Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 vs 2015 Contest 62CS — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 | 2015 Contest 62CS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Contest |
| Year | 2020 | 2015 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Netherlands |
| Designer | Berret-Racoupeau | Dick Zaal |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 16.80 m (55.1 ft) | 18.90 m (62.0 ft) |
| LWL | 14.75 m (48.4 ft) | 16.00 m (52.5 ft) |
| Beam | 4.98 m (16.3 ft) | 5.10 m (16.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.40 m (7.9 ft) | 2.60 m (8.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 16,500 kg (36,376 lbs) | 27,000 kg (59,525 lbs) |
| Ballast | 5,200 kg (11,464 lbs) | 10,000 kg (22,046 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 120.0 m² (1,292 ft²) | 152.0 m² (1,636 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Steel |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 80 HP | 200 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 800 L (211.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 600 L (158.5 gal) | 1200 L (317.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 and 2015 Contest 62CS represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 2015 Contest 62CS is a modern offering from Contest from Netherlands. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 was penned by Berret-Racoupeau. The 2015 Contest 62CS was designed by Dick Zaal.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 measures 16.80m (55.1ft) overall with a beam of 4.98m, compared to the 2015 Contest 62CS at 18.90m (62.0ft) with a 5.10m beam. The 2015 Contest 62CS is 2.10m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54. The 2015 Contest 62CS displaces approximately 64% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.81 and 120.0 m² of sail area. The 2015 Contest 62CS, with an SA/D of 17.15 and 152.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 12.7) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 2015 Contest 62CS has a comfort ratio of 16.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.68. The ballast ratios are 31.5% for the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 and 37.0% for the 2015 Contest 62CS, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 600L of water capacity and 350L of fuel. The 2015 Contest 62CS offers 8 berths in 4 cabins with 1200L water and 800L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2015 Contest 62CS 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 Yacht 54 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 54 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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