Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 vs Jeanneau Yacht 55 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62
Jeanneau Yacht 55
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 | Jeanneau Yacht 55 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Berret-Racoupeau | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 18.90 m (62.0 ft) | 17.14 m (56.2 ft) |
| LWL | 16.97 m (55.7 ft) | 15.10 m (49.5 ft) |
| Beam | 5.22 m (17.1 ft) | 4.86 m (15.9 ft) |
| Draft | 2.80 m (9.2 ft) | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 24,000 kg (52,911 lbs) | 18,000 kg (39,683 lbs) |
| Ballast | 7,800 kg (17,196 lbs) | 5,800 kg (12,787 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 160.0 m² (1,722 ft²) | 130.0 m² (1,399 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) | 660 L (174.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 10 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 and Jeanneau Yacht 55 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Jeanneau Yacht 55 is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 was penned by Berret-Racoupeau. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 measures 18.90m (62.0ft) overall with a beam of 5.22m, compared to the Jeanneau Yacht 55 at 17.14m (56.2ft) with a 4.86m beam. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 is 1.76m longer than the Jeanneau Yacht 55. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 displaces approximately 33% 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 Jeanneau Yacht 55, with an SA/D of 19.22 and 130.0 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 Jeanneau Yacht 55 has a comfort ratio of 13.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.74. The ballast ratios are 32.5% for the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 and 32.2% for the Jeanneau Yacht 55, 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 Jeanneau Yacht 55 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 660L water and 400L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Yacht 55 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: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.