The Jeanneau Fantasia 27 1982 vs Jeanneau Rush 1979 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Jeanneau Rush 1979 measures 31,4 feet overall (1979), giving it roughly 4,2 additional feet of deck space compared to the Jeanneau Fantasia 27 1982 at 27,2 feet (1982). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Jeanneau Rush 1979 tips the scales at 7 055 lbs — 1 764 lbs less than the Jeanneau Fantasia 27 1982 at 5 291 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The Jeanneau Rush 1979 tops out at 18 hp. Engine specs for the Jeanneau Fantasia 27 1982 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 7 gal and 7 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Jeanneau Rush 1979 is rated for 9 passengers, while the Jeanneau Fantasia 27 1982 caps at 8. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Jeanneau Rush 1979 could be the deciding factor.

Both boats sit in a similar displacement bracket — 5 291 lbs for the Jeanneau Fantasia 27 1982 and 7 055 lbs for the Jeanneau Rush 1979. Comparable displacement means broadly similar seakeeping behaviour and load capacity, though hull form and ballast ratio will still produce noticeably different sailing characteristics.

Draft is a practical consideration that many buyers underestimate until they're already at the marina. The Jeanneau Rush 1979 draws 5,7 ft, compared to 4,1 ft for the Jeanneau Fantasia 27 1982. That 1,6-foot difference affects which anchorages you can access, which haul-out facilities will take you, and how carefully you need to read the tide tables in shallower cruising grounds.

The Jeanneau Fantasia 27 1982 uses Sloop rigging. The Jeanneau Rush 1979 has a documented auxiliary engine of 18 hp.

Hull speed is rated at 6,8 knots for the Jeanneau Rush 1979 and 6,2 knots for the Jeanneau Fantasia 27 1982. For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Jeanneau Rush 1979 carries 24 gallons versus 13 gallons on the Jeanneau Fantasia 27 1982 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.