Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 vs 2010 Hallberg-Rassy 40 — Comparison
2010 Hallberg-Rassy 40
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 | 2010 Hallberg-Rassy 40 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Hallberg-Rassy |
| Year | 2010–2018 | 2010–2017 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Sweden |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | German Frers |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) | 12.08 m (39.6 ft) |
| LWL | 8.92 m (29.3 ft) | 10.40 m (34.1 ft) |
| Beam | 3.25 m (10.7 ft) | 3.82 m (12.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,900 kg (8,598 lbs) | 9,200 kg (20,283 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 50.0 m² (538 ft²) | 73.0 m² (786 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L (15.9 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 380 L (100.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 2010 Hallberg-Rassy 40 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2010 Hallberg-Rassy 40 is a modern offering from Hallberg-Rassy from Sweden. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The 2010 Hallberg-Rassy 40 was designed by German Frers.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 measures 9.72m (31.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.25m, compared to the 2010 Hallberg-Rassy 40 at 12.08m (39.6ft) with a 3.82m beam. The 2010 Hallberg-Rassy 40 is 2.36m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200. The 2010 Hallberg-Rassy 40 displaces approximately 136% 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 2010 Hallberg-Rassy 40, with an SA/D of 16.89 and 73.0 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 2010 Hallberg-Rassy 40 has a comfort ratio of 19.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 38.0% for the 2010 Hallberg-Rassy 40, 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 2010 Hallberg-Rassy 40 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 380L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2010 Hallberg-Rassy 40 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 2010 Hallberg-Rassy 40 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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