Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 vs 1979 Pearson 37 — Comparison
1979 Pearson 37
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 | 1979 Pearson 37 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Pearson |
| Year | 2010–2018 | 1979–1985 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | William Shaw |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) | 11.28 m (37.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.92 m (29.3 ft) | 8.69 m (28.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.25 m (10.7 ft) | 3.43 m (11.3 ft) |
| Draft | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,900 kg (8,598 lbs) | 7,258 kg (16,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 3,084 kg (6,799 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 50.0 m² (538 ft²) | 56.0 m² (603 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 28 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L (15.9 gal) | 95 L (25.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 190 L (50.2 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 1979 Pearson 37 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1979 Pearson 37 is a 1970s offering from Pearson from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The 1979 Pearson 37 was designed by William Shaw.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 measures 9.72m (31.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.25m, compared to the 1979 Pearson 37 at 11.28m (37.0ft) with a 3.43m beam. The 1979 Pearson 37 is 1.56m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200. The 1979 Pearson 37 displaces approximately 86% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.51 and 50.0 m² of sail area. The 1979 Pearson 37, with an SA/D of 15.18 and 56.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.83). The 1979 Pearson 37 has a comfort ratio of 24.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.71. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 42.5% for the 1979 Pearson 37, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 80L of water capacity and 60L of fuel. The 1979 Pearson 37 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 190L water and 95L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1979 Pearson 37 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 3200 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1979 Pearson 37 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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