Hanse 315 vs 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 315 | 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Fountaine Pajot |
| Year | 2010–2016 | 2016–2020 |
| Type | Sloop | Catamaran |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Berret-Racoupeau |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.65 m (31.7 ft) | 11.93 m (39.1 ft) |
| LWL | 8.55 m (28.1 ft) | 11.20 m (36.7 ft) |
| Beam | 3.15 m (10.3 ft) | 6.63 m (21.8 ft) |
| Draft | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) | 1.15 m (3.8 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) | 8,700 kg (19,180 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,200 kg (2,646 lbs) | — |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 41.5 m² (447 ft²) | 72.0 m² (775 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Mini Keel |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 2 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 85 L (22.5 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 600 L (158.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 8 |
| Cabins | 1 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 315 and 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 represent different approaches to sailboat design. The Hanse 315 is a modern design by Hanse from Germany, while the 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 is a modern offering from Fountaine Pajot from France. The Hanse 315 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 was designed by Berret-Racoupeau.
In terms of size, the Hanse 315 measures 9.65m (31.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.15m, compared to the 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 at 11.93m (39.1ft) with a 6.63m beam. The 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 is 2.28m longer than the Hanse 315. The 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 displaces approximately 107% 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 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40, with an SA/D of 17.29 and 72.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 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 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 has a comfort ratio of 8.3 and a capsize screening value of 1.29. The ballast ratios are 28.6% for the Hanse 315 and 0.0% for the 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40, 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 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 offers 8 berths in 4 cabins with 600L water and 340L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hanse 315 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 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2016 Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40 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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