Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 vs 1972 Ranger 29 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 30.1
1972 Ranger 29
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 | 1972 Ranger 29 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Ranger |
| Year | 2019 | 1972–1978 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Gary Mull |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.53 m (31.3 ft) | 8.84 m (29.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.65 m (28.4 ft) | 7.32 m (24.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) | 2.84 m (9.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) | 1.52 m (5.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,300 kg (9,480 lbs) | 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs) | 1,361 kg (3,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) | 35.0 m² (377 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 13 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 45 L (11.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 76 L (20.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and 1972 Ranger 29 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 1972 Ranger 29 is a 1970s offering from Ranger from USA. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 1972 Ranger 29 was designed by Gary Mull.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 measures 9.53m (31.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.10m, compared to the 1972 Ranger 29 at 8.84m (29.0ft) with a 2.84m beam. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 is 0.69m longer than the 1972 Ranger 29. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 displaces approximately 35% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.52 and 43.0 m² of sail area. The 1972 Ranger 29, with an SA/D of 16.47 and 35.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 1972 Ranger 29 has a comfort ratio of 20.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and 42.9% for the 1972 Ranger 29, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 150L of water capacity and 100L of fuel. The 1972 Ranger 29 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 76L water and 45L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1972 Ranger 29 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 30.1 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1972 Ranger 29 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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