2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 vs 2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 — Comparison
2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35
2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 | 2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Fountaine Pajot |
| Year | 2015–2018 | 2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Catamaran |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Groupe Finot-Conq | Berret-Racoupeau |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.45 m (34.3 ft) | 13.42 m (44.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.38 m (30.8 ft) | 12.80 m (42.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.72 m (12.2 ft) | 7.67 m (25.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 1.28 m (4.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,100 kg (13,448 lbs) | 12,500 kg (27,558 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) | — |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) | 100.0 m² (1,076 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Mini Keel |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 2 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 480 L (126.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 860 L (227.2 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 10 |
| Cabins | 2 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 and 2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 represent different approaches to sailboat design. The 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 is a modern offering from Fountaine Pajot from France. The 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 was penned by Groupe Finot-Conq. The 2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 was designed by Berret-Racoupeau.
In terms of size, the 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 measures 10.45m (34.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.72m, compared to the 2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 at 13.42m (44.0ft) with a 7.67m beam. The 2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 is 2.97m longer than the 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35. The 2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 displaces approximately 105% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.35 and 57.0 m² of sail area. The 2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45, with an SA/D of 18.86 and 100.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.3) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.82). The 2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 has a comfort ratio of 7.5 and a capsize screening value of 1.32. The ballast ratios are 30.3% for the 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 and 0.0% for the 2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 200L of water capacity and 80L of fuel. The 2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 860L water and 480L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2015 Beneteau Oceanis 35 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 2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 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 2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.