1985 Westerly Storm 33 vs 1994 Sabre 362 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1985 Westerly Storm 33 | 1994 Sabre 362 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Westerly | Sabre |
| Year | 1985–1990 | 1994–2001 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | UK | USA |
| Designer | Ed Dubois | Jim Taylor |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.06 m (33.0 ft) | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.38 m (27.5 ft) | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.35 m (11.0 ft) | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,216 kg (11,499 lbs) | 6,124 kg (13,501 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,177 kg (4,799 lbs) | 2,540 kg (5,600 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 45.0 m² (484 ft²) | 54.0 m² (581 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Bilge | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 22 HP | 28 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L (20.1 gal) | 95 L (25.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 114 L (30.1 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 6 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1985 Westerly Storm 33 and 1994 Sabre 362 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1985 Westerly Storm 33 is a 1980s design by Westerly from UK, while the 1994 Sabre 362 is a 1990s offering from Sabre from USA. The 1985 Westerly Storm 33 was penned by Ed Dubois. The 1994 Sabre 362 was designed by Jim Taylor.
In terms of size, the 1985 Westerly Storm 33 measures 10.06m (33.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.35m, compared to the 1994 Sabre 362 at 10.97m (36.0ft) with a 3.40m beam. The 1994 Sabre 362 is 0.91m longer than the 1985 Westerly Storm 33. The 1994 Sabre 362 displaces approximately 17% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1985 Westerly Storm 33 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.20 and 45.0 m² of sail area. The 1994 Sabre 362, with an SA/D of 16.39 and 54.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 1994 Sabre 362 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1985 Westerly Storm 33 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 20.3) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 1994 Sabre 362 has a comfort ratio of 18.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.74. The ballast ratios are 41.7% for the 1985 Westerly Storm 33 and 41.5% for the 1994 Sabre 362, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1985 Westerly Storm 33 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 114L of water capacity and 76L of fuel. The 1994 Sabre 362 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 170L water and 95L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1985 Westerly Storm 33 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 1994 Sabre 362 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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