2008 Hallberg-Rassy 62 vs 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 — Comparison
2008 Hallberg-Rassy 62
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2008 Hallberg-Rassy 62 | 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hallberg-Rassy | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2008–2018 | 2006–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Sweden | France |
| Designer | German Frers | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 19.05 m (62.5 ft) | 19.50 m (64.0 ft) |
| LWL | 16.30 m (53.5 ft) | 17.20 m (56.4 ft) |
| Beam | 5.20 m (17.1 ft) | 5.30 m (17.4 ft) |
| Draft | 2.60 m (8.5 ft) | 2.65 m (8.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 28,000 kg (61,729 lbs) | 28,000 kg (61,729 lbs) |
| Ballast | 10,000 kg (22,046 lbs) | 9,800 kg (21,605 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 158.0 m² (1,701 ft²) | 170.0 m² (1,830 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass/Carbon |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 200 HP | 160 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 800 L (211.3 gal) | 600 L (158.5 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 1200 L (317.0 gal) | 900 L (237.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2008 Hallberg-Rassy 62 and 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2008 Hallberg-Rassy 62 is a 2000s design by Hallberg-Rassy from Sweden, while the 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2008 Hallberg-Rassy 62 was penned by German Frers. The 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the 2008 Hallberg-Rassy 62 measures 19.05m (62.5ft) overall with a beam of 5.20m, compared to the 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 at 19.50m (64.0ft) with a 5.30m beam. The 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 is 0.45m longer than the 2008 Hallberg-Rassy 62.
Looking at performance, the 2008 Hallberg-Rassy 62 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.40 and 158.0 m² of sail area. The 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64, with an SA/D of 18.72 and 170.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2008 Hallberg-Rassy 62 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.3) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.69). The 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 has a comfort ratio of 14.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.70. The ballast ratios are 35.7% for the 2008 Hallberg-Rassy 62 and 35.0% for the 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2008 Hallberg-Rassy 62 provides 8 berths in 4 cabins with 1200L of water capacity and 800L of fuel. The 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 offers 8 berths in 4 cabins with 900L water and 600L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2008 Hallberg-Rassy 62 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 2006 Jeanneau Yachts 64 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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