The Beneteau Oceanis 44 CC 1993 vs Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008 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 — Beneteau Oceanis 44 CC 1993 at 44,7 ft versus Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008 at 46,9 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008 tips the scales at 24 277 lbs — 908 lbs less than the Beneteau Oceanis 44 CC 1993 at 23 369 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 Beneteau Oceanis 44 CC 1993 carries a rated maximum of 80 hp. Engine data for the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008 wasn't available in our records — check the manufacturer's spec sheet before sizing a motor.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Beneteau Oceanis 44 CC 1993 carries 73 gallons versus 57 gallons in the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008 is rated for 14 passengers, while the Beneteau Oceanis 44 CC 1993 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008 could be the deciding factor.

Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 23 369 lbs for the Beneteau Oceanis 44 CC 1993 and 24 277 lbs for the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.

Both boats draw a similar depth — 5,8 ft and 5,6 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.

The Beneteau Oceanis 44 CC 1993 is rigged as a Sloop while the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008 carries Masthead-sloop rigging — a meaningful difference in sail handling complexity, upwind performance, and the size of crew you'll need to work the boat comfortably. The Beneteau Oceanis 44 CC 1993 has a documented auxiliary engine of 80 hp.

For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008 carries 222 gallons versus 160 gallons on the Beneteau Oceanis 44 CC 1993 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.