Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 vs 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Loft 47
2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 | 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Beneteau |
| Year | 2019 | 2012–2017 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.20 m (46.6 ft) | 13.94 m (45.7 ft) |
| LWL | 13.00 m (42.7 ft) | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) | 10,100 kg (22,267 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 3,100 kg (6,834 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 180 L (47.6 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 330 L (87.2 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 12 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 measures 14.20m (46.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.49m, compared to the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 at 13.94m (45.7ft) with a 4.49m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is 0.26m longer than the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 displaces approximately 14% 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 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45, with an SA/D of 19.13 and 88.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 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 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 has a comfort ratio of 12.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.83. The ballast ratios are 27.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and 30.7% for the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45, 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 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 330L water and 180L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 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 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 45 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.