Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 vs Bavaria 34 — Comparison
Bavaria 34
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 | Bavaria 34 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Bavaria |
| Year | 2016 | 1998–2004 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | J&J Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.94 m (35.9 ft) | 10.35 m (34.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) | 9.10 m (29.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) | 3.38 m (11.1 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 5,200 kg (11,464 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs) | 1,700 kg (3,748 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) | 52.0 m² (560 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and Bavaria 34 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Bavaria 34 is a 1990s offering from Bavaria from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The Bavaria 34 was designed by J&J Design.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 measures 10.94m (35.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.55m, compared to the Bavaria 34 at 10.35m (34.0ft) with a 3.38m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is 0.59m longer than the Bavaria 34. The Bavaria 34 displaces approximately 2% 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 Bavaria 34, with an SA/D of 17.60 and 52.0 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 Bavaria 34 has a comfort ratio of 17.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 37.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and 32.7% for the Bavaria 34, 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 Bavaria 34 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 170L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Bavaria 34 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 Bavaria 34 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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