2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 vs 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 — Comparison
2013 Beneteau Figaro 3
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 | 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Beneteau |
| Year | 2013 | 2009–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | VPLP / Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) | 10.44 m (34.3 ft) |
| LWL | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) | 9.20 m (30.2 ft) |
| Beam | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) | 3.42 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,450 kg (7,606 lbs) | 5,550 kg (12,236 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 1,600 kg (3,527 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 65.0 m² (700 ft²) | 51.0 m² (549 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 20 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L (15.9 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 40 L (10.6 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 2 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 and 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 is a 2000s offering from Beneteau from France. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 was penned by VPLP / Van Peteghem Lauriot-Prévost. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 measures 10.10m (33.1ft) overall with a beam of 3.40m, compared to the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 at 10.44m (34.3ft) with a 3.42m beam. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 is 0.34m longer than the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 displaces approximately 61% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 28.93 and 65.0 m² of sail area. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34, with an SA/D of 16.53 and 51.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 11.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.90). The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 has a comfort ratio of 18.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 43.5% for the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 and 28.8% for the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 provides 2 berths in 1 cabin with 40L of water capacity and 60L of fuel. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 150L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 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 2013 Beneteau Figaro 3 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 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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