1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 vs 2010 Oyster 475 — Comparison
1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461
2010 Oyster 475
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 | 2010 Oyster 475 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Oyster |
| Year | 1995–2000 | 2010–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Designer | Groupe Finot | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.02 m (46.0 ft) | 14.50 m (47.6 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 12.30 m (40.4 ft) |
| Beam | 4.37 m (14.3 ft) | 4.30 m (14.1 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,340 kg (25,000 lbs) | 13,500 kg (29,762 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 88.3 m² (951 ft²) | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 280 L (74.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 and 2010 Oyster 475 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 is a 1990s design by Beneteau from France, while the 2010 Oyster 475 is a modern offering from Oyster from United Kingdom. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 was penned by Groupe Finot. The 2010 Oyster 475 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 measures 14.02m (46.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.37m, compared to the 2010 Oyster 475 at 14.50m (47.6ft) with a 4.30m beam. The 2010 Oyster 475 is 0.48m longer than the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461. The 2010 Oyster 475 displaces approximately 19% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.77 and 88.3 m² of sail area. The 2010 Oyster 475, with an SA/D of 17.02 and 95.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 2010 Oyster 475 has a comfort ratio of 17.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.72. The ballast ratios are 32.0% for the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 and 37.8% for the 2010 Oyster 475, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 provides 8 berths in 4 cabins with 400L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The 2010 Oyster 475 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 500L water and 280L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2010 Oyster 475 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 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.