Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 vs 1982 Pacific Seacraft 27 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 | 1982 Pacific Seacraft 27 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Pacific Seacraft |
| Year | 2016 | 1982–2005 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | William Crealock |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.94 m (35.9 ft) | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) | 6.55 m (21.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) | 2.64 m (8.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 1.14 m (3.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs) | 1,361 kg (3,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) | 30.5 m² (328 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 45 L (11.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 76 L (20.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 4 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and 1982 Pacific Seacraft 27 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1982 Pacific Seacraft 27 is a 1980s offering from Pacific Seacraft from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The 1982 Pacific Seacraft 27 was designed by William Crealock.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 measures 10.94m (35.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.55m, compared to the 1982 Pacific Seacraft 27 at 8.23m (27.0ft) with a 2.64m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is 2.71m longer than the 1982 Pacific Seacraft 27. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 displaces approximately 61% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.92 and 61.0 m² of sail area. The 1982 Pacific Seacraft 27, with an SA/D of 14.35 and 30.5 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.5) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.83). The 1982 Pacific Seacraft 27 has a comfort ratio of 26.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.72. The ballast ratios are 37.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and 42.9% for the 1982 Pacific Seacraft 27, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 provides 5 berths in 1 cabin with 120L of water capacity and 80L of fuel. The 1982 Pacific Seacraft 27 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 76L water and 45L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1982 Pacific Seacraft 27 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 3600 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 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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