Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 vs 2015 ClubSwan 36 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 | 2015 ClubSwan 36 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Nautor Swan |
| Year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Finland |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Juan Kouyoumdjian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.34 m (33.9 ft) | 11.00 m (36.1 ft) |
| LWL | 9.35 m (30.7 ft) | 9.90 m (32.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.39 m (11.1 ft) | 3.30 m (10.8 ft) |
| Draft | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) | 2.30 m (7.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,200 kg (11,464 lbs) | 4,800 kg (10,582 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,600 kg (3,527 lbs) | 1,700 kg (3,748 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 52.0 m² (560 ft²) | 65.0 m² (700 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 40 L (10.6 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 4 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 and 2015 ClubSwan 36 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 2015 ClubSwan 36 is a modern offering from Nautor Swan from Finland. The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 2015 ClubSwan 36 was designed by Juan Kouyoumdjian.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 measures 10.34m (33.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.39m, compared to the 2015 ClubSwan 36 at 11.00m (36.1ft) with a 3.30m beam. The 2015 ClubSwan 36 is 0.66m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1. The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 displaces approximately 8% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.60 and 52.0 m² of sail area. The 2015 ClubSwan 36, with an SA/D of 23.21 and 65.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The 2015 ClubSwan 36 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 2015 ClubSwan 36 has a comfort ratio of 14.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 30.8% for the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 and 35.4% for the 2015 ClubSwan 36, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 200L of water capacity and 120L of fuel. The 2015 ClubSwan 36 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 60L water and 40L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 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 2015 ClubSwan 36 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 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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