1990 Sabre 36 vs 2001 Tartan 4100 — Comparison
1990 Sabre 36
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1990 Sabre 36 | 2001 Tartan 4100 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Sabre | Tartan |
| Year | 1990–1998 | 2001–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | Roger Hewson | Tim Jackett |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.14 m (30.0 ft) | 10.67 m (35.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.35 m (11.0 ft) | 3.96 m (13.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) | 2.13 m (7.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,897 kg (13,001 lbs) | 9,525 kg (20,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,449 kg (5,399 lbs) | 3,856 kg (8,501 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 52.5 m² (565 ft²) | 75.0 m² (807 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L (20.1 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 151 L (39.9 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1990 Sabre 36 and 2001 Tartan 4100 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1990 Sabre 36 is a 1990s design by Sabre from USA, while the 2001 Tartan 4100 is a 2000s offering from Tartan from USA. The 1990 Sabre 36 was penned by Roger Hewson. The 2001 Tartan 4100 was designed by Tim Jackett.
In terms of size, the 1990 Sabre 36 measures 10.97m (36.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.35m, compared to the 2001 Tartan 4100 at 12.50m (41.0ft) with a 3.96m beam. The 2001 Tartan 4100 is 1.53m longer than the 1990 Sabre 36. The 2001 Tartan 4100 displaces approximately 62% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1990 Sabre 36 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.34 and 52.5 m² of sail area. The 2001 Tartan 4100, with an SA/D of 16.96 and 75.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2001 Tartan 4100 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1990 Sabre 36 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.3) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.74). The 2001 Tartan 4100 has a comfort ratio of 18.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 41.5% for the 1990 Sabre 36 and 40.5% for the 2001 Tartan 4100, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1990 Sabre 36 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 151L of water capacity and 76L of fuel. The 2001 Tartan 4100 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 340L water and 170L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1990 Sabre 36 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 2001 Tartan 4100 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2001 Tartan 4100 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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