Hanse 470 vs 1983 Nautor Swan 44 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hanse 470 | 1983 Nautor Swan 44 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hanse | Nautor Swan |
| Year | 2013–2017 | 1983–1991 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | Finland |
| Designer | judel/vrolijk & co | Sparkman & Stephens |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.45 m (47.4 ft) | 13.41 m (44.0 ft) |
| LWL | 12.85 m (42.2 ft) | 10.36 m (34.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.42 m (14.5 ft) | 3.86 m (12.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) | 2.29 m (7.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,800 kg (26,015 lbs) | 11,340 kg (25,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,700 kg (8,157 lbs) | 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) | 82.0 m² (883 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 430 L (113.6 gal) | 350 L (92.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hanse 470 and 1983 Nautor Swan 44 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 470 is a modern design by Hanse from Germany, while the 1983 Nautor Swan 44 is a 1980s offering from Nautor Swan from Finland. The Hanse 470 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The 1983 Nautor Swan 44 was designed by Sparkman & Stephens.
In terms of size, the Hanse 470 measures 14.45m (47.4ft) overall with a beam of 4.42m, compared to the 1983 Nautor Swan 44 at 13.41m (44.0ft) with a 3.86m beam. The Hanse 470 is 1.04m longer than the 1983 Nautor Swan 44. The Hanse 470 displaces approximately 4% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hanse 470 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.81 and 96.0 m² of sail area. The 1983 Nautor Swan 44, with an SA/D of 16.50 and 82.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Hanse 470 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hanse 470 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 1983 Nautor Swan 44 has a comfort ratio of 22.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.69. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Hanse 470 and 40.0% for the 1983 Nautor Swan 44, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hanse 470 provides 10 berths in 3 cabins with 430L of water capacity and 250L of fuel. The 1983 Nautor Swan 44 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 350L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1983 Nautor Swan 44 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 470 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 470 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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