2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 vs 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 | 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Wauquiez | Beneteau |
| Year | 2005–2012 | 2014–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Jean Berret | Nauta Design / Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.33 m (47.0 ft) | 14.60 m (47.9 ft) |
| LWL | 11.89 m (39.0 ft) | 13.10 m (43.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.15 m (13.6 ft) | 4.56 m (15.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 13,000 kg (28,660 lbs) | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) |
| Ballast | 5,000 kg (11,023 lbs) | 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) | 98.0 m² (1,055 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 100 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 300 L (79.3 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 550 L (145.3 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 10 |
| Cabins | 3 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 and 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 is a 2000s design by Wauquiez from France, while the 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 was penned by Jean Berret. The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 was designed by Nauta Design / Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 measures 14.33m (47.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.15m, compared to the 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 at 14.60m (47.9ft) with a 4.56m beam. The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 is 0.27m longer than the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47. The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 displaces approximately 13% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.45 and 95.0 m² of sail area. The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48, with an SA/D of 19.54 and 98.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.71). The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 has a comfort ratio of 12.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.81. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 and 30.4% for the 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 provides 7 berths in 3 cabins with 550L of water capacity and 300L of fuel. The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 400L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 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 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 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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