Hanse 320 vs 2000 Hallberg-Rassy 31 — Comparison
Hanse 320
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 320 | 2000 Hallberg-Rassy 31 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Hallberg-Rassy |
| Year | 2005–2010 | 2000–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Sweden |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | German Frers |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.92 m (32.5 ft) | 9.47 m (31.1 ft) |
| LWL | 8.80 m (28.9 ft) | 8.25 m (27.1 ft) |
| Beam | 3.28 m (10.8 ft) | 3.18 m (10.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,600 kg (10,141 lbs) | 4,600 kg (10,141 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs) | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 46.0 m² (495 ft²) | 44.5 m² (479 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 90 L (23.8 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 140 L (37.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 320 and 2000 Hallberg-Rassy 31 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 320 is a 2000s design by Hanse from Germany, while the 2000 Hallberg-Rassy 31 is a 2000s offering from Hallberg-Rassy from Sweden. The Hanse 320 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The 2000 Hallberg-Rassy 31 was designed by German Frers.
In terms of size, the Hanse 320 measures 9.92m (32.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.28m, compared to the 2000 Hallberg-Rassy 31 at 9.47m (31.1ft) with a 3.18m beam. The Hanse 320 is 0.45m longer than the 2000 Hallberg-Rassy 31.
Looking at performance, the Hanse 320 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.90 and 46.0 m² of sail area. The 2000 Hallberg-Rassy 31, with an SA/D of 16.35 and 44.5 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Hanse 320 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hanse 320 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.79). The 2000 Hallberg-Rassy 31 has a comfort ratio of 20.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 30.4% for the Hanse 320 and 40.2% for the 2000 Hallberg-Rassy 31, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hanse 320 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 150L of water capacity and 90L of fuel. The 2000 Hallberg-Rassy 31 offers 5 berths in 2 cabins with 140L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2000 Hallberg-Rassy 31 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 320 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 320 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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