1985 Valiant 37 vs 2000 Valiant 50 — Comparison
1985 Valiant 37
2000 Valiant 50
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1985 Valiant 37 | 2000 Valiant 50 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Valiant | Valiant |
| Year | 1985–1995 | 2000–2008 |
| Type | Cutter | Cutter |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Designer | Bob Perry | Bob Perry |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.28 m (37.0 ft) | 15.24 m (50.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.14 m (30.0 ft) | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.47 m (11.4 ft) | 4.35 m (14.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.68 m (5.5 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,711 kg (17,000 lbs) | 16,330 kg (36,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,175 kg (7,000 lbs) | 6,350 kg (13,999 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 60.5 m² (651 ft²) | 102.0 m² (1,098 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Modified full | Modified full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 35 HP | 100 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 151 L (39.9 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 265 L (70.0 gal) | 568 L (150.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1985 Valiant 37 and 2000 Valiant 50 represent two takes on cutter-rigged sailing. The 1985 Valiant 37 is a 1980s design by Valiant from USA, while the 2000 Valiant 50 is a 2000s offering from Valiant from USA. The 1985 Valiant 37 was penned by Bob Perry. The 2000 Valiant 50 was designed by Bob Perry.
In terms of size, the 1985 Valiant 37 measures 11.28m (37.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.47m, compared to the 2000 Valiant 50 at 15.24m (50.0ft) with a 4.35m beam. The 2000 Valiant 50 is 3.96m longer than the 1985 Valiant 37. The 2000 Valiant 50 displaces approximately 112% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1985 Valiant 37 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.75 and 60.5 m² of sail area. The 2000 Valiant 50, with an SA/D of 16.10 and 102.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2000 Valiant 50 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1985 Valiant 37 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 23.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.70). The 2000 Valiant 50 has a comfort ratio of 19.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.69. The ballast ratios are 41.2% for the 1985 Valiant 37 and 38.9% for the 2000 Valiant 50, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1985 Valiant 37 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 265L of water capacity and 151L of fuel. The 2000 Valiant 50 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 568L water and 340L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1985 Valiant 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 2000 Valiant 50 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2000 Valiant 50 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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