1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 vs 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 — Comparison
1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 | 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Pacific Seacraft | Pacific Seacraft |
| Year | 1980–2007 | 1999–2007 |
| Type | Cutter | Cutter |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | William Crealock | William Crealock |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 7.32 m (24.0 ft) | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) |
| LWL | 5.79 m (19.0 ft) | 9.75 m (32.0 ft) |
| Beam | 2.54 m (8.3 ft) | 3.66 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.07 m (3.5 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) | 9,525 kg (20,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,043 kg (2,299 lbs) | 3,856 kg (8,501 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 23.5 m² (253 ft²) | 70.0 m² (754 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Full | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 10 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 30 L (7.9 gal) | 189 L (49.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 57 L (15.1 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 3 | 7 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 and 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 represent two takes on cutter-rigged sailing. The 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 is a 1980s design by Pacific Seacraft from USA, while the 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 is a 1990s offering from Pacific Seacraft from USA. The 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 was penned by William Crealock. The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 was designed by William Crealock.
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 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 at 12.19m (40.0ft) with a 3.66m beam. The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 is 4.87m longer than the 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24. The 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 displaces approximately 282% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
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 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 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 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 has a comfort ratio of 23.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.69. The ballast ratios are 41.8% for the 1980 Pacific Seacraft Dana 24 and 40.5% for the 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40, 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 1999 Pacific Seacraft 40 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 340L water and 189L 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 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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