Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 vs 1987 C&C 44 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 | 1987 C&C 44 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | C&C Yachts |
| Year | 2019 | 1987–1993 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Canada |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.20 m (46.6 ft) | 13.41 m (44.0 ft) |
| LWL | 13.00 m (42.7 ft) | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) | 3.96 m (13.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) | 10,433 kg (23,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) | 80.0 m² (861 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 45 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 12 | 7 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and 1987 C&C 44 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1987 C&C 44 is a 1980s offering from C&C Yachts from Canada. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 was penned by Philippe Briand. The 1987 C&C 44 was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 measures 14.20m (46.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.49m, compared to the 1987 C&C 44 at 13.41m (44.0ft) with a 3.96m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is 0.79m longer than the 1987 C&C 44. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 displaces approximately 10% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.55 and 88.0 m² of sail area. The 1987 C&C 44, with an SA/D of 17.02 and 80.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.80). The 1987 C&C 44 has a comfort ratio of 18.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 27.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and 41.3% for the 1987 C&C 44, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 provides 12 berths in 4 cabins with 400L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The 1987 C&C 44 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 300L water and 170L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1987 C&C 44 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 Loft 47 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 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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