Beneteau First 33.7 vs Hanse 415 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau First 33.7 | Hanse 415 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Hanse |
| Year | 2001–2006 | 2011–2017 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Jean Berret | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.04 m (32.9 ft) | 12.40 m (40.7 ft) |
| LWL | 8.89 m (29.2 ft) | 10.90 m (35.8 ft) |
| Beam | 3.32 m (10.9 ft) | 3.96 m (13.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,700 kg (10,362 lbs) | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,650 kg (3,638 lbs) | 2,650 kg (5,842 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 55.0 m² (592 ft²) | 73.0 m² (786 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 310 L (81.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau First 33.7 and Hanse 415 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau First 33.7 is a 2000s design by Beneteau from France, while the Hanse 415 is a modern offering from Hanse from Germany. The Beneteau First 33.7 was penned by Jean Berret. The Hanse 415 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Beneteau First 33.7 measures 10.04m (32.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.32m, compared to the Hanse 415 at 12.40m (40.7ft) with a 3.96m beam. The Hanse 415 is 2.36m longer than the Beneteau First 33.7. The Hanse 415 displaces approximately 81% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Beneteau First 33.7 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.92 and 55.0 m² of sail area. The Hanse 415, with an SA/D of 17.81 and 73.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Beneteau First 33.7 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Beneteau First 33.7 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.79). The Hanse 415 has a comfort ratio of 16.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 35.1% for the Beneteau First 33.7 and 31.2% for the Hanse 415, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Beneteau First 33.7 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 150L of water capacity and 80L of fuel. The Hanse 415 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 310L water and 170L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Beneteau First 33.7 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 Beneteau First 33.7 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Hanse 415 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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