1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 vs Catalina 425 — Comparison
Catalina 425
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 | Catalina 425 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Catalina |
| Year | 1995–2000 | 2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Groupe Finot | Gerry Douglas |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.02 m (46.0 ft) | 12.95 m (42.5 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 11.28 m (37.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.37 m (14.3 ft) | 3.96 m (13.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 2.06 m (6.8 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,340 kg (25,000 lbs) | 9,616 kg (21,200 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) | 3,719 kg (8,199 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 88.3 m² (951 ft²) | 78.0 m² (840 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 152 L (40.2 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 322 L (85.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 4 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 and Catalina 425 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 is a 1990s design by Beneteau from France, while the Catalina 425 is a modern offering from Catalina from USA. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 was penned by Groupe Finot. The Catalina 425 was designed by Gerry Douglas.
In terms of size, the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 measures 14.02m (46.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.37m, compared to the Catalina 425 at 12.95m (42.5ft) with a 3.96m beam. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 is 1.07m longer than the Catalina 425. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 displaces approximately 18% 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 Catalina 425, with an SA/D of 17.52 and 78.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 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 Catalina 425 has a comfort ratio of 17.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 32.0% for the 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 and 38.7% for the Catalina 425, 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 Catalina 425 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 322L water and 152L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Catalina 425 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 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1995 Beneteau Oceanis 461 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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