Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 vs 1990 Island Packet 29 — Comparison
1990 Island Packet 29
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 | 1990 Island Packet 29 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Island Packet |
| Year | 2010–2018 | 1990–1998 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Bob Johnson |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) | 8.84 m (29.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.92 m (29.3 ft) | 7.47 m (24.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.25 m (10.7 ft) | 3.05 m (10.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) | 1.12 m (3.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,900 kg (8,598 lbs) | 3,856 kg (8,501 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 1,588 kg (3,501 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 50.0 m² (538 ft²) | 33.5 m² (361 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L (15.9 gal) | 76 L (20.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 132 L (34.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 5 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 1990 Island Packet 29 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1990 Island Packet 29 is a 1990s offering from Island Packet from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The 1990 Island Packet 29 was designed by Bob Johnson.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 measures 9.72m (31.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.25m, compared to the 1990 Island Packet 29 at 8.84m (29.0ft) with a 3.05m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is 0.88m longer than the 1990 Island Packet 29. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 displaces approximately 1% 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 1990 Island Packet 29, with an SA/D of 13.84 and 33.5 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 1990 Island Packet 29 has a comfort ratio of 21.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 41.2% for the 1990 Island Packet 29, 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 1990 Island Packet 29 offers 5 berths in 1 cabin with 132L water and 76L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1990 Island Packet 29 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 1990 Island Packet 29 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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