1985 Westerly Storm 33 vs 1994 Najad 343 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1985 Westerly Storm 33 | 1994 Najad 343 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Westerly | Najad |
| Year | 1985–1990 | 1994–2004 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | UK | Sweden |
| Designer | Ed Dubois | Judel/Vrolijk |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.06 m (33.0 ft) | 10.36 m (34.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.38 m (27.5 ft) | 8.69 m (28.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.35 m (11.0 ft) | 3.25 m (10.7 ft) |
| Draft | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,216 kg (11,499 lbs) | 5,400 kg (11,905 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,177 kg (4,799 lbs) | 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 45.0 m² (484 ft²) | 47.5 m² (511 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Bilge | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 22 HP | 28 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 76 L (20.1 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 114 L (30.1 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 6 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1985 Westerly Storm 33 and 1994 Najad 343 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1985 Westerly Storm 33 is a 1980s design by Westerly from UK, while the 1994 Najad 343 is a 1990s offering from Najad from Sweden. The 1985 Westerly Storm 33 was penned by Ed Dubois. The 1994 Najad 343 was designed by Judel/Vrolijk.
In terms of size, the 1985 Westerly Storm 33 measures 10.06m (33.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.35m, compared to the 1994 Najad 343 at 10.36m (34.0ft) with a 3.25m beam. The 1994 Najad 343 is 0.30m longer than the 1985 Westerly Storm 33. The 1994 Najad 343 displaces approximately 4% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1985 Westerly Storm 33 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.20 and 45.0 m² of sail area. The 1994 Najad 343, with an SA/D of 15.68 and 47.5 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 1994 Najad 343 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1985 Westerly Storm 33 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 20.3) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 1994 Najad 343 has a comfort ratio of 20.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.74. The ballast ratios are 41.7% for the 1985 Westerly Storm 33 and 40.7% for the 1994 Najad 343, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1985 Westerly Storm 33 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 114L of water capacity and 76L of fuel. The 1994 Najad 343 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 170L water and 100L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1994 Najad 343 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 1994 Najad 343 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.
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