Hylas 42 vs Oceanis 42

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On the numbers

Next to the Hylas 42, the Oceanis 42 is the same length and of similar displacement. The Oceanis 42 has the higher Capsize screening (2.13, above the guideline), the Hylas 42 the lower (2.00, above the guideline).

Hylas 42 Hylas 42 Oceanis 42 Oceanis 42
General
Builder Queen Long Marine Beneteau
Designer German Frers Marc Lombard Yacht Design
Hull type Fin w/spade rudder Monohull
Rigging Masthead Sloop –
Construction FG –
First built 1985 –
Last built 1990 –
Number built 22 –
Dimensions
Length overall 12.83 m ▼ 12.86 m ▲
Waterline length 10.21 m –
Beam 3.96 m ▼ 4.23 m ▲
Draft (max) 2.13 m ▼ 2.25 m ▲
Draft (min) – 1.68 m
Weight & ballast
Displacement 7,983 kg ▼ 7,985 kg ▲
Ballast 3,992 kg –
Ballast type Lead –
Sail plan
Sail area 76.76 m² –
Mainsail 33.35 m² –
Foresail 43.41 m² –
Engine & tanks
Engine make Universal –
Engine power 50 HP ▲ 45 HP ▼
Fuel 189 L ▼ 195 L ▲
Water 379 L ▲ 235 L ▼
Ratios
SA/D 19.6 moderate –
D/L 209 moderate –
Ballast/Disp 50.0% high –
Comfort ratio 24.8 coastal cruiser –
Capsize screening 2.00 ▼ above the guideline 2.13 ▲ above the guideline
S-number 2.9 –
Hull speed 7.76 kn –

▲ highest and ▼ lowest value in each row. Ratio bands as on the yacht pages; – means the value is not in the catalogue.