1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 vs 1975 Cal 29 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 | 1975 Cal 29 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Pacific Seacraft | Cal |
| Year | 1986–2007 | 1975–1981 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | William Crealock | Bill Lapworth |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 7.62 m (25.0 ft) | 8.84 m (29.0 ft) |
| LWL | 5.94 m (19.5 ft) | 7.32 m (24.0 ft) |
| Beam | 2.44 m (8.0 ft) | 2.84 m (9.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.07 m (3.5 ft) | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs) | 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 953 kg (2,101 lbs) | 1,361 kg (3,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 24.0 m² (258 ft²) | 34.0 m² (366 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Full | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 10 HP | 13 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 30 L (7.9 gal) | 45 L (11.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 57 L (15.1 gal) | 76 L (20.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 5 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 and 1975 Cal 29 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 is a 1980s design by Pacific Seacraft from USA, while the 1975 Cal 29 is a 1970s offering from Cal from USA. The 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 was penned by William Crealock. The 1975 Cal 29 was designed by Bill Lapworth.
In terms of size, the 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 measures 7.62m (25.0ft) overall with a beam of 2.44m, compared to the 1975 Cal 29 at 8.84m (29.0ft) with a 2.84m beam. The 1975 Cal 29 is 1.22m longer than the 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25. The 1975 Cal 29 displaces approximately 40% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 has modest sail power for its displacement with an SA/D ratio of 14.13 and 24.0 m² of sail area. The 1975 Cal 29, with an SA/D of 15.99 and 34.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 1975 Cal 29 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 25.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.74). The 1975 Cal 29 has a comfort ratio of 20.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 42.0% for the 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 and 42.9% for the 1975 Cal 29, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 57L of water capacity and 30L of fuel. The 1975 Cal 29 offers 5 berths in 1 cabin with 76L water and 45L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1986 Pacific Seacraft 25 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 1975 Cal 29 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1975 Cal 29 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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