Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 vs 1997 Tartan 3700 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200
1997 Tartan 3700
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 | 1997 Tartan 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Tartan |
| Year | 2010–2018 | 1997–2006 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Tim Jackett |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) | 11.28 m (37.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.92 m (29.3 ft) | 9.75 m (32.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.25 m (10.7 ft) | 3.66 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,900 kg (8,598 lbs) | 7,031 kg (15,501 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 2,948 kg (6,499 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 50.0 m² (538 ft²) | 62.0 m² (667 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 35 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L (15.9 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 220 L (58.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 1997 Tartan 3700 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1997 Tartan 3700 is a 1990s offering from Tartan from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The 1997 Tartan 3700 was designed by Tim Jackett.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 measures 9.72m (31.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.25m, compared to the 1997 Tartan 3700 at 11.28m (37.0ft) with a 3.66m beam. The 1997 Tartan 3700 is 1.56m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200. The 1997 Tartan 3700 displaces approximately 80% 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 1997 Tartan 3700, with an SA/D of 17.16 and 62.0 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 1997 Tartan 3700 has a comfort ratio of 18.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 41.9% for the 1997 Tartan 3700, 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 1997 Tartan 3700 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 220L water and 130L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1997 Tartan 3700 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 1997 Tartan 3700 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.