Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 vs 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 38.1
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 | 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Wauquiez |
| Year | 2017 | 2008–2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Jean Berret |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.50 m (37.7 ft) | 14.33 m (47.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.47 m (34.4 ft) | 12.00 m (39.4 ft) |
| Beam | 3.72 m (12.2 ft) | 4.20 m (13.8 ft) |
| Draft | 2.08 m (6.8 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,150 kg (15,763 lbs) | 12,500 kg (27,558 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) | 4,800 kg (10,582 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 62.5 m² (673 ft²) | 92.0 m² (990 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 100 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 140 L (37.0 gal) | 280 L (74.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 and 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 is a 2000s offering from Wauquiez from France. The Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 was designed by Jean Berret.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 measures 11.50m (37.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.72m, compared to the 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 at 14.33m (47.0ft) with a 4.20m beam. The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 is 2.83m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis 38.1. The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 displaces approximately 75% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.11 and 62.5 m² of sail area. The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47, with an SA/D of 17.35 and 92.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 has a comfort ratio of 17.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 30.8% for the Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 and 38.4% for the 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 250L of water capacity and 140L of fuel. The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 500L water and 280L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 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 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2008 Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 47 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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