1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC vs Dufour 44 — Comparison
1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC
Dufour 44
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC | Dufour 44 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Dufour |
| Year | 1998–2003 | 2005–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Groupe Finot | Umberto Felci |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) | 13.20 m (43.3 ft) |
| LWL | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) | 11.55 m (37.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.65 m (12.0 ft) | 4.10 m (13.5 ft) |
| Draft | 1.68 m (5.5 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,100 kg (15,653 lbs) | 9,500 kg (20,944 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,500 kg (5,512 lbs) | 3,000 kg (6,614 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 59.0 m² (635 ft²) | 82.0 m² (883 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 350 L (92.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC and Dufour 44 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC is a 1990s design by Beneteau from France, while the Dufour 44 is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC was penned by Groupe Finot. The Dufour 44 was designed by Umberto Felci.
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 Dufour 44 at 13.20m (43.3ft) with a 4.10m beam. The Dufour 44 is 2.23m longer than the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC. The Dufour 44 displaces approximately 34% 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 Dufour 44, with an SA/D of 18.57 and 82.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Dufour 44 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 Dufour 44 has a comfort ratio of 15.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 35.2% for the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC and 31.6% for the Dufour 44, 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 Dufour 44 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 350L water and 200L 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 Dufour 44 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Dufour 44 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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