2000 Catalina 470 vs Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2000 Catalina 470 | Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Catalina | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2000–2008 | 2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.33 m (47.0 ft) | 14.20 m (46.6 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 13.00 m (42.7 ft) |
| Beam | 4.24 m (13.9 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 13,154 kg (29,000 lbs) | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) |
| Ballast | 5,443 kg (12,000 lbs) | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 89.6 m² (964 ft²) | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 227 L (60.0 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 454 L (119.9 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 12 |
| Cabins | 3 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2000 Catalina 470 and Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2000 Catalina 470 is a 2000s design by Catalina from USA, while the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2000 Catalina 470 was penned by Gerry Douglas. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the 2000 Catalina 470 measures 14.33m (47.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.24m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 at 14.20m (46.6ft) with a 4.49m beam. The 2000 Catalina 470 is 0.13m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47. The 2000 Catalina 470 displaces approximately 14% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2000 Catalina 470 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.33 and 89.6 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47, with an SA/D of 17.55 and 88.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2000 Catalina 470 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.72). The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 has a comfort ratio of 13.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.80. The ballast ratios are 41.4% for the 2000 Catalina 470 and 27.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2000 Catalina 470 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 454L of water capacity and 227L of fuel. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 offers 12 berths in 4 cabins with 400L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2000 Catalina 470 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 Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 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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