1988 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 vs Dufour 385 Grand Large — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1988 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 | Dufour 385 Grand Large |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Dufour |
| Year | 1988–1993 | 2006–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Umberto Felci |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.60 m (34.8 ft) | 11.53 m (37.8 ft) |
| LWL | 8.69 m (28.5 ft) | 10.10 m (33.1 ft) |
| Beam | 3.45 m (11.3 ft) | 3.68 m (12.1 ft) |
| Draft | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,670 kg (12,500 lbs) | 7,100 kg (15,653 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) | 2,150 kg (4,740 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 55.0 m² (592 ft²) | 62.0 m² (667 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 20 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 85 L (22.5 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 6 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1988 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 and Dufour 385 Grand Large represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1988 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 is a 1980s design by Jeanneau from France, while the Dufour 385 Grand Large is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The 1988 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The Dufour 385 Grand Large was designed by Umberto Felci.
In terms of size, the 1988 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 measures 10.60m (34.8ft) overall with a beam of 3.45m, compared to the Dufour 385 Grand Large at 11.53m (37.8ft) with a 3.68m beam. The Dufour 385 Grand Large is 0.93m longer than the 1988 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35. The Dufour 385 Grand Large displaces approximately 25% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1988 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.57 and 55.0 m² of sail area. The Dufour 385 Grand Large, with an SA/D of 17.05 and 62.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 1988 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1988 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.5) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The Dufour 385 Grand Large has a comfort ratio of 17.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 38.8% for the 1988 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 and 30.3% for the Dufour 385 Grand Large, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1988 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 160L of water capacity and 85L of fuel. The Dufour 385 Grand Large offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 250L water and 130L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1988 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 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 1988 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1988 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35 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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