The Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 393 2008 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.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008 measures 46,9 feet overall (2008), giving it roughly 8,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 393 2008 at 38,2 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008 tips the scales at 24 277 lbs — 7 125 lbs less than the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 393 2008 at 17 152 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 Clipper 393 2008 carries a rated maximum of 40 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 36 gallons in the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 393 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 Clipper 393 2008 caps at 11. 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.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008 displaces 24 277 lbs — a 7 125-lb difference over the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 393 2008 at 17 152 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 — 5,1 ft and 5,6 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 393 2008 has a documented auxiliary engine of 40 hp.
For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008 carries 222 gallons versus 119 gallons on the Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 393 2008 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.
Bottom line: The Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 473 2008 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 24 277 lbs displacement and 47 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 393 2008 at 17 152 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.