Hanse 342 vs 1976 Ericson 29 — Comparison
Hanse 342
1976 Ericson 29
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 342 | 1976 Ericson 29 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Ericson |
| Year | 2006–2010 | 1976–1983 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | USA |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Bruce King |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.30 m (33.8 ft) | 8.84 m (29.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.20 m (30.2 ft) | 7.32 m (24.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) | 2.84 m (9.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) | 1.52 m (5.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,300 kg (11,684 lbs) | 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,650 kg (3,638 lbs) | 1,361 kg (3,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 52.0 m² (560 ft²) | 34.0 m² (366 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 13 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 45 L (11.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 180 L (47.6 gal) | 76 L (20.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 342 and 1976 Ericson 29 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 342 is a 2000s design by Hanse from Germany, while the 1976 Ericson 29 is a 1970s offering from Ericson from USA. The Hanse 342 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The 1976 Ericson 29 was designed by Bruce King.
In terms of size, the Hanse 342 measures 10.30m (33.8ft) overall with a beam of 3.40m, compared to the 1976 Ericson 29 at 8.84m (29.0ft) with a 2.84m beam. The Hanse 342 is 1.46m longer than the 1976 Ericson 29. The Hanse 342 displaces approximately 67% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hanse 342 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.38 and 52.0 m² of sail area. The 1976 Ericson 29, with an SA/D of 15.99 and 34.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Hanse 342 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hanse 342 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 1976 Ericson 29 has a comfort ratio of 20.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 31.1% for the Hanse 342 and 42.9% for the 1976 Ericson 29, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hanse 342 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 180L of water capacity and 100L of fuel. The 1976 Ericson 29 offers 5 berths in 1 cabin with 76L water and 45L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1976 Ericson 29 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 342 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Hanse 342 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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