Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 vs Hanse 588 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62
Hanse 588
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 | Hanse 588 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Hanse |
| Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Berret-Racoupeau | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 18.90 m (62.0 ft) | 17.55 m (57.6 ft) |
| LWL | 16.97 m (55.7 ft) | 15.62 m (51.2 ft) |
| Beam | 5.22 m (17.1 ft) | 5.09 m (16.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.80 m (9.2 ft) | 2.60 m (8.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 24,000 kg (52,911 lbs) | 19,000 kg (41,888 lbs) |
| Ballast | 7,800 kg (17,196 lbs) | 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 160.0 m² (1,722 ft²) | 143.0 m² (1,539 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 150 HP | 110 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 500 L (132.1 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 800 L (211.3 gal) | 700 L (184.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 10 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 and Hanse 588 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Hanse 588 is a modern offering from Hanse from Germany. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 was penned by Berret-Racoupeau. The Hanse 588 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 measures 18.90m (62.0ft) overall with a beam of 5.22m, compared to the Hanse 588 at 17.55m (57.6ft) with a 5.09m beam. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 is 1.35m longer than the Hanse 588. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 displaces approximately 26% 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 Hanse 588, with an SA/D of 20.40 and 143.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The Hanse 588 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 Hanse 588 has a comfort ratio of 12.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 32.5% for the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 and 32.6% for the Hanse 588, 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 Hanse 588 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 700L water and 400L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 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 588 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.