1999 Catalina 400 vs 1993 Nautor Swan 46 — Comparison
1999 Catalina 400
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1999 Catalina 400 | 1993 Nautor Swan 46 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Catalina | Nautor Swan |
| Year | 1999–2006 | 1993–2001 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | Finland |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | German Frers |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.12 m (39.8 ft) | 14.05 m (46.1 ft) |
| LWL | 10.36 m (34.0 ft) | 11.28 m (37.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.86 m (12.7 ft) | 4.09 m (13.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) | 2.35 m (7.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,845 kg (19,500 lbs) | 12,247 kg (27,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) | 4,990 kg (11,001 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 66.9 m² (720 ft²) | 92.0 m² (990 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 151 L (39.9 gal) | 220 L (58.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 303 L (80.0 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1999 Catalina 400 and 1993 Nautor Swan 46 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1999 Catalina 400 is a 1990s design by Catalina from USA, while the 1993 Nautor Swan 46 is a 1990s offering from Nautor Swan from Finland. The 1999 Catalina 400 was penned by Gerry Douglas. The 1993 Nautor Swan 46 was designed by German Frers.
In terms of size, the 1999 Catalina 400 measures 12.12m (39.8ft) overall with a beam of 3.86m, compared to the 1993 Nautor Swan 46 at 14.05m (46.1ft) with a 4.09m beam. The 1993 Nautor Swan 46 is 1.93m longer than the 1999 Catalina 400. The 1993 Nautor Swan 46 displaces approximately 38% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1999 Catalina 400 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.89 and 66.9 m² of sail area. The 1993 Nautor Swan 46, with an SA/D of 17.59 and 92.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 1993 Nautor Swan 46 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1999 Catalina 400 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.0) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The 1993 Nautor Swan 46 has a comfort ratio of 19.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.71. The ballast ratios are 41.0% for the 1999 Catalina 400 and 40.7% for the 1993 Nautor Swan 46, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1999 Catalina 400 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 303L of water capacity and 151L of fuel. The 1993 Nautor Swan 46 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 400L water and 220L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1993 Nautor Swan 46 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 1993 Nautor Swan 46 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1999 Catalina 400 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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