1985 Pacific Seacraft 37 vs 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 — Comparison

Detailed Comparison

The 1985 Pacific Seacraft 37 and 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 represent two takes on cutter-rigged sailing. The 1985 Pacific Seacraft 37 is a 1980s design by Pacific Seacraft from USA, while the 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 is a 1990s offering from Pacific Seacraft from USA. The 1985 Pacific Seacraft 37 was penned by William Crealock. The 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 was designed by William Crealock.

In terms of size, the 1985 Pacific Seacraft 37 measures 11.28m (37.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.28m, compared to the 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 at 10.36m (34.0ft) with a 3.20m beam. The 1985 Pacific Seacraft 37 is 0.92m longer than the 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34. The 1985 Pacific Seacraft 37 displaces approximately 21% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.

Looking at performance, the 1985 Pacific Seacraft 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 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 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.

For comfort and safety, the 1985 Pacific Seacraft 37 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 27.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.67). The 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 has a comfort ratio of 27.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.69. The ballast ratios are 41.2% for the 1985 Pacific Seacraft 37 and 42.9% for the 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.

Below deck, the 1985 Pacific Seacraft 37 provides 6 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 1985 Pacific Seacraft 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 1990 Pacific Seacraft 34 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.

For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.