Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 vs Dufour 36 Classic — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 | Dufour 36 Classic |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Dufour |
| Year | 2010–2018 | 1996–2003 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Umberto Felci |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) | 10.90 m (35.8 ft) |
| LWL | 8.92 m (29.3 ft) | 9.60 m (31.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.25 m (10.7 ft) | 3.50 m (11.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,900 kg (8,598 lbs) | 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 2,000 kg (4,409 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 50.0 m² (538 ft²) | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 27 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L (15.9 gal) | 110 L (29.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and Dufour 36 Classic represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Dufour 36 Classic is a 1990s offering from Dufour from France. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The Dufour 36 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 36 Classic at 10.90m (35.8ft) with a 3.50m beam. The Dufour 36 Classic is 1.18m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200. The Dufour 36 Classic displaces approximately 59% 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 36 Classic, with an SA/D of 17.16 and 57.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. 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 36 Classic has a comfort ratio of 18.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 32.3% for the Dufour 36 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 36 Classic offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 200L water and 110L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 36 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 36 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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