Hanse 370 vs Catalina 385 — Comparison
Hanse 370
Catalina 385
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 370 | Catalina 385 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Catalina |
| Year | 2004–2008 | 2006–2014 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | USA |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Gerry Douglas |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.40 m (37.4 ft) | 11.73 m (38.5 ft) |
| LWL | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) | 10.21 m (33.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.63 m (11.9 ft) | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 2.06 m (6.8 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,800 kg (14,991 lbs) | 8,165 kg (18,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) | 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 60.0 m² (646 ft²) | 65.0 m² (700 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 35 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 130 L (34.3 gal) | 114 L (30.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 242 L (63.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 370 and Catalina 385 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 370 is a 2000s design by Hanse from Germany, while the Catalina 385 is a 2000s offering from Catalina from USA. The Hanse 370 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The Catalina 385 was designed by Gerry Douglas.
In terms of size, the Hanse 370 measures 11.40m (37.4ft) overall with a beam of 3.63m, compared to the Catalina 385 at 11.73m (38.5ft) with a 3.76m beam. The Catalina 385 is 0.33m longer than the Hanse 370. The Catalina 385 displaces approximately 20% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hanse 370 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.98 and 60.0 m² of sail area. The Catalina 385, with an SA/D of 16.29 and 65.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Hanse 370 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hanse 370 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The Catalina 385 has a comfort ratio of 18.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 30.9% for the Hanse 370 and 38.9% for the Catalina 385, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hanse 370 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 250L of water capacity and 130L of fuel. The Catalina 385 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 242L water and 114L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Catalina 385 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 370 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Catalina 385 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.