2019 Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 vs Jeanneau Yacht 60 — Comparison
2019 Beneteau Oceanis 51.1
Jeanneau Yacht 60
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2019 Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 | Jeanneau Yacht 60 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2019 | 2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Groupe Finot-Conq | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 15.94 m (52.3 ft) | 18.34 m (60.2 ft) |
| LWL | 14.30 m (46.9 ft) | 16.15 m (53.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.80 m (15.7 ft) | 5.10 m (16.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) | 2.70 m (8.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 13,500 kg (29,762 lbs) | 23,000 kg (50,706 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs) | 7,500 kg (16,535 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 108.0 m² (1,163 ft²) | 155.0 m² (1,668 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 150 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 800 L (211.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 10 |
| Cabins | 5 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2019 Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 and Jeanneau Yacht 60 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2019 Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Jeanneau Yacht 60 is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2019 Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 was penned by Groupe Finot-Conq. The Jeanneau Yacht 60 was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the 2019 Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 measures 15.94m (52.3ft) overall with a beam of 4.80m, compared to the Jeanneau Yacht 60 at 18.34m (60.2ft) with a 5.10m beam. The Jeanneau Yacht 60 is 2.40m longer than the 2019 Beneteau Oceanis 51.1. The Jeanneau Yacht 60 displaces approximately 70% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2019 Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.35 and 108.0 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Yacht 60, with an SA/D of 19.46 and 155.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Yacht 60 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2019 Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 11.7) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.81). The Jeanneau Yacht 60 has a comfort ratio of 14.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.72. The ballast ratios are 28.2% for the 2019 Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 and 32.6% for the Jeanneau Yacht 60, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2019 Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 provides 10 berths in 5 cabins with 400L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The Jeanneau Yacht 60 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 800L water and 500L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Yacht 60 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 Jeanneau Yacht 60 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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