Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 vs 2007 Elan 310 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600
2007 Elan 310
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 | 2007 Elan 310 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Elan |
| Year | 2016 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Slovenia |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.94 m (35.9 ft) | 9.34 m (30.6 ft) |
| LWL | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) | 8.10 m (26.6 ft) |
| Beam | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 4,500 kg (9,921 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs) | 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) | 42.0 m² (452 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 5 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and 2007 Elan 310 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2007 Elan 310 is a 2000s offering from Elan from Slovenia. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The 2007 Elan 310 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 measures 10.94m (35.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.55m, compared to the 2007 Elan 310 at 9.34m (30.6ft) with a 3.10m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is 1.60m longer than the 2007 Elan 310. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 displaces approximately 13% 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 2007 Elan 310, with an SA/D of 15.66 and 42.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. 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 2007 Elan 310 has a comfort ratio of 21.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 37.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and 28.9% for the 2007 Elan 310, 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 2007 Elan 310 offers 5 berths in 2 cabins with 120L water and 60L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Elan 310 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: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.