Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 vs 1974 O'Day 23 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 30.1
1974 O'Day 23
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 | 1974 O'Day 23 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | O'Day |
| Year | 2019 | 1974–1983 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | C. Raymond Hunt |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.53 m (31.3 ft) | 6.93 m (22.7 ft) |
| LWL | 8.65 m (28.4 ft) | 5.79 m (19.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) | 2.24 m (7.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) | 1.02 m (3.3 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,300 kg (9,480 lbs) | 816 kg (1,799 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs) | 295 kg (650 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) | 17.5 m² (188 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 5 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 11 L (2.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 15 L (4.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 4 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and 1974 O'Day 23 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 1974 O'Day 23 is a 1970s offering from O'Day from USA. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 1974 O'Day 23 was designed by C. Raymond Hunt.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 measures 9.53m (31.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.10m, compared to the 1974 O'Day 23 at 6.93m (22.7ft) with a 2.24m beam. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 is 2.60m longer than the 1974 O'Day 23. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 displaces approximately 427% 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 1974 O'Day 23, with an SA/D of 20.38 and 17.5 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The 1974 O'Day 23 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 1974 O'Day 23 has a comfort ratio of 11.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.96. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and 36.2% for the 1974 O'Day 23, 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 1974 O'Day 23 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 15L water and 11L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 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 1974 O'Day 23 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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