Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 vs 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 38.1
2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 | 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Beneteau |
| Year | 2017 | 2012–2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.50 m (37.7 ft) | 12.43 m (40.8 ft) |
| LWL | 10.47 m (34.4 ft) | 10.89 m (35.7 ft) |
| Beam | 3.72 m (12.2 ft) | 3.99 m (13.1 ft) |
| Draft | 2.08 m (6.8 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,150 kg (15,763 lbs) | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) | 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 62.5 m² (673 ft²) | 74.0 m² (797 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 140 L (37.0 gal) | 140 L (37.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 and 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 measures 11.50m (37.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.72m, compared to the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 at 12.43m (40.8ft) with a 3.99m beam. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 is 0.93m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis 38.1. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 displaces approximately 19% 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 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41, with an SA/D of 18.05 and 74.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 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 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 has a comfort ratio of 16.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 30.8% for the Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 and 30.6% for the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41, 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 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 250L water and 140L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 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 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 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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