Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 vs 2006 Tartan 4400 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 | 2006 Tartan 4400 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Tartan |
| Year | 2019 | 2006–2014 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Tim Jackett |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.20 m (46.6 ft) | 13.41 m (44.0 ft) |
| LWL | 13.00 m (42.7 ft) | 11.58 m (38.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) | 4.11 m (13.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 2.23 m (7.3 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) | 11,340 kg (25,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 230 L (60.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 416 L (109.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 12 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and 2006 Tartan 4400 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2006 Tartan 4400 is a 2000s offering from Tartan from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2006 Tartan 4400 was designed by Tim Jackett.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 measures 14.20m (46.6ft) overall with a beam of 4.49m, compared to the 2006 Tartan 4400 at 13.41m (44.0ft) with a 4.11m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is 0.79m longer than the 2006 Tartan 4400. The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 displaces approximately 1% 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 2006 Tartan 4400, with an SA/D of 17.71 and 88.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2006 Tartan 4400 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 2006 Tartan 4400 has a comfort ratio of 18.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 27.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 and 40.0% for the 2006 Tartan 4400, 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 2006 Tartan 4400 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 416L water and 230L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2006 Tartan 4400 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 Tartan 4400 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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