Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 vs Hanse 388 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Loft 47
Hanse 388
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 | Hanse 388 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Hanse |
| Year | 2019 | 2017 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.20 m (46.6 ft) | 11.40 m (37.4 ft) |
| LWL | 13.00 m (42.7 ft) | 10.34 m (33.9 ft) |
| Beam | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) | 3.73 m (12.2 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) | 7,200 kg (15,873 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) | 63.0 m² (678 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 140 L (37.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 260 L (68.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 12 | 6 |
| Cabins | 4 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and Hanse 388 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Hanse 388 is a modern offering from Hanse from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 was penned by Philippe Briand. The Hanse 388 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 388 at 11.40m (37.4ft) with a 3.73m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is 2.80m longer than the Hanse 388. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 displaces approximately 60% 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 388, with an SA/D of 17.17 and 63.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 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 388 has a comfort ratio of 16.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 27.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and 30.6% for the Hanse 388, 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 388 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 260L water and 140L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hanse 388 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 Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 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.