1988 Westerly Corsair vs 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i — Comparison
1988 Westerly Corsair
2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1988 Westerly Corsair | 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Westerly | Jeanneau |
| Year | 1988–1994 | 2007–2011 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | UK | France |
| Designer | Ed Dubois | Marc Lombard |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.00 m (36.1 ft) | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) |
| LWL | 9.14 m (30.0 ft) | 8.50 m (27.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.50 m (11.5 ft) | 3.12 m (10.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.07 m (3.5 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,350 kg (13,999 lbs) | 4,600 kg (10,141 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,450 kg (5,401 lbs) | 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 50.0 m² (538 ft²) | 42.0 m² (452 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Bilge | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1988 Westerly Corsair and 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1988 Westerly Corsair is a 1980s design by Westerly from UK, while the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The 1988 Westerly Corsair was penned by Ed Dubois. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i was designed by Marc Lombard.
In terms of size, the 1988 Westerly Corsair measures 11.00m (36.1ft) overall with a beam of 3.50m, compared to the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i at 9.72m (31.9ft) with a 3.12m beam. The 1988 Westerly Corsair is 1.28m longer than the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i. The 1988 Westerly Corsair displaces approximately 38% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1988 Westerly Corsair has modest sail power for its displacement with an SA/D ratio of 14.81 and 50.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i, with an SA/D of 15.43 and 42.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1988 Westerly Corsair offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i has a comfort ratio of 19.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 38.6% for the 1988 Westerly Corsair and 29.4% for the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1988 Westerly Corsair provides 7 berths in 3 cabins with 200L of water capacity and 100L of fuel. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 120L water and 60L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i 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 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i 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 Westerly Corsair offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.