2015 Oyster 72 vs 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 — Comparison
2015 Oyster 72
2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2015 Oyster 72 | 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Oyster | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2015 | 2006–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Designer | Rob Humphreys | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 21.95 m (72.0 ft) | 19.50 m (64.0 ft) |
| LWL | 18.50 m (60.7 ft) | 17.20 m (56.4 ft) |
| Beam | 5.60 m (18.4 ft) | 5.30 m (17.4 ft) |
| Draft | 2.80 m (9.2 ft) | 2.65 m (8.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 38,000 kg (83,776 lbs) | 28,000 kg (61,729 lbs) |
| Ballast | 14,000 kg (30,865 lbs) | 9,800 kg (21,605 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 195.0 m² (2,099 ft²) | 170.0 m² (1,830 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass/Carbon |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 280 HP | 160 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 1000 L (264.2 gal) | 600 L (158.5 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 1500 L (396.3 gal) | 900 L (237.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 5 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2015 Oyster 72 and 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2015 Oyster 72 is a modern design by Oyster from United Kingdom, while the 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2015 Oyster 72 was penned by Rob Humphreys. The 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the 2015 Oyster 72 measures 21.95m (72.0ft) overall with a beam of 5.60m, compared to the 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 at 19.50m (64.0ft) with a 5.30m beam. The 2015 Oyster 72 is 2.45m longer than the 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64. The 2015 Oyster 72 displaces approximately 36% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2015 Oyster 72 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.52 and 195.0 m² of sail area. The 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64, with an SA/D of 18.72 and 170.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2015 Oyster 72 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.67). The 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 has a comfort ratio of 14.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.70. The ballast ratios are 36.8% for the 2015 Oyster 72 and 35.0% for the 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2015 Oyster 72 provides 10 berths in 5 cabins with 1500L of water capacity and 1000L of fuel. The 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 offers 8 berths in 4 cabins with 900L water and 600L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2015 Oyster 72 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 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2015 Oyster 72 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.