Hunter 27 vs 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 — Comparison
Hunter 27
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hunter 27 | 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hunter | Beneteau |
| Year | 1992–1998 | 2009–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Hunter Design Team | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) | 10.44 m (34.3 ft) |
| LWL | 7.32 m (24.0 ft) | 9.20 m (30.2 ft) |
| Beam | 2.79 m (9.2 ft) | 3.42 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.52 m (5.0 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) | 5,550 kg (12,236 lbs) |
| Ballast | 907 kg (2,000 lbs) | 1,600 kg (3,527 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 33.0 m² (355 ft²) | 51.0 m² (549 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 12 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 45 L (11.9 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 68 L (18.0 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hunter 27 and 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hunter 27 is a 1990s design by Hunter from USA, while the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 is a 2000s offering from Beneteau from France. The Hunter 27 was penned by Hunter Design Team. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the Hunter 27 measures 8.23m (27.0ft) overall with a beam of 2.79m, compared to the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 at 10.44m (34.3ft) with a 3.42m beam. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 is 2.21m longer than the Hunter 27. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 displaces approximately 122% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hunter 27 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.23 and 33.0 m² of sail area. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34, with an SA/D of 16.53 and 51.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Hunter 27 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hunter 27 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.0) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.82). The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 has a comfort ratio of 18.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 36.4% for the Hunter 27 and 28.8% for the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hunter 27 provides 5 berths in 1 cabin with 68L of water capacity and 45L of fuel. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 150L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 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 Hunter 27 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 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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