Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 vs Hanse 388 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 40.1
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 | Hanse 388 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Hanse |
| Year | 2020 | 2017 |
| 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) | 10.34 m (33.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.99 m (13.1 ft) | 3.73 m (12.2 ft) |
| Draft | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) | 7,200 kg (15,873 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs) | 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 70.2 m² (756 ft²) | 63.0 m² (678 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 140 L (37.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 260 L (68.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and Hanse 388 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Hanse 388 is a modern offering from Hanse from Germany. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The Hanse 388 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 388 at 11.40m (37.4ft) with a 3.73m beam. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 is 0.88m longer than the Hanse 388. The Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 displaces approximately 18% 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 388, with an SA/D of 17.17 and 63.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Hanse 388 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 388 has a comfort ratio of 16.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 30.6% for the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and 30.6% for the Hanse 388, 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 388 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 260L water and 140L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hanse 388 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 Hanse 388 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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