Hanse 320 vs 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 — Comparison
Hanse 320
2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 320 | 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Beneteau |
| Year | 2005–2010 | 2008–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.92 m (32.5 ft) | 11.35 m (37.2 ft) |
| LWL | 8.80 m (28.9 ft) | 9.93 m (32.6 ft) |
| Beam | 3.28 m (10.8 ft) | 3.72 m (12.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,600 kg (10,141 lbs) | 6,680 kg (14,727 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs) | 2,000 kg (4,409 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 46.0 m² (495 ft²) | 59.0 m² (635 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 90 L (23.8 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 320 and 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 320 is a 2000s design by Hanse from Germany, while the 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 is a 2000s offering from Beneteau from France. The Hanse 320 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the Hanse 320 measures 9.92m (32.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.28m, compared to the 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 at 11.35m (37.2ft) with a 3.72m beam. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 is 1.43m longer than the Hanse 320. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 displaces approximately 45% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
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 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37, with an SA/D of 16.90 and 59.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 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 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 has a comfort ratio of 16.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 30.4% for the Hanse 320 and 29.9% for the 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37, 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 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 200L water and 100L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hanse 320 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 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 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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