Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 vs 1978 C&C 24 — Comparison
1978 C&C 24
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 | 1978 C&C 24 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | C&C Yachts |
| Year | 2010–2018 | 1978–1983 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Canada |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) | 7.32 m (24.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.92 m (29.3 ft) | 6.10 m (20.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.25 m (10.7 ft) | 2.44 m (8.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) | 1.22 m (4.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,900 kg (8,598 lbs) | 1,497 kg (3,300 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 612 kg (1,349 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 50.0 m² (538 ft²) | 24.0 m² (258 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 7 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L (15.9 gal) | 19 L (5.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 30 L (7.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 4 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 1978 C&C 24 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1978 C&C 24 is a 1970s offering from C&C Yachts from Canada. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The 1978 C&C 24 was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 measures 9.72m (31.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.25m, compared to the 1978 C&C 24 at 7.32m (24.0ft) with a 2.44m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is 2.40m longer than the 1978 C&C 24. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 displaces approximately 161% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.51 and 50.0 m² of sail area. The 1978 C&C 24, with an SA/D of 18.64 and 24.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.83). The 1978 C&C 24 has a comfort ratio of 16.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.85. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 40.9% for the 1978 C&C 24, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 80L of water capacity and 60L of fuel. The 1978 C&C 24 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 30L water and 19L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1978 C&C 24 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 Fast 3200 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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