Jeanneau Sun 2000 vs Catalina 28 — Comparison
Catalina 28
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun 2000 | Catalina 28 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Catalina |
| Year | 2001–2008 | 1998–2004 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Gerry Douglas |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 6.08 m (19.9 ft) | 8.69 m (28.5 ft) |
| LWL | 5.45 m (17.9 ft) | 7.62 m (25.0 ft) |
| Beam | 2.30 m (7.5 ft) | 2.90 m (9.5 ft) |
| Draft | 1.10 m (3.6 ft) | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 700 kg (1,543 lbs) | 2,812 kg (6,199 lbs) |
| Ballast | 200 kg (441 lbs) | 1,134 kg (2,500 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 17.5 m² (188 ft²) | 33.5 m² (361 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Lifting | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 4 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 15 L (4.0 gal) | 95 L (25.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 3 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun 2000 and Catalina 28 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun 2000 is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the Catalina 28 is a 1990s offering from Catalina from USA. The Jeanneau Sun 2000 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The Catalina 28 was designed by Gerry Douglas.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun 2000 measures 6.08m (19.9ft) overall with a beam of 2.30m, compared to the Catalina 28 at 8.69m (28.5ft) with a 2.90m beam. The Catalina 28 is 2.61m longer than the Jeanneau Sun 2000. The Catalina 28 displaces approximately 302% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun 2000 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 22.57 and 17.5 m² of sail area. The Catalina 28, with an SA/D of 17.09 and 33.5 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Sun 2000 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun 2000 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 11.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 1.04). The Catalina 28 has a comfort ratio of 16.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.82. The ballast ratios are 28.6% for the Jeanneau Sun 2000 and 40.3% for the Catalina 28, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun 2000 provides 3 berths in 1 cabin with 15L of water capacity and unspecified fuel capacity. The Catalina 28 offers 6 berths in 1 cabin with 95L water and 57L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Catalina 28 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 2000 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Catalina 28 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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