1986 Westerly Oceanlord vs 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 — Comparison
2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1986 Westerly Oceanlord | 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Westerly | Beneteau |
| Year | 1986–1992 | 2008–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | UK | France |
| Designer | Ed Dubois | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.04 m (39.5 ft) | 11.35 m (37.2 ft) |
| LWL | 9.75 m (32.0 ft) | 9.93 m (32.6 ft) |
| Beam | 3.81 m (12.5 ft) | 3.72 m (12.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,980 kg (22,002 lbs) | 6,680 kg (14,727 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) | 2,000 kg (4,409 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) | 59.0 m² (635 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 50 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 182 L (48.1 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 340 L (89.8 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord and 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord is a 1980s design by Westerly from UK, while the 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 is a 2000s offering from Beneteau from France. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord was penned by Ed Dubois. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord measures 12.04m (39.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.81m, compared to the 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 at 11.35m (37.2ft) with a 3.72m beam. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord is 0.69m longer than the 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord displaces approximately 49% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord has modest sail power for its displacement with an SA/D ratio of 14.90 and 68.0 m² of sail area. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37, with an SA/D of 16.90 and 59.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 23.7) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.71). The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 has a comfort ratio of 16.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 36.4% for the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord and 29.9% for the 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord provides 7 berths in 3 cabins with 340L of water capacity and 182L of fuel. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 200L water and 100L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord 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 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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