1993 Wauquiez Pretorien 35 vs 2008 Najad 395 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1993 Wauquiez Pretorien 35 | 2008 Najad 395 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Wauquiez | Najad |
| Year | 1993–2000 | 2008–2015 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Sweden |
| Designer | Jean-Marie Finot | Judel/Vrolijk |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.67 m (35.0 ft) | 12.10 m (39.7 ft) |
| LWL | 8.53 m (28.0 ft) | 10.30 m (33.8 ft) |
| Beam | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) | 3.80 m (12.5 ft) |
| Draft | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,897 kg (13,001 lbs) | 9,000 kg (19,842 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) | 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 52.0 m² (560 ft²) | 71.0 m² (764 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 22 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 350 L (92.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 6 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1993 Wauquiez Pretorien 35 and 2008 Najad 395 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1993 Wauquiez Pretorien 35 is a 1990s design by Wauquiez from France, while the 2008 Najad 395 is a 2000s offering from Najad from Sweden. The 1993 Wauquiez Pretorien 35 was penned by Jean-Marie Finot. The 2008 Najad 395 was designed by Judel/Vrolijk.
In terms of size, the 1993 Wauquiez Pretorien 35 measures 10.67m (35.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.40m, compared to the 2008 Najad 395 at 12.10m (39.7ft) with a 3.80m beam. The 2008 Najad 395 is 1.43m longer than the 1993 Wauquiez Pretorien 35. The 2008 Najad 395 displaces approximately 53% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1993 Wauquiez Pretorien 35 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.19 and 52.0 m² of sail area. The 2008 Najad 395, with an SA/D of 16.67 and 71.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2008 Najad 395 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1993 Wauquiez Pretorien 35 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 21.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The 2008 Najad 395 has a comfort ratio of 19.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 42.3% for the 1993 Wauquiez Pretorien 35 and 38.9% for the 2008 Najad 395, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1993 Wauquiez Pretorien 35 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 160L of water capacity and 80L of fuel. The 2008 Najad 395 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 350L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1993 Wauquiez Pretorien 35 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 2008 Najad 395 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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