1990 Wauquiez Centurion 32 vs 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 — Comparison
1990 Wauquiez Centurion 32
1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1990 Wauquiez Centurion 32 | 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Wauquiez | Jeanneau |
| Year | 1990–1998 | 1999–2003 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Jean-Marie Finot | Daniel Andrieu |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.75 m (32.0 ft) | 11.17 m (36.6 ft) |
| LWL | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) | 9.70 m (31.8 ft) |
| Beam | 3.15 m (10.3 ft) | 3.66 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,500 kg (9,921 lbs) | 6,500 kg (14,330 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,800 kg (3,968 lbs) | 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 42.0 m² (452 ft²) | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 65 L (17.2 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1990 Wauquiez Centurion 32 and 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1990 Wauquiez Centurion 32 is a 1990s design by Wauquiez from France, while the 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 is a 1990s offering from Jeanneau from France. The 1990 Wauquiez Centurion 32 was penned by Jean-Marie Finot. The 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 was designed by Daniel Andrieu.
In terms of size, the 1990 Wauquiez Centurion 32 measures 9.75m (32.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.15m, compared to the 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 at 11.17m (36.6ft) with a 3.66m beam. The 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 is 1.42m longer than the 1990 Wauquiez Centurion 32. The 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 displaces approximately 44% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1990 Wauquiez Centurion 32 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.66 and 42.0 m² of sail area. The 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37, with an SA/D of 16.63 and 57.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1990 Wauquiez Centurion 32 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 has a comfort ratio of 17.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 40.0% for the 1990 Wauquiez Centurion 32 and 33.9% for the 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1990 Wauquiez Centurion 32 provides 5 berths in 2 cabins with 120L of water capacity and 65L of fuel. The 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 200L water and 100L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1990 Wauquiez Centurion 32 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 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.