1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 vs 1982 Freedom 28 — Comparison
1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24
1982 Freedom 28
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 | 1982 Freedom 28 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Pacific Seacraft | Freedom |
| Year | 1980–2007 | 1982–1988 |
| Type | Cutter | Sloop |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | William Crealock | Garry Hoyt |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 7.32 m (24.0 ft) | 8.53 m (28.0 ft) |
| LWL | 5.79 m (19.0 ft) | 7.01 m (23.0 ft) |
| Beam | 2.54 m (8.3 ft) | 2.84 m (9.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.07 m (3.5 ft) | 1.14 m (3.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,043 kg (2,299 lbs) | 907 kg (2,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 23.5 m² (253 ft²) | 29.0 m² (312 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Full | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 10 HP | 10 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 30 L (7.9 gal) | 38 L (10.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 57 L (15.1 gal) | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 3 | 5 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 and 1982 Freedom 28 represent different approaches to sailboat design. The 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 is a 1980s design by Pacific Seacraft from USA, while the 1982 Freedom 28 is a 1980s offering from Freedom from USA. The 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 was penned by William Crealock. The 1982 Freedom 28 was designed by Garry Hoyt.
In terms of size, the 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 measures 7.32m (24.0ft) overall with a beam of 2.54m, compared to the 1982 Freedom 28 at 8.53m (28.0ft) with a 2.84m beam. The 1982 Freedom 28 is 1.21m longer than the 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24.
Looking at performance, the 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 has modest sail power for its displacement with an SA/D ratio of 12.98 and 23.5 m² of sail area. The 1982 Freedom 28, with an SA/D of 16.02 and 29.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 1982 Freedom 28 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 28.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The 1982 Freedom 28 has a comfort ratio of 17.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.84. The ballast ratios are 41.8% for the 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 and 36.4% for the 1982 Freedom 28, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 provides 3 berths in 1 cabin with 57L of water capacity and 30L of fuel. The 1982 Freedom 28 offers 5 berths in 1 cabin with 57L water and 38L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 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 1982 Freedom 28 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1982 Freedom 28 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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