Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 vs 2001 Tartan 4100 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 40.1
2001 Tartan 4100
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 | 2001 Tartan 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Tartan |
| Year | 2020 | 2001–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Tim Jackett |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.28 m (40.3 ft) | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.78 m (35.4 ft) | 10.67 m (35.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.99 m (13.1 ft) | 3.96 m (13.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) | 2.13 m (7.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) | 9,525 kg (20,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs) | 3,856 kg (8,501 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 70.2 m² (756 ft²) | 75.0 m² (807 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and 2001 Tartan 4100 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 2001 Tartan 4100 is a 2000s offering from Tartan from USA. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 2001 Tartan 4100 was designed by Tim Jackett.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 measures 12.28m (40.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.99m, compared to the 2001 Tartan 4100 at 12.50m (41.0ft) with a 3.96m beam. The 2001 Tartan 4100 is 0.22m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1. The 2001 Tartan 4100 displaces approximately 12% 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 2001 Tartan 4100, with an SA/D of 16.96 and 75.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. 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 2001 Tartan 4100 has a comfort ratio of 18.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 30.6% for the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and 40.5% for the 2001 Tartan 4100, 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 2001 Tartan 4100 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 340L water and 170L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2001 Tartan 4100 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.