2004 Oyster 46 vs 2000 Sabre 386 — Comparison
2004 Oyster 46
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2004 Oyster 46 | 2000 Sabre 386 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Oyster | Sabre |
| Year | 2004–2010 | 2000–2007 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | United Kingdom | USA |
| Designer | Rob Humphreys | Jim Taylor |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.02 m (46.0 ft) | 11.58 m (38.0 ft) |
| LWL | 11.60 m (38.1 ft) | 9.75 m (32.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.20 m (13.8 ft) | 3.56 m (11.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.05 m (6.7 ft) | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 12,500 kg (27,558 lbs) | 7,257 kg (15,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,800 kg (10,582 lbs) | 2,948 kg (6,499 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 90.0 m² (969 ft²) | 60.5 m² (651 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 35 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 114 L (30.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 450 L (118.9 gal) | 189 L (49.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2004 Oyster 46 and 2000 Sabre 386 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2004 Oyster 46 is a 2000s design by Oyster from United Kingdom, while the 2000 Sabre 386 is a 2000s offering from Sabre from USA. The 2004 Oyster 46 was penned by Rob Humphreys. The 2000 Sabre 386 was designed by Jim Taylor.
In terms of size, the 2004 Oyster 46 measures 14.02m (46.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.20m, compared to the 2000 Sabre 386 at 11.58m (38.0ft) with a 3.56m beam. The 2004 Oyster 46 is 2.44m longer than the 2000 Sabre 386. The 2004 Oyster 46 displaces approximately 72% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2004 Oyster 46 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.97 and 90.0 m² of sail area. The 2000 Sabre 386, with an SA/D of 16.40 and 60.5 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2004 Oyster 46 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2004 Oyster 46 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.7) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.73). The 2000 Sabre 386 has a comfort ratio of 19.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.74. The ballast ratios are 38.4% for the 2004 Oyster 46 and 40.6% for the 2000 Sabre 386, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2004 Oyster 46 provides 7 berths in 3 cabins with 450L of water capacity and 250L of fuel. The 2000 Sabre 386 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 189L water and 114L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2000 Sabre 386 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 2004 Oyster 46 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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