2000 Najad 355 vs 1986 Island Packet 27 — Comparison
2000 Najad 355
1986 Island Packet 27
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2000 Najad 355 | 1986 Island Packet 27 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Najad | Island Packet |
| Year | 2000–2010 | 1986–1994 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Sweden | USA |
| Designer | Judel/Vrolijk | Bob Johnson |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.72 m (35.2 ft) | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.00 m (29.5 ft) | 7.01 m (23.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.38 m (11.1 ft) | 2.90 m (9.5 ft) |
| Draft | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) | 1.07 m (3.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,000 kg (13,228 lbs) | 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,400 kg (5,291 lbs) | 1,270 kg (2,800 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 51.0 m² (549 ft²) | 29.0 m² (312 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 110 L (29.1 gal) | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 180 L (47.6 gal) | 95 L (25.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 4 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2000 Najad 355 and 1986 Island Packet 27 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2000 Najad 355 is a 2000s design by Najad from Sweden, while the 1986 Island Packet 27 is a 1980s offering from Island Packet from USA. The 2000 Najad 355 was penned by Judel/Vrolijk. The 1986 Island Packet 27 was designed by Bob Johnson.
In terms of size, the 2000 Najad 355 measures 10.72m (35.2ft) overall with a beam of 3.38m, compared to the 1986 Island Packet 27 at 8.23m (27.0ft) with a 2.90m beam. The 2000 Najad 355 is 2.49m longer than the 1986 Island Packet 27. The 2000 Najad 355 displaces approximately 89% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2000 Najad 355 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.69 and 51.0 m² of sail area. The 1986 Island Packet 27, with an SA/D of 13.64 and 29.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The 2000 Najad 355 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2000 Najad 355 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 20.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The 1986 Island Packet 27 has a comfort ratio of 21.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 40.0% for the 2000 Najad 355 and 40.0% for the 1986 Island Packet 27, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2000 Najad 355 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 180L of water capacity and 110L of fuel. The 1986 Island Packet 27 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 95L water and 57L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1986 Island Packet 27 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 2000 Najad 355 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 Najad 355 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.