The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 2022 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 46.1 2022 at 47,1 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 — 921 lbs less than the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 2022 at 23 356 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 46.1 2022 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 Clipper 473 2008 carries 57 gallons versus 53 gallons in the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 2022. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

Both boats are rated for 14 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.

Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 23 356 lbs for the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 2022 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.

Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 2022 draws 8,8 ft, compared to 5,6 ft for the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008. That 3,2-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.

The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 2022 is rigged as a fractional_rig_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 46.1 2022 has a documented auxiliary engine of 80 hp.

For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008 carries 222 gallons versus 98 gallons on the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 2022 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.