Hunter 36 vs 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i — Comparison
Hunter 36
2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hunter 36 | 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hunter | Jeanneau |
| Year | 1996–2001 | 2008–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Glenn Henderson | Marc Lombard |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.82 m (35.5 ft) | 9.30 m (30.5 ft) |
| LWL | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) | 8.20 m (26.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.56 m (11.7 ft) | 2.98 m (9.8 ft) |
| Draft | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,897 kg (13,001 lbs) | 4,000 kg (8,818 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,313 kg (5,099 lbs) | 1,100 kg (2,425 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 56.0 m² (603 ft²) | 37.0 m² (398 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 27 HP | 14 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 95 L (25.1 gal) | 50 L (13.2 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 170 L (44.9 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hunter 36 and 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hunter 36 is a 1990s design by Hunter from USA, while the 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The Hunter 36 was penned by Glenn Henderson. The 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i was designed by Marc Lombard.
In terms of size, the Hunter 36 measures 10.82m (35.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.56m, compared to the 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i at 9.30m (30.5ft) with a 2.98m beam. The Hunter 36 is 1.52m longer than the 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i. The Hunter 36 displaces approximately 47% 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 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i, with an SA/D of 14.92 and 37.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. 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 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i has a comfort ratio of 19.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 39.2% for the Hunter 36 and 27.5% for the 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i, 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 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i offers 5 berths in 2 cabins with 100L water and 50L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i 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 Hunter 36 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.