1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC vs 2003 Sabre 402 — Comparison
1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC | 2003 Sabre 402 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Sabre |
| Year | 1998–2003 | 2003–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Groupe Finot | Jim Taylor |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) | 10.36 m (34.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.65 m (12.0 ft) | 3.72 m (12.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.68 m (5.5 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,100 kg (15,653 lbs) | 8,165 kg (18,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,500 kg (5,512 lbs) | 3,266 kg (7,200 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 59.0 m² (635 ft²) | 66.0 m² (710 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 151 L (39.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 227 L (60.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC and 2003 Sabre 402 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC is a 1990s design by Beneteau from France, while the 2003 Sabre 402 is a 2000s offering from Sabre from USA. The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC was penned by Groupe Finot. The 2003 Sabre 402 was designed by Jim Taylor.
In terms of size, the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC measures 10.97m (36.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.65m, compared to the 2003 Sabre 402 at 12.19m (40.0ft) with a 3.72m beam. The 2003 Sabre 402 is 1.22m longer than the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC. The 2003 Sabre 402 displaces approximately 15% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.23 and 59.0 m² of sail area. The 2003 Sabre 402, with an SA/D of 16.54 and 66.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2003 Sabre 402 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 2003 Sabre 402 has a comfort ratio of 18.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.74. The ballast ratios are 35.2% for the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC and 40.0% for the 2003 Sabre 402, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 200L of water capacity and 100L of fuel. The 2003 Sabre 402 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 227L water and 151L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC 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 2003 Sabre 402 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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