Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 vs 1986 Island Packet 27 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 | 1986 Island Packet 27 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Island Packet |
| Year | 2016 | 1986–1994 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Bob Johnson |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.94 m (35.9 ft) | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) | 7.01 m (23.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) | 2.90 m (9.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 1.07 m (3.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs) | 1,270 kg (2,800 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) | 29.0 m² (312 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 95 L (25.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 4 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and 1986 Island Packet 27 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1986 Island Packet 27 is a 1980s offering from Island Packet from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The 1986 Island Packet 27 was designed by Bob Johnson.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 measures 10.94m (35.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.55m, compared to the 1986 Island Packet 27 at 8.23m (27.0ft) with a 2.90m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is 2.71m longer than the 1986 Island Packet 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 1986 Island Packet 27, with an SA/D of 13.64 and 29.0 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 1986 Island Packet 27 has a comfort ratio of 21.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 37.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and 40.0% for the 1986 Island Packet 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 1986 Island Packet 27 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 95L water and 57L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1986 Island Packet 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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