Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 vs Hanse 400 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 | Hanse 400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Hanse |
| Year | 2019 | 2002–2006 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.20 m (46.6 ft) | 12.10 m (39.7 ft) |
| LWL | 13.00 m (42.7 ft) | 10.60 m (34.8 ft) |
| Beam | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) | 3.80 m (12.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 2,350 kg (5,181 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 280 L (74.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 12 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and Hanse 400 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Hanse 400 is a 2000s offering from Hanse from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 was penned by Philippe Briand. The Hanse 400 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 measures 14.20m (46.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.49m, compared to the Hanse 400 at 12.10m (39.7ft) with a 3.80m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is 2.10m longer than the Hanse 400. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 displaces approximately 51% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.55 and 88.0 m² of sail area. The Hanse 400, with an SA/D of 17.87 and 68.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Hanse 400 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.80). The Hanse 400 has a comfort ratio of 16.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 27.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and 30.9% for the Hanse 400, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 provides 12 berths in 4 cabins with 400L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The Hanse 400 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 280L water and 150L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hanse 400 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 400 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 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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