1978 Tayana 37 vs 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 — Comparison
1978 Tayana 37
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1978 Tayana 37 | 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Tayana | Pacific Seacraft |
| Year | 1978–1995 | 1990–2007 |
| Type | Cutter | Cutter |
| Country | Taiwan | USA |
| Designer | Bob Harris | William Crealock |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.28 m (37.0 ft) | 10.36 m (34.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.84 m (29.0 ft) | 8.08 m (26.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) | 3.20 m (10.5 ft) |
| Draft | 1.68 m (5.5 ft) | 1.52 m (5.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,165 kg (18,001 lbs) | 6,350 kg (13,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,402 kg (7,500 lbs) | 2,722 kg (6,001 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.3 m² (660 ft²) | 51.5 m² (554 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Full | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 35 HP | 28 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 151 L (39.9 gal) | 114 L (30.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 265 L (70.0 gal) | 227 L (60.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 6 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1978 Tayana 37 and 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 represent two takes on cutter-rigged sailing. The 1978 Tayana 37 is a 1970s design by Tayana from Taiwan, while the 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 is a 1990s offering from Pacific Seacraft from USA. The 1978 Tayana 37 was penned by Bob Harris. The 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 was designed by William Crealock.
In terms of size, the 1978 Tayana 37 measures 11.28m (37.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.40m, compared to the 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 at 10.36m (34.0ft) with a 3.20m beam. The 1978 Tayana 37 is 0.92m longer than the 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34. The 1978 Tayana 37 displaces approximately 29% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1978 Tayana 37 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.36 and 61.3 m² of sail area. The 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34, with an SA/D of 15.26 and 51.5 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 1978 Tayana 37 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1978 Tayana 37 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 26.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.68). The 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 has a comfort ratio of 27.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.69. The ballast ratios are 41.7% for the 1978 Tayana 37 and 42.9% for the 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1978 Tayana 37 provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 265L of water capacity and 151L of fuel. The 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 227L water and 114L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 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 1978 Tayana 37 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1978 Tayana 37 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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