SWY 390 vs Oceanis 40
Swedish sport cruiser versus French volume production: Sweden Yachts 390's Baltic depth against Oceanis 40's charter-market layout. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Sweden Yachts 390 vs Oceanis 40 — Swedish quality vs charter wear. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | SWY 390 | Oceanis 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 11.88 m | 12.15 m |
| Beam | 3.87 m | 3.91 m |
| Production years | 1991–1998 | 2007–2011 |
| Overview | When a mechanic opens the engine bay of this Sweden Yachts 390, their gaze bypasses surface polish and settles on the foundation and saildrive flange. Peter Norlin drew this model as a cruiser-racer, and the installation reflects that balance. | You dive waist-deep into the aft locker of a Beneteau Oceanis 40, fingers searching for the hull-to-deck joint. This model replaced the Oceanis 393 in 2007, and this is where charter fatigue often shows first. |
| Typical issues | Q: How do I read the year if a table says 2010–2018? A: Match the year on this boat's builder plate to the contract. Model window for this hull is 1991–1998; a catalogue line may not match the plate. | Q: How do I avoid confusing this model with newer Oceanis yachts? A: Match dimensions and designer. The 2007–2011 original is Berret-Racoupeau (12.15 × 3.91 m). If the advert shows 12.87 m or 4.18 m, that is Oceanis 40.1 (Lombard) data. Catalogue years that look open from 2016 do not match this plate. Q: What draft options exist? A: Standard about 1.90 m and shallow about 1.55 m. |