2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 vs 1979 Cal 39 — Comparison
2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411
1979 Cal 39
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 | 1979 Cal 39 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Cal |
| Year | 2000–2005 | 1979–1985 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Groupe Finot | Bill Lapworth / C. Raymond Hunt |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.22 m (40.1 ft) | 11.89 m (39.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.52 m (34.5 ft) | 9.60 m (31.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.90 m (12.8 ft) | 3.66 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,200 kg (18,078 lbs) | 8,165 kg (18,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,800 kg (6,173 lbs) | 3,402 kg (7,500 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 69.0 m² (743 ft²) | 63.0 m² (678 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 30 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 130 L (34.3 gal) | 114 L (30.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 and 1979 Cal 39 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 is a 2000s design by Beneteau from France, while the 1979 Cal 39 is a 1970s offering from Cal from USA. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 was penned by Groupe Finot. The 1979 Cal 39 was designed by Bill Lapworth / C. Raymond Hunt.
In terms of size, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 measures 12.22m (40.1ft) overall with a beam of 3.90m, compared to the 1979 Cal 39 at 11.89m (39.0ft) with a 3.66m beam. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 is 0.33m longer than the 1979 Cal 39. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 displaces approximately 0% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.24 and 69.0 m² of sail area. The 1979 Cal 39, with an SA/D of 15.78 and 63.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 1979 Cal 39 has a comfort ratio of 21.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 34.2% for the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 and 41.7% for the 1979 Cal 39, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 250L of water capacity and 130L of fuel. The 1979 Cal 39 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 200L water and 114L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1979 Cal 39 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 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 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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