Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 vs Hunter 380 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 40.1
Hunter 380
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 | Hunter 380 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Hunter |
| Year | 2020 | 2001–2005 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Glenn Henderson |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.28 m (40.3 ft) | 11.58 m (38.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.78 m (35.4 ft) | 10.06 m (33.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.99 m (13.1 ft) | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) |
| Draft | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) | 7,257 kg (15,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs) | 2,722 kg (6,001 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 70.2 m² (756 ft²) | 64.0 m² (689 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 35 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 114 L (30.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 227 L (60.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and Hunter 380 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Hunter 380 is a 2000s offering from Hunter from USA. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The Hunter 380 was designed by Glenn Henderson.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 measures 12.28m (40.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.99m, compared to the Hunter 380 at 11.58m (38.0ft) with a 3.76m beam. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 is 0.70m longer than the Hunter 380. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 displaces approximately 17% 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 Hunter 380, with an SA/D of 17.35 and 64.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Hunter 380 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 Hunter 380 has a comfort ratio of 17.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 30.6% for the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and 37.5% for the Hunter 380, 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 Hunter 380 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 227L water and 114L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hunter 380 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 Hunter 380 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.
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