2002 Beneteau First 40.7 vs Hanse 400 — Comparison
2002 Beneteau First 40.7
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 | Hanse 400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Hanse |
| Year | 2002–2007 | 2002–2006 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Bruce Farr | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 12.10 m (39.7 ft) |
| LWL | 10.82 m (35.5 ft) | 10.60 m (34.8 ft) |
| Beam | 3.86 m (12.7 ft) | 3.80 m (12.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.30 m (7.5 ft) | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,030 kg (15,498 lbs) | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,722 kg (6,001 lbs) | 2,350 kg (5,181 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 74.0 m² (797 ft²) | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 280 L (74.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 and Hanse 400 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 is a 2000s design by Beneteau from France, while the Hanse 400 is a 2000s offering from Hanse from Germany. The 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 was penned by Bruce Farr. The Hanse 400 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 measures 12.19m (40.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.86m, compared to the Hanse 400 at 12.10m (39.7ft) with a 3.80m beam. The 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 is 0.09m longer than the Hanse 400. The Hanse 400 displaces approximately 8% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.49 and 74.0 m² of sail area. The Hanse 400, with an SA/D of 17.87 and 68.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.81). The Hanse 400 has a comfort ratio of 16.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 38.7% for the 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 and 30.9% for the Hanse 400, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 provides 7 berths in 3 cabins with 160L of water capacity and 80L of fuel. The Hanse 400 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 280L water and 150L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hanse 400 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 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 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 400 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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