2008 Nautor Swan 45 vs Hanse 400 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2008 Nautor Swan 45 | Hanse 400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Nautor Swan | Hanse |
| Year | 2008–2013 | 2002–2006 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Finland | Germany |
| Designer | German Frers | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.84 m (45.4 ft) | 12.10 m (39.7 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 10.60 m (34.8 ft) |
| Beam | 4.10 m (13.5 ft) | 3.80 m (12.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,433 kg (23,001 lbs) | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) | 2,350 kg (5,181 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 180 L (47.6 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 280 L (74.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 and Hanse 400 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 is a 2000s design by Nautor Swan from Finland, while the Hanse 400 is a 2000s offering from Hanse from Germany. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 was penned by German Frers. The Hanse 400 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 measures 13.84m (45.4ft) overall with a beam of 4.10m, compared to the Hanse 400 at 12.10m (39.7ft) with a 3.80m beam. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 is 1.74m longer than the Hanse 400. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 displaces approximately 37% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.21 and 95.0 m² of sail area. The Hanse 400, with an SA/D of 17.87 and 68.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The Hanse 400 has a comfort ratio of 16.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 41.3% for the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 and 30.9% for the Hanse 400, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 provides 6 berths in 3 cabins with 350L of water capacity and 180L of fuel. The Hanse 400 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 280L water and 150L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hanse 400 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 Nautor Swan 45 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 400 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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