Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 vs Bavaria 42 — Comparison
Bavaria 42
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 | Bavaria 42 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Bavaria |
| Year | 2016 | 2003–2008 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | J&J Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.94 m (35.9 ft) | 12.99 m (42.6 ft) |
| LWL | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) | 11.29 m (37.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) | 4.06 m (13.3 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 9,300 kg (20,503 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs) | 2,900 kg (6,393 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) | 79.0 m² (850 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 350 L (92.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 8 |
| Cabins | 1 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and Bavaria 42 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Bavaria 42 is a 2000s offering from Bavaria from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The Bavaria 42 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 42 at 12.99m (42.6ft) with a 4.06m beam. The Bavaria 42 is 2.05m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600. The Bavaria 42 displaces approximately 82% 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 42, with an SA/D of 18.15 and 79.0 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 42 has a comfort ratio of 15.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 37.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and 31.2% for the Bavaria 42, 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 42 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 350L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Bavaria 42 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 42 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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