1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 vs Beneteau First 47.7 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 | Beneteau First 47.7 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Beneteau |
| Year | 1995–2000 | 2003–2008 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Groupe Finot | Farr Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.02 m (46.0 ft) | 14.69 m (48.2 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 12.90 m (42.3 ft) |
| Beam | 4.37 m (14.3 ft) | 4.30 m (14.1 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,340 kg (25,000 lbs) | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 88.3 m² (951 ft²) | 105.0 m² (1,130 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 450 L (118.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 10 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 and Beneteau First 47.7 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 is a 1990s design by Beneteau from France, while the Beneteau First 47.7 is a 2000s offering from Beneteau from France. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 was penned by Groupe Finot. The Beneteau First 47.7 was designed by Farr Yacht Design.
In terms of size, the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 measures 14.02m (46.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.37m, compared to the Beneteau First 47.7 at 14.69m (48.2ft) with a 4.30m beam. The Beneteau First 47.7 is 0.67m longer than the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461. The Beneteau First 47.7 displaces approximately 1% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.77 and 88.3 m² of sail area. The Beneteau First 47.7, with an SA/D of 20.93 and 105.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The Beneteau First 47.7 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The Beneteau First 47.7 has a comfort ratio of 14.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 32.0% for the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 and 36.5% for the Beneteau First 47.7, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 provides 8 berths in 4 cabins with 400L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The Beneteau First 47.7 offers 10 berths in 3 cabins with 450L water and 250L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 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 First 47.7 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 First 47.7 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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