Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 vs Hanse 470 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 38.1
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 | Hanse 470 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Hanse |
| Year | 2017 | 2013–2017 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.50 m (37.7 ft) | 14.45 m (47.4 ft) |
| LWL | 10.47 m (34.4 ft) | 12.85 m (42.2 ft) |
| Beam | 3.72 m (12.2 ft) | 4.42 m (14.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.08 m (6.8 ft) | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,150 kg (15,763 lbs) | 11,800 kg (26,015 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) | 3,700 kg (8,157 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 62.5 m² (673 ft²) | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 140 L (37.0 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 430 L (113.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 10 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 and Hanse 470 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Hanse 470 is a modern offering from Hanse from Germany. The Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The Hanse 470 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 measures 11.50m (37.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.72m, compared to the Hanse 470 at 14.45m (47.4ft) with a 4.42m beam. The Hanse 470 is 2.95m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis 38.1. The Hanse 470 displaces approximately 65% 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 Hanse 470, with an SA/D of 18.81 and 96.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Hanse 470 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 Hanse 470 has a comfort ratio of 14.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 30.8% for the Beneteau Oceanis 38.1 and 31.4% for the Hanse 470, 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 Hanse 470 offers 10 berths in 3 cabins with 430L water and 250L 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 Hanse 470 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Hanse 470 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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