2013 Beneteau Sense 50 vs 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 | 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Beneteau |
| Year | 2013–2018 | 2014–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Berret-Racoupeau | Nauta Design / Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 15.42 m (50.6 ft) | 14.60 m (47.9 ft) |
| LWL | 13.80 m (45.3 ft) | 13.10 m (43.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.70 m (15.4 ft) | 4.56 m (15.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 14,000 kg (30,865 lbs) | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,000 kg (8,818 lbs) | 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 105.0 m² (1,130 ft²) | 98.0 m² (1,055 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 10 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 and 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 is a modern offering from Beneteau from France. The 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 was penned by Berret-Racoupeau. The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 was designed by Nauta Design / Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 measures 15.42m (50.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.70m, compared to the 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 at 14.60m (47.9ft) with a 4.56m beam. The 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 is 0.82m longer than the 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48. The 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 displaces approximately 22% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.36 and 105.0 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 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 has a comfort ratio of 12.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.81. The ballast ratios are 28.6% for the 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 and 30.4% for the 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 400L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The 2014 Beneteau Oceanis 48 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 400L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2013 Beneteau Sense 50 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: 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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