1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC vs 1990 Island Packet 29 — Comparison
1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC
1990 Island Packet 29
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC | 1990 Island Packet 29 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Island Packet |
| Year | 1998–2003 | 1990–1998 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Groupe Finot | Bob Johnson |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) | 8.84 m (29.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) | 7.47 m (24.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.65 m (12.0 ft) | 3.05 m (10.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.68 m (5.5 ft) | 1.12 m (3.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,100 kg (15,653 lbs) | 3,856 kg (8,501 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,500 kg (5,512 lbs) | 1,588 kg (3,501 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 59.0 m² (635 ft²) | 33.5 m² (361 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 76 L (20.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 132 L (34.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC and 1990 Island Packet 29 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC is a 1990s design by Beneteau from France, while the 1990 Island Packet 29 is a 1990s offering from Island Packet from USA. The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC was penned by Groupe Finot. The 1990 Island Packet 29 was designed by Bob Johnson.
In terms of size, the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC measures 10.97m (36.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.65m, compared to the 1990 Island Packet 29 at 8.84m (29.0ft) with a 3.05m beam. The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC is 2.13m longer than the 1990 Island Packet 29. The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC displaces approximately 84% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.23 and 59.0 m² of sail area. The 1990 Island Packet 29, with an SA/D of 13.84 and 33.5 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 1990 Island Packet 29 has a comfort ratio of 21.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 35.2% for the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC and 41.2% for the 1990 Island Packet 29, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 200L of water capacity and 100L of fuel. The 1990 Island Packet 29 offers 5 berths in 1 cabin with 132L water and 76L 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 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC 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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