Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 vs Jeanneau Yacht 55 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 46.1
Jeanneau Yacht 55
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 | Jeanneau Yacht 55 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Berret-Racoupeau | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.60 m (47.9 ft) | 17.14 m (56.2 ft) |
| LWL | 13.14 m (43.1 ft) | 15.10 m (49.5 ft) |
| Beam | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) | 4.86 m (15.9 ft) |
| Draft | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,000 kg (24,251 lbs) | 18,000 kg (39,683 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,300 kg (7,275 lbs) | 5,800 kg (12,787 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 93.0 m² (1,001 ft²) | 130.0 m² (1,399 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 110 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 420 L (111.0 gal) | 660 L (174.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 10 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 and Jeanneau Yacht 55 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Jeanneau Yacht 55 is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 was penned by Berret-Racoupeau. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 measures 14.60m (47.9ft) overall with a beam of 4.49m, compared to the Jeanneau Yacht 55 at 17.14m (56.2ft) with a 4.86m beam. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 is 2.54m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 displaces approximately 64% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.10 and 93.0 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Yacht 55, with an SA/D of 19.22 and 130.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 12.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.81). The Jeanneau Yacht 55 has a comfort ratio of 13.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.74. The ballast ratios are 30.0% for the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 and 32.2% for the Jeanneau Yacht 55, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 420L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 660L water and 400L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Yacht 55 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 Jeanneau Yacht 55 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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