Hunter 36 vs 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS — Comparison
Hunter 36
2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hunter 36 | 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hunter | Jeanneau |
| Year | 1996–2001 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Glenn Henderson | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.82 m (35.5 ft) | 11.86 m (38.9 ft) |
| LWL | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) | 10.30 m (33.8 ft) |
| Beam | 3.56 m (11.7 ft) | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,897 kg (13,001 lbs) | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,313 kg (5,099 lbs) | 2,400 kg (5,291 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 56.0 m² (603 ft²) | 62.0 m² (667 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 27 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 95 L (25.1 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 170 L (44.9 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hunter 36 and 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hunter 36 is a 1990s design by Hunter from USA, while the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The Hunter 36 was penned by Glenn Henderson. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the Hunter 36 measures 10.82m (35.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.56m, compared to the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS at 11.86m (38.9ft) with a 3.76m beam. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS is 1.04m longer than the Hunter 36. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS displaces approximately 29% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hunter 36 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.43 and 56.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS, with an SA/D of 16.30 and 62.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Hunter 36 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hunter 36 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.79). The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS has a comfort ratio of 17.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 39.2% for the Hunter 36 and 31.6% for the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hunter 36 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 170L of water capacity and 95L of fuel. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 250L water and 120L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS 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 Hunter 36 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 39 DS offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.