1991 Westerly Seahawk vs 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS — Comparison
1991 Westerly Seahawk
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1991 Westerly Seahawk | 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Westerly | Jeanneau |
| Year | 1991–1997 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | UK | France |
| Designer | Ed Dubois | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.36 m (34.0 ft) | 13.10 m (43.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.53 m (28.0 ft) | 11.40 m (37.4 ft) |
| Beam | 3.35 m (11.0 ft) | 4.08 m (13.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,123 kg (13,499 lbs) | 9,500 kg (20,944 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) | 3,100 kg (6,834 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 48.0 m² (517 ft²) | 80.0 m² (861 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 114 L (30.1 gal) | 160 L (42.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 220 L (58.1 gal) | 350 L (92.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1991 Westerly Seahawk and 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1991 Westerly Seahawk is a 1990s design by Westerly from UK, while the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The 1991 Westerly Seahawk was penned by Ed Dubois. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the 1991 Westerly Seahawk measures 10.36m (34.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.35m, compared to the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS at 13.10m (43.0ft) with a 4.08m beam. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS is 2.74m longer than the 1991 Westerly Seahawk. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS displaces approximately 55% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1991 Westerly Seahawk has modest sail power for its displacement with an SA/D ratio of 14.57 and 48.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS, with an SA/D of 18.12 and 80.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1991 Westerly Seahawk offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 22.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.73). The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS has a comfort ratio of 15.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 40.8% for the 1991 Westerly Seahawk and 32.6% for the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1991 Westerly Seahawk provides 7 berths in 3 cabins with 220L of water capacity and 114L of fuel. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 350L water and 160L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1991 Westerly Seahawk 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 43 DS has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS 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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