2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 vs Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 — Comparison
2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2000–2005 | 2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Groupe Finot | Daniel Andrieu |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.22 m (40.1 ft) | 10.94 m (35.9 ft) |
| LWL | 10.52 m (34.5 ft) | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) |
| Beam | 3.90 m (12.8 ft) | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) |
| Draft | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,200 kg (18,078 lbs) | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,800 kg (6,173 lbs) | 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 69.0 m² (743 ft²) | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 130 L (34.3 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 5 |
| Cabins | 3 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 and Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 is a 2000s design by Beneteau from France, while the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 was penned by Groupe Finot. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 was designed by Daniel Andrieu.
In terms of size, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 measures 12.22m (40.1ft) overall with a beam of 3.90m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 at 10.94m (35.9ft) with a 3.55m beam. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 is 1.28m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600. The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 displaces approximately 61% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.24 and 69.0 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600, with an SA/D of 20.92 and 61.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 has a comfort ratio of 13.5 and a capsize screening value of 0.83. The ballast ratios are 34.2% for the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 and 37.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 250L of water capacity and 130L of fuel. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 offers 5 berths in 1 cabin with 120L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 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 Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2000 Beneteau Oceanis 411 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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