1990 Island Packet 29 vs 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 — Comparison
1990 Island Packet 29
2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1990 Island Packet 29 | 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Island Packet | Beneteau |
| Year | 1990–1998 | 2008–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Bob Johnson | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 8.84 m (29.0 ft) | 11.35 m (37.2 ft) |
| LWL | 7.47 m (24.5 ft) | 9.93 m (32.6 ft) |
| Beam | 3.05 m (10.0 ft) | 3.72 m (12.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.12 m (3.7 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,856 kg (8,501 lbs) | 6,680 kg (14,727 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,588 kg (3,501 lbs) | 2,000 kg (4,409 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 33.5 m² (361 ft²) | 59.0 m² (635 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Full | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L (20.1 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 132 L (34.9 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 7 |
| Cabins | 1 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1990 Island Packet 29 and 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1990 Island Packet 29 is a 1990s design by Island Packet from USA, while the 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 is a 2000s offering from Beneteau from France. The 1990 Island Packet 29 was penned by Bob Johnson. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the 1990 Island Packet 29 measures 8.84m (29.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.05m, compared to the 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 at 11.35m (37.2ft) with a 3.72m beam. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 is 2.51m longer than the 1990 Island Packet 29. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 displaces approximately 73% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1990 Island Packet 29 has modest sail power for its displacement with an SA/D ratio of 13.84 and 33.5 m² of sail area. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37, with an SA/D of 16.90 and 59.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1990 Island Packet 29 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 21.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 has a comfort ratio of 16.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 41.2% for the 1990 Island Packet 29 and 29.9% for the 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1990 Island Packet 29 provides 5 berths in 1 cabin with 132L of water capacity and 76L of fuel. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 200L water and 100L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1990 Island Packet 29 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 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 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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