1979 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37 vs 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 — Comparison
1979 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1979 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37 | 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Pacific Seacraft | Pacific Seacraft |
| Year | 1979–2007 | 1999–2007 |
| Type | Cutter | Cutter |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | William Crealock | William Crealock |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.28 m (37.0 ft) | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.69 m (28.5 ft) | 9.75 m (32.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.28 m (10.8 ft) | 3.66 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.68 m (5.5 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,711 kg (17,000 lbs) | 9,525 kg (20,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs) | 3,856 kg (8,501 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 58.2 m² (627 ft²) | 70.0 m² (754 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Full | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 35 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 151 L (39.9 gal) | 189 L (49.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 265 L (70.0 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1979 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37 and 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 represent two takes on cutter-rigged sailing. The 1979 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37 is a 1970s design by Pacific Seacraft from USA, while the 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 is a 1990s offering from Pacific Seacraft from USA. The 1979 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37 was penned by William Crealock. The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 was designed by William Crealock.
In terms of size, the 1979 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37 measures 11.28m (37.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.28m, compared to the 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 at 12.19m (40.0ft) with a 3.66m beam. The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 is 0.91m longer than the 1979 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37. The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 displaces approximately 24% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1979 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.15 and 58.2 m² of sail area. The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40, with an SA/D of 15.83 and 70.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1979 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 27.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.67). The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 has a comfort ratio of 23.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.69. The ballast ratios are 41.2% for the 1979 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37 and 40.5% for the 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1979 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 37 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 265L of water capacity and 151L of fuel. The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 340L water and 189L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1979 Pacific Seacraft Crealock 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 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 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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