Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 vs 1984 C&C 37+ — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Loft 47
1984 C&C 37+
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 | 1984 C&C 37+ |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | C&C Yachts |
| Year | 2019 | 1984–1990 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Canada |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.20 m (46.6 ft) | 11.28 m (37.0 ft) |
| LWL | 13.00 m (42.7 ft) | 9.14 m (30.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) | 3.56 m (11.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) | 6,577 kg (14,500 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 2,722 kg (6,001 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 25 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 95 L (25.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 12 | 7 |
| Cabins | 4 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and 1984 C&C 37+ represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1984 C&C 37+ is a 1980s offering from C&C Yachts from Canada. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 was penned by Philippe Briand. The 1984 C&C 37+ was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 measures 14.20m (46.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.49m, compared to the 1984 C&C 37+ at 11.28m (37.0ft) with a 3.56m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is 2.92m longer than the 1984 C&C 37+. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 displaces approximately 75% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.55 and 88.0 m² of sail area. The 1984 C&C 37+, with an SA/D of 16.50 and 57.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.80). The 1984 C&C 37+ has a comfort ratio of 19.5 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 27.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and 41.4% for the 1984 C&C 37+, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 provides 12 berths in 4 cabins with 400L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The 1984 C&C 37+ offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 170L water and 95L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1984 C&C 37+ 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 Loft 47 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.