Hanse 400 vs 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 400 | 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Wauquiez |
| Year | 2002–2006 | 2005–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Jean Berret |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.10 m (39.7 ft) | 14.33 m (47.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.60 m (34.8 ft) | 11.89 m (39.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.80 m (12.5 ft) | 4.15 m (13.6 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) | 13,000 kg (28,660 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,350 kg (5,181 lbs) | 5,000 kg (11,023 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 100 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 280 L (74.0 gal) | 550 L (145.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 400 and 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 400 is a 2000s design by Hanse from Germany, while the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 is a 2000s offering from Wauquiez from France. The Hanse 400 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 was designed by Jean Berret.
In terms of size, the Hanse 400 measures 12.10m (39.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.80m, compared to the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 at 14.33m (47.0ft) with a 4.15m beam. The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 is 2.23m longer than the Hanse 400. The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 displaces approximately 71% 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 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47, with an SA/D of 17.45 and 95.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. 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 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 has a comfort ratio of 18.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.71. The ballast ratios are 30.9% for the Hanse 400 and 38.5% for the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47, 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 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 550L water and 300L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 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.
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