1986 Westerly Oceanlord vs 1983 Freedom 36 — Comparison
1983 Freedom 36
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1986 Westerly Oceanlord | 1983 Freedom 36 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Westerly | Freedom |
| Year | 1986–1992 | 1983–1990 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | UK | USA |
| Designer | Ed Dubois | Garry Hoyt |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.04 m (39.5 ft) | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.75 m (32.0 ft) | 9.14 m (30.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.81 m (12.5 ft) | 3.51 m (11.5 ft) |
| Draft | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,980 kg (22,002 lbs) | 6,123 kg (13,499 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) | 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) | 49.0 m² (527 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 50 HP | 25 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 182 L (48.1 gal) | 95 L (25.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 340 L (89.8 gal) | 190 L (50.2 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord and 1983 Freedom 36 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord is a 1980s design by Westerly from UK, while the 1983 Freedom 36 is a 1980s offering from Freedom from USA. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord was penned by Ed Dubois. The 1983 Freedom 36 was designed by Garry Hoyt.
In terms of size, the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord measures 12.04m (39.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.81m, compared to the 1983 Freedom 36 at 10.97m (36.0ft) with a 3.51m beam. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord is 1.07m longer than the 1983 Freedom 36. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord displaces approximately 63% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord has modest sail power for its displacement with an SA/D ratio of 14.90 and 68.0 m² of sail area. The 1983 Freedom 36, with an SA/D of 14.88 and 49.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 23.7) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.71). The 1983 Freedom 36 has a comfort ratio of 18.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 36.4% for the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord and 37.0% for the 1983 Freedom 36, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord provides 7 berths in 3 cabins with 340L of water capacity and 182L of fuel. The 1983 Freedom 36 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 190L water and 95L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord 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 1986 Westerly Oceanlord has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord 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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