Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 vs Bavaria C42 — Comparison
Bavaria C42
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 | Bavaria C42 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Bavaria |
| Year | 2016 | 2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | cossutti yacht design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.94 m (35.9 ft) | 12.88 m (42.3 ft) |
| LWL | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) | 11.25 m (36.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) | 4.09 m (13.4 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 8,900 kg (19,621 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs) | 2,750 kg (6,063 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) | 76.0 m² (818 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 45 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 8 |
| Cabins | 1 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and Bavaria C42 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Bavaria C42 is a modern offering from Bavaria from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The Bavaria C42 was designed by cossutti yacht 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 C42 at 12.88m (42.3ft) with a 4.09m beam. The Bavaria C42 is 1.94m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600. The Bavaria C42 displaces approximately 75% 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 C42, with an SA/D of 17.98 and 76.0 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 C42 has a comfort ratio of 15.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 37.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and 30.9% for the Bavaria C42, 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 C42 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 340L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Bavaria C42 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 C42 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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