Beneteau First 27 vs 1993 Najad 360 — Comparison
1993 Najad 360
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau First 27 | 1993 Najad 360 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Najad |
| Year | 1990–1994 | 1993–2002 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Sweden |
| Designer | Jean Berret | Judel/Vrolijk |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 8.19 m (26.9 ft) | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) |
| LWL | 7.21 m (23.7 ft) | 9.14 m (30.0 ft) |
| Beam | 2.79 m (9.2 ft) | 3.42 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.55 m (5.1 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,400 kg (5,291 lbs) | 6,500 kg (14,330 lbs) |
| Ballast | 850 kg (1,874 lbs) | 2,700 kg (5,952 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 35.0 m² (377 ft²) | 55.0 m² (592 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 9 HP | 28 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 40 L (10.6 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 70 L (18.5 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau First 27 and 1993 Najad 360 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau First 27 is a 1990s design by Beneteau from France, while the 1993 Najad 360 is a 1990s offering from Najad from Sweden. The Beneteau First 27 was penned by Jean Berret. The 1993 Najad 360 was designed by Judel/Vrolijk.
In terms of size, the Beneteau First 27 measures 8.19m (26.9ft) overall with a beam of 2.79m, compared to the 1993 Najad 360 at 10.97m (36.0ft) with a 3.42m beam. The 1993 Najad 360 is 2.78m longer than the Beneteau First 27. The 1993 Najad 360 displaces approximately 171% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Beneteau First 27 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.84 and 35.0 m² of sail area. The 1993 Najad 360, with an SA/D of 16.04 and 55.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Beneteau First 27 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Beneteau First 27 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.7) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.83). The 1993 Najad 360 has a comfort ratio of 20.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 35.4% for the Beneteau First 27 and 41.5% for the 1993 Najad 360, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Beneteau First 27 provides 5 berths in 1 cabin with 70L of water capacity and 40L of fuel. The 1993 Najad 360 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 200L water and 120L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1993 Najad 360 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 Beneteau First 27 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1993 Najad 360 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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