Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 vs Dufour 32 Classic — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 | Dufour 32 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Dufour |
| Year | 2010–2018 | 1995–2002 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Umberto Felci |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) | 9.70 m (31.8 ft) |
| LWL | 8.92 m (29.3 ft) | 8.40 m (27.6 ft) |
| Beam | 3.25 m (10.7 ft) | 3.20 m (10.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,900 kg (8,598 lbs) | 4,500 kg (9,921 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 50.0 m² (538 ft²) | 45.0 m² (484 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L (15.9 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and Dufour 32 Classic represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Dufour 32 Classic is a 1990s offering from Dufour from France. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The Dufour 32 Classic was designed by Umberto Felci.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 measures 9.72m (31.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.25m, compared to the Dufour 32 Classic at 9.70m (31.8ft) with a 3.20m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is 0.02m longer than the Dufour 32 Classic. The Dufour 32 Classic displaces approximately 15% 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 Dufour 32 Classic, with an SA/D of 16.78 and 45.0 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 Dufour 32 Classic has a comfort ratio of 19.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 31.1% for the Dufour 32 Classic, 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 Dufour 32 Classic offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 150L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 32 Classic 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 Dufour 32 Classic 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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