Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 vs Hanse 315 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 | Hanse 315 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Hanse |
| Year | 2016 | 2010–2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.34 m (33.9 ft) | 9.65 m (31.7 ft) |
| LWL | 9.35 m (30.7 ft) | 8.55 m (28.1 ft) |
| Beam | 3.39 m (11.1 ft) | 3.15 m (10.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,200 kg (11,464 lbs) | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,600 kg (3,527 lbs) | 1,200 kg (2,646 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 52.0 m² (560 ft²) | 41.5 m² (447 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 85 L (22.5 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 4 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 and Hanse 315 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Hanse 315 is a modern offering from Hanse from Germany. The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The Hanse 315 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 measures 10.34m (33.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.39m, compared to the Hanse 315 at 9.65m (31.7ft) with a 3.15m beam. The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 is 0.69m longer than the Hanse 315. The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 displaces approximately 24% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.60 and 52.0 m² of sail area. The Hanse 315, with an SA/D of 16.20 and 41.5 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The Hanse 315 has a comfort ratio of 17.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 30.8% for the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 and 28.6% for the Hanse 315, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 200L of water capacity and 120L of fuel. The Hanse 315 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 120L water and 85L 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 Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 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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