Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 vs Hanse 320 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 30.1
Hanse 320
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 | Hanse 320 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Hanse |
| Year | 2019 | 2005–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.53 m (31.3 ft) | 9.92 m (32.5 ft) |
| LWL | 8.65 m (28.4 ft) | 8.80 m (28.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) | 3.28 m (10.8 ft) |
| Draft | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,300 kg (9,480 lbs) | 4,600 kg (10,141 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs) | 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) | 46.0 m² (495 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 90 L (23.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and Hanse 320 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Hanse 320 is a 2000s offering from Hanse from Germany. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The Hanse 320 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 measures 9.53m (31.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.10m, compared to the Hanse 320 at 9.92m (32.5ft) with a 3.28m beam. The Hanse 320 is 0.39m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1. The Hanse 320 displaces approximately 7% 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 Hanse 320, with an SA/D of 16.90 and 46.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Hanse 320 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 Hanse 320 has a comfort ratio of 17.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and 30.4% for the Hanse 320, 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 Hanse 320 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 150L water and 90L 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 Hanse 320 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Hanse 320 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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