Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 vs 1983 Freedom 36 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200
1983 Freedom 36
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 | 1983 Freedom 36 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Freedom |
| Year | 2010–2018 | 1983–1990 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Garry Hoyt |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.92 m (29.3 ft) | 9.14 m (30.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.25 m (10.7 ft) | 3.51 m (11.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,900 kg (8,598 lbs) | 6,123 kg (13,499 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 50.0 m² (538 ft²) | 49.0 m² (527 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 25 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 1983 Freedom 36 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1983 Freedom 36 is a 1980s offering from Freedom from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The 1983 Freedom 36 was designed by Garry Hoyt.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 measures 9.72m (31.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.25m, compared to the 1983 Freedom 36 at 10.97m (36.0ft) with a 3.51m beam. The 1983 Freedom 36 is 1.25m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200. The 1983 Freedom 36 displaces approximately 57% 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 1983 Freedom 36, with an SA/D of 14.88 and 49.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. 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 1983 Freedom 36 has a comfort ratio of 18.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 37.0% for the 1983 Freedom 36, 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 1983 Freedom 36 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 190L water and 95L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1983 Freedom 36 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 1983 Freedom 36 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.