Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 vs 2015 Elan 450 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 | 2015 Elan 450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Elan |
| Year | 2016 | 2015–2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Slovenia |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.94 m (35.9 ft) | 13.85 m (45.4 ft) |
| LWL | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) | 12.20 m (40.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) | 4.28 m (14.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 10,800 kg (23,810 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs) | 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 160 L (42.3 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 2015 Elan 450 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2015 Elan 450 is a modern offering from Elan from Slovenia. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The 2015 Elan 450 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 2015 Elan 450 at 13.85m (45.4ft) with a 4.28m beam. The 2015 Elan 450 is 2.91m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600. The 2015 Elan 450 displaces approximately 112% 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 2015 Elan 450, with an SA/D of 19.75 and 95.0 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 2015 Elan 450 has a comfort ratio of 14.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 37.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and 32.4% for the 2015 Elan 450, 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 2015 Elan 450 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 350L water and 160L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2015 Elan 450 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 2015 Elan 450 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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