1984 Nautor Swan 57 vs Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 — Comparison
1984 Nautor Swan 57
Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1984 Nautor Swan 57 | Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Nautor Swan | Beneteau |
| Year | 1984–1990 | 2017 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Finland | France |
| Designer | German Frers | Berret-Racoupeau |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 17.37 m (57.0 ft) | 18.90 m (62.0 ft) |
| LWL | 13.41 m (44.0 ft) | 16.97 m (55.7 ft) |
| Beam | 4.57 m (15.0 ft) | 5.22 m (17.1 ft) |
| Draft | 2.59 m (8.5 ft) | 2.80 m (9.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 23,587 kg (52,000 lbs) | 24,000 kg (52,911 lbs) |
| Ballast | 9,072 kg (20,000 lbs) | 7,800 kg (17,196 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 130.0 m² (1,399 ft²) | 160.0 m² (1,722 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 100 HP | 150 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 600 L (158.5 gal) | 800 L (211.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 10 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1984 Nautor Swan 57 and Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1984 Nautor Swan 57 is a 1980s design by Nautor Swan from Finland, while the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The 1984 Nautor Swan 57 was penned by German Frers. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 was designed by Berret-Racoupeau.
In terms of size, the 1984 Nautor Swan 57 measures 17.37m (57.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.57m, compared to the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 at 18.90m (62.0ft) with a 5.22m beam. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 is 1.53m longer than the 1984 Nautor Swan 57. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 displaces approximately 2% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1984 Nautor Swan 57 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.05 and 130.0 m² of sail area. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62, with an SA/D of 19.53 and 160.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1984 Nautor Swan 57 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 22.5) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.64). The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 has a comfort ratio of 13.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the 1984 Nautor Swan 57 and 32.5% for the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1984 Nautor Swan 57 provides 8 berths in 4 cabins with 600L of water capacity and 400L of fuel. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 800L water and 500L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1984 Nautor Swan 57 is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.