2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 vs 2010 X-Yachts Xc 35 — Comparison
2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 | 2010 X-Yachts Xc 35 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | X-Yachts |
| Year | 2000–2005 | 2010–2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Denmark |
| Designer | Groupe Finot | Niels Jeppesen |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.22 m (40.1 ft) | 10.57 m (34.7 ft) |
| LWL | 10.52 m (34.5 ft) | 9.20 m (30.2 ft) |
| Beam | 3.90 m (12.8 ft) | 3.35 m (11.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,200 kg (18,078 lbs) | 5,800 kg (12,787 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,800 kg (6,173 lbs) | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 69.0 m² (743 ft²) | 52.0 m² (560 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 130 L (34.3 gal) | 70 L (18.5 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 140 L (37.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 and 2010 X-Yachts Xc 35 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 is a 2000s design by Beneteau from France, while the 2010 X-Yachts Xc 35 is a modern offering from X-Yachts from Denmark. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 was penned by Groupe Finot. The 2010 X-Yachts Xc 35 was designed by Niels Jeppesen.
In terms of size, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 measures 12.22m (40.1ft) overall with a beam of 3.90m, compared to the 2010 X-Yachts Xc 35 at 10.57m (34.7ft) with a 3.35m beam. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 is 1.65m longer than the 2010 X-Yachts Xc 35. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 displaces approximately 41% 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 2010 X-Yachts Xc 35, with an SA/D of 16.37 and 52.0 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 2010 X-Yachts Xc 35 has a comfort ratio of 19.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 34.2% for the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 and 36.2% for the 2010 X-Yachts Xc 35, 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 2010 X-Yachts Xc 35 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 140L water and 70L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2010 X-Yachts Xc 35 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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