Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 vs Hanse 320 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200
Hanse 320
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 | Hanse 320 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Hanse |
| Year | 2010–2018 | 2005–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) | 9.92 m (32.5 ft) |
| LWL | 8.92 m (29.3 ft) | 8.80 m (28.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.25 m (10.7 ft) | 3.28 m (10.8 ft) |
| Draft | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,900 kg (8,598 lbs) | 4,600 kg (10,141 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 50.0 m² (538 ft²) | 46.0 m² (495 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L (15.9 gal) | 90 L (23.8 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 Hanse 320 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Hanse 320 is a 2000s offering from Hanse from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The Hanse 320 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 measures 9.72m (31.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.25m, compared to the Hanse 320 at 9.92m (32.5ft) with a 3.28m beam. The Hanse 320 is 0.20m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200. The Hanse 320 displaces approximately 18% 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 Hanse 320, with an SA/D of 16.90 and 46.0 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 Hanse 320 has a comfort ratio of 17.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 30.4% for the Hanse 320, 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 Hanse 320 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 150L water and 90L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hanse 320 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 Hanse 320 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.