Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 vs Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 40.1
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2020 | 2010–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Daniel Andrieu |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.28 m (40.3 ft) | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) |
| LWL | 10.78 m (35.4 ft) | 8.92 m (29.3 ft) |
| Beam | 3.99 m (13.1 ft) | 3.25 m (10.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) | 3,900 kg (8,598 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs) | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 70.2 m² (756 ft²) | 50.0 m² (538 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 4 |
| Cabins | 3 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 was designed by Daniel Andrieu.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 measures 12.28m (40.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.99m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 at 9.72m (31.9ft) with a 3.25m beam. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 is 2.56m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 displaces approximately 118% 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 Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200, with an SA/D of 20.51 and 50.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 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 Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 has a comfort ratio of 14.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.83. The ballast ratios are 30.6% for the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and 38.5% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200, 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 Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 80L water and 60L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 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 Fast 3200 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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