2008 Nautor Swan 45 vs Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 — Comparison
2008 Nautor Swan 45
Jeanneau Sun Loft 47
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2008 Nautor Swan 45 | Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Nautor Swan | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2008–2013 | 2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Finland | France |
| Designer | German Frers | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.84 m (45.4 ft) | 14.20 m (46.6 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 13.00 m (42.7 ft) |
| Beam | 4.10 m (13.5 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,433 kg (23,001 lbs) | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 180 L (47.6 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 12 |
| Cabins | 3 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 and Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 is a 2000s design by Nautor Swan from Finland, while the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 was penned by German Frers. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 measures 13.84m (45.4ft) overall with a beam of 4.10m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 at 14.20m (46.6ft) with a 4.49m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is 0.36m longer than the 2008 Nautor Swan 45. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 displaces approximately 10% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.21 and 95.0 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47, with an SA/D of 17.55 and 88.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 has a comfort ratio of 13.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.80. The ballast ratios are 41.3% for the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 and 27.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 provides 6 berths in 3 cabins with 350L of water capacity and 180L of fuel. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 offers 12 berths in 4 cabins with 400L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 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 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.