1986 Island Packet 27 vs 1990 Westerly Oceanquest — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1986 Island Packet 27 | 1990 Westerly Oceanquest |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Island Packet | Westerly |
| Year | 1986–1994 | 1990–1996 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | UK |
| Designer | Bob Johnson | Ed Dubois |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) | 10.67 m (35.0 ft) |
| LWL | 7.01 m (23.0 ft) | 8.84 m (29.0 ft) |
| Beam | 2.90 m (9.5 ft) | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.07 m (3.5 ft) | 1.07 m (3.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs) | 5,897 kg (13,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,270 kg (2,800 lbs) | 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 29.0 m² (312 ft²) | 46.0 m² (495 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Full | Bilge |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 23 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 57 L (15.1 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 95 L (25.1 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 7 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1986 Island Packet 27 and 1990 Westerly Oceanquest represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1986 Island Packet 27 is a 1980s design by Island Packet from USA, while the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest is a 1990s offering from Westerly from UK. The 1986 Island Packet 27 was penned by Bob Johnson. The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest was designed by Ed Dubois.
In terms of size, the 1986 Island Packet 27 measures 8.23m (27.0ft) overall with a beam of 2.90m, compared to the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest at 10.67m (35.0ft) with a 3.40m beam. The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest is 2.44m longer than the 1986 Island Packet 27. The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest displaces approximately 86% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1986 Island Packet 27 has modest sail power for its displacement with an SA/D ratio of 13.64 and 29.0 m² of sail area. The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest, with an SA/D of 14.32 and 46.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1986 Island Packet 27 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 21.7) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.79). The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest has a comfort ratio of 20.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 40.0% for the 1986 Island Packet 27 and 38.5% for the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1986 Island Packet 27 provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 95L of water capacity and 57L of fuel. The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 200L water and 100L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1986 Island Packet 27 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 1990 Westerly Oceanquest has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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