Hanse 400 vs 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 400 | 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Beneteau |
| Year | 2002–2006 | 2014–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Nauta Design / Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.10 m (39.7 ft) | 14.60 m (47.9 ft) |
| LWL | 10.60 m (34.8 ft) | 13.10 m (43.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.80 m (12.5 ft) | 4.56 m (15.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,350 kg (5,181 lbs) | 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) | 98.0 m² (1,055 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 280 L (74.0 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 10 |
| Cabins | 3 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 400 and 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 400 is a 2000s design by Hanse from Germany, while the 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The Hanse 400 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 was designed by Nauta Design / Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the Hanse 400 measures 12.10m (39.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.80m, compared to the 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 at 14.60m (47.9ft) with a 4.56m beam. The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 is 2.50m longer than the Hanse 400. The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 displaces approximately 51% 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 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48, with an SA/D of 19.54 and 98.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 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 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 has a comfort ratio of 12.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.81. The ballast ratios are 30.9% for the Hanse 400 and 30.4% for the 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48, 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 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 400L water and 200L 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 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 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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