2013 Beneteau Sense 50 vs Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 — Comparison
2013 Beneteau Sense 50
Jeanneau Sun Loft 47
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 | Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2013–2018 | 2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Berret-Racoupeau | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 15.42 m (50.6 ft) | 14.20 m (46.6 ft) |
| LWL | 13.80 m (45.3 ft) | 13.00 m (42.7 ft) |
| Beam | 4.70 m (15.4 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 14,000 kg (30,865 lbs) | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,000 kg (8,818 lbs) | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 105.0 m² (1,130 ft²) | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 12 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 and Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 was penned by Berret-Racoupeau. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 measures 15.42m (50.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.70m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 at 14.20m (46.6ft) with a 4.49m beam. The 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 is 1.22m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47. The 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 displaces approximately 22% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.36 and 105.0 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47, with an SA/D of 17.55 and 88.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 has a comfort ratio of 13.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.80. The ballast ratios are 28.6% for the 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 and 27.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 400L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 offers 12 berths in 4 cabins with 400L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 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 Sense 50 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.