Hanse 430 vs 1991 Westerly Seahawk — Comparison
Hanse 430
1991 Westerly Seahawk
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 430 | 1991 Westerly Seahawk |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Westerly |
| Year | 2004–2009 | 1991–1997 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | UK |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Ed Dubois |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.10 m (43.0 ft) | 10.36 m (34.0 ft) |
| LWL | 11.40 m (37.4 ft) | 8.53 m (28.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.10 m (13.5 ft) | 3.35 m (11.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.05 m (6.7 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,200 kg (20,283 lbs) | 6,123 kg (13,499 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,900 kg (6,393 lbs) | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 81.0 m² (872 ft²) | 48.0 m² (517 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 28 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 114 L (30.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 220 L (58.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 430 and 1991 Westerly Seahawk represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 430 is a 2000s design by Hanse from Germany, while the 1991 Westerly Seahawk is a 1990s offering from Westerly from UK. The Hanse 430 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The 1991 Westerly Seahawk was designed by Ed Dubois.
In terms of size, the Hanse 430 measures 13.10m (43.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.10m, compared to the 1991 Westerly Seahawk at 10.36m (34.0ft) with a 3.35m beam. The Hanse 430 is 2.74m longer than the 1991 Westerly Seahawk. The Hanse 430 displaces approximately 50% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hanse 430 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.74 and 81.0 m² of sail area. The 1991 Westerly Seahawk, with an SA/D of 14.57 and 48.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The Hanse 430 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hanse 430 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 1991 Westerly Seahawk has a comfort ratio of 22.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 31.5% for the Hanse 430 and 40.8% for the 1991 Westerly Seahawk, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hanse 430 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 350L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The 1991 Westerly Seahawk offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 220L water and 114L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1991 Westerly Seahawk 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 430 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 430 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.