Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 vs 1987 C&C 44 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600
1987 C&C 44
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 | 1987 C&C 44 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | C&C Yachts |
| Year | 2016 | 1987–1993 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Canada |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.94 m (35.9 ft) | 13.41 m (44.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) | 3.96 m (13.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 10,433 kg (23,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs) | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) | 80.0 m² (861 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 45 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 7 |
| Cabins | 1 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and 1987 C&C 44 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1987 C&C 44 is a 1980s offering from C&C Yachts from Canada. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The 1987 C&C 44 was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 measures 10.94m (35.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.55m, compared to the 1987 C&C 44 at 13.41m (44.0ft) with a 3.96m beam. The 1987 C&C 44 is 2.47m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600. The 1987 C&C 44 displaces approximately 105% 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 1987 C&C 44, with an SA/D of 17.02 and 80.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. 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 1987 C&C 44 has a comfort ratio of 18.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 37.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and 41.3% for the 1987 C&C 44, 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 1987 C&C 44 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 300L water and 170L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1987 C&C 44 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 1987 C&C 44 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.