1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC vs 2007 Moody 46 — Comparison
1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC | 2007 Moody 46 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Moody |
| Year | 1998–2003 | 2007–2014 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Groupe Finot | Bill Dixon |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) | 13.95 m (45.8 ft) |
| LWL | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) | 12.30 m (40.4 ft) |
| Beam | 3.65 m (12.0 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 1.68 m (5.5 ft) | 1.89 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,100 kg (15,653 lbs) | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,500 kg (5,512 lbs) | 5,200 kg (11,464 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 59.0 m² (635 ft²) | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC and 2007 Moody 46 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC is a 1990s design by Beneteau from France, while the 2007 Moody 46 is a 2000s offering from Moody from Germany. The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC was penned by Groupe Finot. The 2007 Moody 46 was designed by Bill Dixon.
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 2007 Moody 46 at 13.95m (45.8ft) with a 4.49m beam. The 2007 Moody 46 is 2.98m longer than the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC. The 2007 Moody 46 displaces approximately 104% 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 2007 Moody 46, with an SA/D of 16.40 and 96.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2007 Moody 46 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 2007 Moody 46 has a comfort ratio of 18.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.74. The ballast ratios are 35.2% for the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC and 35.9% for the 2007 Moody 46, 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 2007 Moody 46 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 500L water and 300L 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 2007 Moody 46 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2007 Moody 46 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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