Jeanneau Yacht 55 vs Hanse 588 — Comparison
Jeanneau Yacht 55
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Yacht 55 | Hanse 588 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Hanse |
| Year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 17.14 m (56.2 ft) | 17.55 m (57.6 ft) |
| LWL | 15.10 m (49.5 ft) | 15.62 m (51.2 ft) |
| Beam | 4.86 m (15.9 ft) | 5.09 m (16.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) | 2.60 m (8.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 18,000 kg (39,683 lbs) | 19,000 kg (41,888 lbs) |
| Ballast | 5,800 kg (12,787 lbs) | 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 130.0 m² (1,399 ft²) | 143.0 m² (1,539 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 110 HP | 110 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 660 L (174.4 gal) | 700 L (184.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 10 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Yacht 55 and Hanse 588 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Hanse 588 is a modern offering from Hanse from Germany. The Jeanneau Yacht 55 was penned by Philippe Briand. The Hanse 588 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 measures 17.14m (56.2ft) overall with a beam of 4.86m, compared to the Hanse 588 at 17.55m (57.6ft) with a 5.09m beam. The Hanse 588 is 0.41m longer than the Jeanneau Yacht 55. The Hanse 588 displaces approximately 6% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.22 and 130.0 m² of sail area. The Hanse 588, with an SA/D of 20.40 and 143.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The Hanse 588 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.74). The Hanse 588 has a comfort ratio of 12.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 32.2% for the Jeanneau Yacht 55 and 32.6% for the Hanse 588, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Yacht 55 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 660L of water capacity and 400L of fuel. The Hanse 588 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 700L 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 Hanse 588 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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