Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 vs Catalina 440 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 | Catalina 440 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Catalina |
| Year | 2016 | 2010–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Gerry Douglas |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.94 m (35.9 ft) | 13.41 m (44.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) | 11.73 m (38.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) | 4.14 m (13.6 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 1.96 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 10,886 kg (23,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs) | 4,082 kg (8,999 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) | 82.0 m² (883 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 189 L (49.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 379 L (100.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 7 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and Catalina 440 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Catalina 440 is a modern offering from Catalina from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The Catalina 440 was designed by Gerry Douglas.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 measures 10.94m (35.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.55m, compared to the Catalina 440 at 13.41m (44.0ft) with a 4.14m beam. The Catalina 440 is 2.47m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600. The Catalina 440 displaces approximately 113% 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 Catalina 440, with an SA/D of 16.96 and 82.0 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 Catalina 440 has a comfort ratio of 16.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 37.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and 37.5% for the Catalina 440, 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 Catalina 440 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 379L water and 189L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Catalina 440 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 Catalina 440 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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