1974 Tartan 27 vs Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i — Comparison
1974 Tartan 27
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1974 Tartan 27 | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Tartan | Jeanneau |
| Year | 1974–1980 | 2008–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Sparkman & Stephens | Marc Lombard |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) | 9.96 m (32.7 ft) |
| LWL | 6.40 m (21.0 ft) | 9.05 m (29.7 ft) |
| Beam | 2.69 m (8.8 ft) | 3.34 m (11.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.22 m (4.0 ft) | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,948 kg (6,499 lbs) | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,361 kg (3,000 lbs) | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 33.5 m² (361 ft²) | 48.0 m² (517 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 10 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 38 L (10.0 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 57 L (15.1 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1974 Tartan 27 and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1974 Tartan 27 is a 1970s design by Tartan from USA, while the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The 1974 Tartan 27 was penned by Sparkman & Stephens. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i was designed by Marc Lombard.
In terms of size, the 1974 Tartan 27 measures 8.23m (27.0ft) overall with a beam of 2.69m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i at 9.96m (32.7ft) with a 3.34m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i is 1.73m longer than the 1974 Tartan 27. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i displaces approximately 73% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1974 Tartan 27 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.56 and 33.5 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i, with an SA/D of 16.46 and 48.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 1974 Tartan 27 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1974 Tartan 27 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 25.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i has a comfort ratio of 18.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 46.2% for the 1974 Tartan 27 and 29.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1974 Tartan 27 provides 5 berths in 1 cabin with 57L of water capacity and 38L of fuel. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 170L water and 100L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1974 Tartan 27 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 1974 Tartan 27 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 Odyssey 33i offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.