The Archambault A13 2014 vs Archambault by BG Race Tizh 40 2014 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Archambault A13 2014 at 43,0 ft versus Archambault by BG Race Tizh 40 2014 at 40,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Archambault A13 2014 tips the scales at 14 220 lbs — 4 299 lbs more than the Archambault by BG Race Tizh 40 2014 at 9 921 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The Archambault A13 2014 carries a rated maximum of 30 hp. Engine data for the Archambault by BG Race Tizh 40 2014 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Archambault A13 2014 is rated for 13 passengers, while the Archambault by BG Race Tizh 40 2014 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Archambault A13 2014 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Archambault A13 2014 displaces 14 220 lbs — a 4 299-lb difference over the Archambault by BG Race Tizh 40 2014 at 9 921 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 8,6 ft and 9,1 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Archambault A13 2014 uses Sloop rigging. Helm style differs too: the Archambault A13 2014 uses a 1 tiller (helm wheel in option) versus a 1 tiller on the Archambault by BG Race Tizh 40 2014. Wheel helms give better leverage and visibility on larger boats; tillers offer direct feedback and simplicity on smaller ones. The Archambault A13 2014 has a documented auxiliary engine of 30 hp.
Bottom line: The Archambault A13 2014 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 14 220 lbs displacement and 43 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Archambault by BG Race Tizh 40 2014 at 9 921 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.