1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 vs 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 — Comparison
1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461
2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 | 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Wauquiez |
| Year | 1995–2000 | 2010–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Groupe Finot | Jean Berret |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.02 m (46.0 ft) | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 11.58 m (38.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.37 m (14.3 ft) | 4.05 m (13.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,340 kg (25,000 lbs) | 11,340 kg (25,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) | 4,400 kg (9,700 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 88.3 m² (951 ft²) | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 450 L (118.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 and 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 is a 1990s design by Beneteau from France, while the 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 is a modern offering from Wauquiez from France. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 was penned by Groupe Finot. The 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 was designed by Jean Berret.
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 Wauquiez Centurion 45 at 13.72m (45.0ft) with a 4.05m beam. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 is 0.30m longer than the 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45.
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 Wauquiez Centurion 45, with an SA/D of 17.71 and 88.0 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 Wauquiez Centurion 45 has a comfort ratio of 18.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.72. The ballast ratios are 32.0% for the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 and 38.8% for the 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45, 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 Wauquiez Centurion 45 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 450L water and 250L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 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.