Catalina 36 MkII vs 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Catalina 36 MkII | 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Catalina | Beneteau |
| Year | 1999–2006 | 2012–2017 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) | 13.94 m (45.7 ft) |
| LWL | 9.60 m (31.5 ft) | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,577 kg (14,500 lbs) | 10,100 kg (22,267 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) | 3,100 kg (6,834 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 56.5 m² (608 ft²) | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 27 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 95 L (25.1 gal) | 180 L (47.6 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 189 L (49.9 gal) | 330 L (87.2 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Catalina 36 MkII and 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Catalina 36 MkII is a 1990s design by Catalina from USA, while the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The Catalina 36 MkII was penned by Gerry Douglas. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the Catalina 36 MkII measures 10.97m (36.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.55m, compared to the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 at 13.94m (45.7ft) with a 4.49m beam. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 is 2.97m longer than the Catalina 36 MkII. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 displaces approximately 54% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Catalina 36 MkII has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.35 and 56.5 m² of sail area. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45, with an SA/D of 19.13 and 88.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Catalina 36 MkII offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.7) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 has a comfort ratio of 12.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.83. The ballast ratios are 37.9% for the Catalina 36 MkII and 30.7% for the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Catalina 36 MkII provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 189L of water capacity and 95L of fuel. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 330L water and 180L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Catalina 36 MkII 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 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 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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