1986 Westerly Oceanlord vs 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 — Comparison
2013 Beneteau Figaro 3
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1986 Westerly Oceanlord | 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Westerly | Beneteau |
| Year | 1986–1992 | 2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | UK | France |
| Designer | Ed Dubois | VPLP / Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.04 m (39.5 ft) | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) |
| LWL | 9.75 m (32.0 ft) | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.81 m (12.5 ft) | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,980 kg (22,002 lbs) | 3,450 kg (7,606 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) | 65.0 m² (700 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 50 HP | 20 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 182 L (48.1 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 340 L (89.8 gal) | 40 L (10.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 2 |
| Cabins | 3 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord and 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord is a 1980s design by Westerly from UK, while the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord was penned by Ed Dubois. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 was designed by VPLP / Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost.
In terms of size, the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord measures 12.04m (39.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.81m, compared to the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 at 10.10m (33.1ft) with a 3.40m beam. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord is 1.94m longer than the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord displaces approximately 189% 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 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3, with an SA/D of 28.93 and 65.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 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 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 has a comfort ratio of 11.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.90. The ballast ratios are 36.4% for the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord and 43.5% for the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3, 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 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 offers 2 berths in 1 cabin with 40L water and 60L 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 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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