Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 vs 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Loft 47
2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 | 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Beneteau |
| Year | 2019 | 2014–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Nauta Design / Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.20 m (46.6 ft) | 14.60 m (47.9 ft) |
| LWL | 13.00 m (42.7 ft) | 13.10 m (43.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) | 4.56 m (15.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) | 98.0 m² (1,055 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 12 | 10 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 was designed by Nauta Design / 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 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 at 14.60m (47.9ft) with a 4.56m beam. The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 is 0.40m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47.
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 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48, with an SA/D of 19.54 and 98.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 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 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 has a comfort ratio of 12.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.81. The ballast ratios are 27.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and 30.4% for the 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48, 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 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 400L water and 200L 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 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 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.