1965 Pearson Vanguard vs 2001 Tartan 4100 — Comparison
1965 Pearson Vanguard
2001 Tartan 4100
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1965 Pearson Vanguard | 2001 Tartan 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Pearson | Tartan |
| Year | 1965–1972 | 2001–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | Philip Rhodes | Tim Jackett |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.83 m (32.3 ft) | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) |
| LWL | 7.01 m (23.0 ft) | 10.67 m (35.0 ft) |
| Beam | 2.84 m (9.3 ft) | 3.96 m (13.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.22 m (4.0 ft) | 2.13 m (7.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,082 kg (8,999 lbs) | 9,525 kg (20,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,678 kg (3,699 lbs) | 3,856 kg (8,501 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 36.0 m² (388 ft²) | 75.0 m² (807 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Full | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 10 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 38 L (10.0 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 57 L (15.1 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 7 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1965 Pearson Vanguard and 2001 Tartan 4100 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1965 Pearson Vanguard is a classic design by Pearson from USA, while the 2001 Tartan 4100 is a 2000s offering from Tartan from USA. The 1965 Pearson Vanguard was penned by Philip Rhodes. The 2001 Tartan 4100 was designed by Tim Jackett.
In terms of size, the 1965 Pearson Vanguard measures 9.83m (32.3ft) overall with a beam of 2.84m, compared to the 2001 Tartan 4100 at 12.50m (41.0ft) with a 3.96m beam. The 2001 Tartan 4100 is 2.67m longer than the 1965 Pearson Vanguard. The 2001 Tartan 4100 displaces approximately 133% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1965 Pearson Vanguard has modest sail power for its displacement with an SA/D ratio of 14.32 and 36.0 m² of sail area. The 2001 Tartan 4100, with an SA/D of 16.96 and 75.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2001 Tartan 4100 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1965 Pearson Vanguard offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 25.3) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.71). The 2001 Tartan 4100 has a comfort ratio of 18.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 41.1% for the 1965 Pearson Vanguard and 40.5% for the 2001 Tartan 4100, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1965 Pearson Vanguard provides 5 berths in 1 cabin with 57L of water capacity and 38L of fuel. The 2001 Tartan 4100 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 340L water and 170L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1965 Pearson Vanguard is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 2001 Tartan 4100 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2001 Tartan 4100 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.