Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 vs Hunter 33 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 30.1
Hunter 33
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 | Hunter 33 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Hunter |
| Year | 2019 | 1988–1994 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Hunter Design Team |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.53 m (31.3 ft) | 10.06 m (33.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.65 m (28.4 ft) | 8.53 m (28.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) | 3.35 m (11.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) | 1.68 m (5.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,300 kg (9,480 lbs) | 4,763 kg (10,501 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs) | 1,814 kg (3,999 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) | 48.0 m² (517 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 76 L (20.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 151 L (39.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and Hunter 33 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Hunter 33 is a 1980s offering from Hunter from USA. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The Hunter 33 was designed by Hunter Design Team.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 measures 9.53m (31.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.10m, compared to the Hunter 33 at 10.06m (33.0ft) with a 3.35m beam. The Hunter 33 is 0.53m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1. The Hunter 33 displaces approximately 11% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.52 and 43.0 m² of sail area. The Hunter 33, with an SA/D of 17.23 and 48.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Hunter 33 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The Hunter 33 has a comfort ratio of 18.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.80. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and 38.1% for the Hunter 33, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 150L of water capacity and 100L of fuel. The Hunter 33 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 151L water and 76L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 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 Hunter 33 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Hunter 33 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.