Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 vs Hanse 370 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 40.1
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 | Hanse 370 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Hanse |
| Year | 2020 | 2004–2008 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.28 m (40.3 ft) | 11.40 m (37.4 ft) |
| LWL | 10.78 m (35.4 ft) | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) |
| Beam | 3.99 m (13.1 ft) | 3.63 m (11.9 ft) |
| Draft | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) | 6,800 kg (14,991 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs) | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 70.2 m² (756 ft²) | 60.0 m² (646 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and Hanse 370 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Hanse 370 is a 2000s offering from Hanse from Germany. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The Hanse 370 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 measures 12.28m (40.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.99m, compared to the Hanse 370 at 11.40m (37.4ft) with a 3.63m beam. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 is 0.88m longer than the Hanse 370. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 displaces approximately 25% 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 Hanse 370, with an SA/D of 16.98 and 60.0 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 Hanse 370 has a comfort ratio of 17.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 30.6% for the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and 30.9% for the Hanse 370, 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 Hanse 370 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 250L water and 130L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hanse 370 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.
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