The Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 vs Wauquiez Optio Swing keel Swing keel 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.
The Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 carries a rated maximum of 40 hp. Engine data for the Wauquiez Optio Swing keel Swing keel 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 Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 is rated for 11 passengers, while the Wauquiez Optio Swing keel Swing keel 2014 caps at 9. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 could be the deciding factor.
The Wauquiez Optio Swing keel Swing keel 2014 has a documented displacement of 4 409 lbs. Displacement data wasn't available for the other boat in this comparison.
Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 draws 9,2 ft, compared to 7,2 ft for the Wauquiez Optio Swing keel Swing keel 2014. That 2,0-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 Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 has a documented auxiliary engine of 40 hp.
Bottom line: The Wauquiez Opium 39 2013 at 39,0 ft offers more living space, greater range, and a more substantial offshore capability. The Wauquiez Optio Swing keel Swing keel 2014 at 29,6 ft is the easier, lower-cost option — simpler to crew and a strong choice for coastal and day sailing.