2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43 vs 2007 Moody 46 — Comparison
2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43 | 2007 Moody 46 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Moody |
| Year | 2010–2014 | 2007–2014 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Groupe Finot-Conq | Bill Dixon |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.17 m (43.2 ft) | 13.95 m (45.8 ft) |
| LWL | 11.60 m (38.1 ft) | 12.30 m (40.4 ft) |
| Beam | 4.17 m (13.7 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 1.89 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,500 kg (20,944 lbs) | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,000 kg (6,614 lbs) | 5,200 kg (11,464 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 80.0 m² (861 ft²) | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 54 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 300 L (79.3 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43 and 2007 Moody 46 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 2007 Moody 46 is a 2000s offering from Moody from Germany. The 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43 was penned by Groupe Finot-Conq. The 2007 Moody 46 was designed by Bill Dixon.
In terms of size, the 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43 measures 13.17m (43.2ft) overall with a beam of 4.17m, compared to the 2007 Moody 46 at 13.95m (45.8ft) with a 4.49m beam. The 2007 Moody 46 is 0.78m longer than the 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43. The 2007 Moody 46 displaces approximately 53% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.12 and 80.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Moody 46, with an SA/D of 16.40 and 96.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.0) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.79). The 2007 Moody 46 has a comfort ratio of 18.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.74. The ballast ratios are 31.6% for the 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43 and 35.9% for the 2007 Moody 46, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 300L of water capacity and 150L of fuel. The 2007 Moody 46 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 500L water and 300L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Moody 46 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 2010 Beneteau Oceanis 43 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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