Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 vs 2012 Contest 55CS — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62
2012 Contest 55CS
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 | 2012 Contest 55CS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Contest |
| Year | 2017 | 2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Netherlands |
| Designer | Berret-Racoupeau | Dick Zaal |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 18.90 m (62.0 ft) | 16.80 m (55.1 ft) |
| LWL | 16.97 m (55.7 ft) | 14.00 m (45.9 ft) |
| Beam | 5.22 m (17.1 ft) | 4.65 m (15.3 ft) |
| Draft | 2.80 m (9.2 ft) | 2.40 m (7.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 24,000 kg (52,911 lbs) | 20,000 kg (44,092 lbs) |
| Ballast | 7,800 kg (17,196 lbs) | 7,500 kg (16,535 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 160.0 m² (1,722 ft²) | 125.0 m² (1,346 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Steel |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 150 HP | 150 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 500 L (132.1 gal) | 600 L (158.5 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 800 L (211.3 gal) | 900 L (237.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 and 2012 Contest 55CS represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 2012 Contest 55CS is a modern offering from Contest from Netherlands. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 was penned by Berret-Racoupeau. The 2012 Contest 55CS was designed by Dick Zaal.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 measures 18.90m (62.0ft) overall with a beam of 5.22m, compared to the 2012 Contest 55CS at 16.80m (55.1ft) with a 4.65m beam. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 is 2.10m longer than the 2012 Contest 55CS. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 displaces approximately 20% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.53 and 160.0 m² of sail area. The 2012 Contest 55CS, with an SA/D of 17.23 and 125.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.3) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.73). The 2012 Contest 55CS has a comfort ratio of 18.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.69. The ballast ratios are 32.5% for the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 and 37.5% for the 2012 Contest 55CS, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 800L of water capacity and 500L of fuel. The 2012 Contest 55CS offers 8 berths in 4 cabins with 900L water and 600L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2012 Contest 55CS 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 Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 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 Yacht 62 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.