Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 vs Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 46.1
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 | Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2018 | 2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Berret-Racoupeau | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.60 m (47.9 ft) | 14.20 m (46.6 ft) |
| LWL | 13.14 m (43.1 ft) | 13.00 m (42.7 ft) |
| Beam | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,000 kg (24,251 lbs) | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,300 kg (7,275 lbs) | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 93.0 m² (1,001 ft²) | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 420 L (111.0 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 12 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 and Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 was penned by Berret-Racoupeau. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 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 Sun Loft 47 at 14.20m (46.6ft) with a 4.49m beam. The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 is 0.40m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 displaces approximately 5% 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 Sun Loft 47, with an SA/D of 17.55 and 88.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 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 Sun Loft 47 has a comfort ratio of 13.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.80. The ballast ratios are 30.0% for the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 and 27.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47, 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 Sun Loft 47 offers 12 berths in 4 cabins with 400L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 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 46.1 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 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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