Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 vs 1986 Westerly Oceanlord — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 | 1986 Westerly Oceanlord |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Westerly |
| Year | 2016 | 1986–1992 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | UK |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Ed Dubois |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.94 m (35.9 ft) | 12.04 m (39.5 ft) |
| LWL | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) | 9.75 m (32.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.55 m (11.6 ft) | 3.81 m (12.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 9,980 kg (22,002 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,900 kg (4,189 lbs) | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 50 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 182 L (48.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 7 |
| Cabins | 1 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and 1986 Westerly Oceanlord represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord is a 1980s offering from Westerly from UK. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord was designed by Ed Dubois.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 measures 10.94m (35.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.55m, compared to the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord at 12.04m (39.5ft) with a 3.81m beam. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord is 1.10m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord displaces approximately 96% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.92 and 61.0 m² of sail area. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord, with an SA/D of 14.90 and 68.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.5) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.83). The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord has a comfort ratio of 23.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.71. The ballast ratios are 37.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 and 36.4% for the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3600 provides 5 berths in 1 cabin with 120L of water capacity and 80L of fuel. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 340L water and 182L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord 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 3600 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord 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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