Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 vs 1987 C&C 44 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 40.1
1987 C&C 44
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 | 1987 C&C 44 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | C&C Yachts |
| Year | 2020 | 1987–1993 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Canada |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.28 m (40.3 ft) | 13.41 m (44.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.78 m (35.4 ft) | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.99 m (13.1 ft) | 3.96 m (13.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) | 10,433 kg (23,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs) | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 70.2 m² (756 ft²) | 80.0 m² (861 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 45 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and 1987 C&C 44 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 1987 C&C 44 is a 1980s offering from C&C Yachts from Canada. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 1987 C&C 44 was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 measures 12.28m (40.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.99m, compared to the 1987 C&C 44 at 13.41m (44.0ft) with a 3.96m beam. The 1987 C&C 44 is 1.13m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1. The 1987 C&C 44 displaces approximately 23% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.12 and 70.2 m² of sail area. The 1987 C&C 44, with an SA/D of 17.02 and 80.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 1987 C&C 44 has a comfort ratio of 18.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 30.6% for the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and 41.3% for the 1987 C&C 44, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 350L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The 1987 C&C 44 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 300L water and 170L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1987 C&C 44 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 Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.