Hanse 315 vs 1982 Freedom 28 — Comparison
1982 Freedom 28
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 315 | 1982 Freedom 28 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Freedom |
| Year | 2010–2016 | 1982–1988 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | USA |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Garry Hoyt |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.65 m (31.7 ft) | 8.53 m (28.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.55 m (28.1 ft) | 7.01 m (23.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.15 m (10.3 ft) | 2.84 m (9.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) | 1.14 m (3.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,200 kg (2,646 lbs) | 907 kg (2,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 41.5 m² (447 ft²) | 29.0 m² (312 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 10 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 85 L (22.5 gal) | 38 L (10.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 5 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 315 and 1982 Freedom 28 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 315 is a modern design by Hanse from Germany, while the 1982 Freedom 28 is a 1980s offering from Freedom from USA. The Hanse 315 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The 1982 Freedom 28 was designed by Garry Hoyt.
In terms of size, the Hanse 315 measures 9.65m (31.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.15m, compared to the 1982 Freedom 28 at 8.53m (28.0ft) with a 2.84m beam. The Hanse 315 is 1.12m longer than the 1982 Freedom 28. The Hanse 315 displaces approximately 68% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hanse 315 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.20 and 41.5 m² of sail area. The 1982 Freedom 28, with an SA/D of 16.02 and 29.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Hanse 315 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hanse 315 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 1982 Freedom 28 has a comfort ratio of 17.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.84. The ballast ratios are 28.6% for the Hanse 315 and 36.4% for the 1982 Freedom 28, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hanse 315 provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 120L of water capacity and 85L of fuel. The 1982 Freedom 28 offers 5 berths in 1 cabin with 57L water and 38L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hanse 315 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 315 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1982 Freedom 28 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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