Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 vs 2017 Leopard 40 — Comparison
2017 Leopard 40
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 | 2017 Leopard 40 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Leopard |
| Year | 2010–2018 | 2017 |
| Type | Sloop | Catamaran |
| Country | France | South Africa |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Simonis Voogd |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) | 11.73 m (38.5 ft) |
| LWL | 8.92 m (29.3 ft) | 11.00 m (36.1 ft) |
| Beam | 3.25 m (10.7 ft) | 6.56 m (21.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) | 1.12 m (3.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,900 kg (8,598 lbs) | 8,400 kg (18,519 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | — |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 50.0 m² (538 ft²) | 70.0 m² (754 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Mini Keel |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 2 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L (15.9 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 600 L (158.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 8 |
| Cabins | 1 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 2017 Leopard 40 represent different approaches to sailboat design. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2017 Leopard 40 is a modern offering from Leopard from South Africa. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The 2017 Leopard 40 was designed by Simonis Voogd.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 measures 9.72m (31.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.25m, compared to the 2017 Leopard 40 at 11.73m (38.5ft) with a 6.56m beam. The 2017 Leopard 40 is 2.01m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200. The 2017 Leopard 40 displaces approximately 115% 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 2017 Leopard 40, with an SA/D of 17.21 and 70.0 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 2017 Leopard 40 has a comfort ratio of 8.4 and a capsize screening value of 1.29. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 0.0% for the 2017 Leopard 40, 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 2017 Leopard 40 offers 8 berths in 4 cabins with 600L water and 340L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 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: The 2017 Leopard 40 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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