Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 vs 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 40.1
2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 | 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Beneteau |
| Year | 2020 | 2012–2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.28 m (40.3 ft) | 12.43 m (40.8 ft) |
| LWL | 10.78 m (35.4 ft) | 10.89 m (35.7 ft) |
| Beam | 3.99 m (13.1 ft) | 3.99 m (13.1 ft) |
| Draft | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs) | 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 70.2 m² (756 ft²) | 74.0 m² (797 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 140 L (37.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 measures 12.28m (40.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.99m, compared to the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 at 12.43m (40.8ft) with a 3.99m beam. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 is 0.15m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1.
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 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41, with an SA/D of 18.05 and 74.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 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 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 has a comfort ratio of 16.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 30.6% for the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and 30.6% for the 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41, 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 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 250L water and 140L 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 2012 Beneteau Oceanis 41 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.