1990 Westerly Oceanquest vs 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 — Comparison
2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1990 Westerly Oceanquest | 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Westerly | Beneteau |
| Year | 1990–1996 | 2012–2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | UK | France |
| Designer | Ed Dubois | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.67 m (35.0 ft) | 12.43 m (40.8 ft) |
| LWL | 8.84 m (29.0 ft) | 10.89 m (35.7 ft) |
| Beam | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) | 3.99 m (13.1 ft) |
| Draft | 1.07 m (3.5 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,897 kg (13,001 lbs) | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs) | 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 46.0 m² (495 ft²) | 74.0 m² (797 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Bilge | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 23 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 140 L (37.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest and 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest is a 1990s design by Westerly from UK, while the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest was penned by Ed Dubois. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest measures 10.67m (35.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.40m, compared to the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 at 12.43m (40.8ft) with a 3.99m beam. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 is 1.76m longer than the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 displaces approximately 44% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest has modest sail power for its displacement with an SA/D ratio of 14.32 and 46.0 m² of sail area. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41, with an SA/D of 18.05 and 74.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 20.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 has a comfort ratio of 16.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest and 30.6% for the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 200L of water capacity and 100L of fuel. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 250L water and 140L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest 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 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 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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