Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 vs 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 30.1
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 | 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Beneteau |
| Year | 2019 | 2009–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.53 m (31.3 ft) | 10.44 m (34.3 ft) |
| LWL | 8.65 m (28.4 ft) | 9.20 m (30.2 ft) |
| Beam | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) | 3.42 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,300 kg (9,480 lbs) | 5,550 kg (12,236 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs) | 1,600 kg (3,527 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) | 51.0 m² (549 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 is a 2000s offering from Beneteau from France. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 measures 9.53m (31.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.10m, compared to the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 at 10.44m (34.3ft) with a 3.42m beam. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 is 0.91m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 displaces approximately 29% 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 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34, with an SA/D of 16.53 and 51.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 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 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 has a comfort ratio of 18.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and 28.8% for the 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34, 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 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 150L water and 80L 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 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2009 Beneteau Oceanis 34 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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