Hanse 315 vs 1988 Pacific Seacraft 31 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 315 | 1988 Pacific Seacraft 31 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Pacific Seacraft |
| Year | 2010–2016 | 1988–2007 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | USA |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | William Crealock |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.65 m (31.7 ft) | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.55 m (28.1 ft) | 7.62 m (25.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.15 m (10.3 ft) | 3.05 m (10.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) | 4,990 kg (11,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,200 kg (2,646 lbs) | 2,177 kg (4,799 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 41.5 m² (447 ft²) | 40.5 m² (436 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 25 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 85 L (22.5 gal) | 76 L (20.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 151 L (39.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 5 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 315 and 1988 Pacific Seacraft 31 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 315 is a modern design by Hanse from Germany, while the 1988 Pacific Seacraft 31 is a 1980s offering from Pacific Seacraft from USA. The Hanse 315 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The 1988 Pacific Seacraft 31 was designed by William Crealock.
In terms of size, the Hanse 315 measures 9.65m (31.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.15m, compared to the 1988 Pacific Seacraft 31 at 9.45m (31.0ft) with a 3.05m beam. The Hanse 315 is 0.20m longer than the 1988 Pacific Seacraft 31. The 1988 Pacific Seacraft 31 displaces approximately 19% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hanse 315 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.20 and 41.5 m² of sail area. The 1988 Pacific Seacraft 31, with an SA/D of 14.09 and 40.5 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The Hanse 315 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hanse 315 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 1988 Pacific Seacraft 31 has a comfort ratio of 26.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.71. The ballast ratios are 28.6% for the Hanse 315 and 43.6% for the 1988 Pacific Seacraft 31, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hanse 315 provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 120L of water capacity and 85L of fuel. The 1988 Pacific Seacraft 31 offers 5 berths in 2 cabins with 151L water and 76L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1988 Pacific Seacraft 31 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 315 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1988 Pacific Seacraft 31 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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