manufacturer. Brand and model names are the trademarks of their owners, used here only to identify the products they refer to. Specifications vary by model year and market - confirm weights, dimensions and towing limits with the supplier before hiring or buying.