Hanse 400 vs 2004 Najad 405 — Comparison
Hanse 400
2004 Najad 405
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 400 | 2004 Najad 405 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Najad |
| Year | 2002–2006 | 2004–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Sweden |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Judel/Vrolijk |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.10 m (39.7 ft) | 12.40 m (40.7 ft) |
| LWL | 10.60 m (34.8 ft) | 10.40 m (34.1 ft) |
| Beam | 3.80 m (12.5 ft) | 3.82 m (12.5 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) | 9,200 kg (20,283 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,350 kg (5,181 lbs) | 3,600 kg (7,937 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) | 73.0 m² (786 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 280 L (74.0 gal) | 350 L (92.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 400 and 2004 Najad 405 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 400 is a 2000s design by Hanse from Germany, while the 2004 Najad 405 is a 2000s offering from Najad from Sweden. The Hanse 400 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The 2004 Najad 405 was designed by Judel/Vrolijk.
In terms of size, the Hanse 400 measures 12.10m (39.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.80m, compared to the 2004 Najad 405 at 12.40m (40.7ft) with a 3.82m beam. The 2004 Najad 405 is 0.30m longer than the Hanse 400. The 2004 Najad 405 displaces approximately 21% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hanse 400 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.87 and 68.0 m² of sail area. The 2004 Najad 405, with an SA/D of 16.89 and 73.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Hanse 400 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hanse 400 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 2004 Najad 405 has a comfort ratio of 19.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 30.9% for the Hanse 400 and 39.1% for the 2004 Najad 405, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hanse 400 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 280L of water capacity and 150L of fuel. The 2004 Najad 405 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 350L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2004 Najad 405 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 Hanse 400 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.