Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 vs Hanse 375 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 | Hanse 375 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Hanse |
| Year | 2010–2018 | 2009–2015 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) | 11.35 m (37.2 ft) |
| LWL | 8.92 m (29.3 ft) | 10.05 m (33.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.25 m (10.7 ft) | 3.65 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,900 kg (8,598 lbs) | 7,000 kg (15,432 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 2,150 kg (4,740 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 | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L (15.9 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and Hanse 375 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Hanse 375 is a 2000s offering from Hanse from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The Hanse 375 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 375 at 11.35m (37.2ft) with a 3.65m beam. The Hanse 375 is 1.63m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200. The Hanse 375 displaces approximately 79% 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 375, with an SA/D of 17.21 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 Hanse 375 has a comfort ratio of 17.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 30.7% for the Hanse 375, 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 375 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 250L water and 130L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hanse 375 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 375 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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