Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 vs Catalina 36 MkII — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 30.1
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 | Catalina 36 MkII |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Catalina |
| Year | 2019 | 1999–2006 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Gerry Douglas |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.53 m (31.3 ft) | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.65 m (28.4 ft) | 9.60 m (31.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) |
| Draft | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,300 kg (9,480 lbs) | 6,577 kg (14,500 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs) | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) | 56.5 m² (608 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 27 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 95 L (25.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 189 L (49.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 7 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and Catalina 36 MkII represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Catalina 36 MkII is a 1990s offering from Catalina from USA. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The Catalina 36 MkII was designed by Gerry Douglas.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 measures 9.53m (31.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.10m, compared to the Catalina 36 MkII at 10.97m (36.0ft) with a 3.55m beam. The Catalina 36 MkII is 1.44m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1. The Catalina 36 MkII displaces approximately 53% 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 Catalina 36 MkII, with an SA/D of 16.35 and 56.5 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 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 Catalina 36 MkII has a comfort ratio of 18.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and 37.9% for the Catalina 36 MkII, 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 Catalina 36 MkII offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 189L water and 95L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Catalina 36 MkII 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 30.1 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Catalina 36 MkII 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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