Hanse 315 vs Catalina 36 MkII — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 315 | Catalina 36 MkII |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Catalina |
| Year | 2010–2016 | 1999–2006 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | USA |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Gerry Douglas |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.65 m (31.7 ft) | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.55 m (28.1 ft) | 9.60 m (31.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.15 m (10.3 ft) | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) |
| Draft | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) | 6,577 kg (14,500 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,200 kg (2,646 lbs) | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 41.5 m² (447 ft²) | 56.5 m² (608 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 27 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 85 L (22.5 gal) | 95 L (25.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 189 L (49.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 7 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 315 and Catalina 36 MkII represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 315 is a modern design by Hanse from Germany, while the Catalina 36 MkII is a 1990s offering from Catalina from USA. The Hanse 315 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The Catalina 36 MkII was designed by Gerry Douglas.
In terms of size, the Hanse 315 measures 9.65m (31.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.15m, compared to the Catalina 36 MkII at 10.97m (36.0ft) with a 3.55m beam. The Catalina 36 MkII is 1.32m longer than the Hanse 315. The Catalina 36 MkII displaces approximately 57% 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 Catalina 36 MkII, with an SA/D of 16.35 and 56.5 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Catalina 36 MkII 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 Catalina 36 MkII has a comfort ratio of 18.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 28.6% for the Hanse 315 and 37.9% for the Catalina 36 MkII, 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 Catalina 36 MkII offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 189L water and 95L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Catalina 36 MkII 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 Catalina 36 MkII has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Catalina 36 MkII 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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