Catalina 390 vs 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Catalina 390 | 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Catalina | Jeanneau |
| Year | 1997–2003 | 2002–2006 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | Daniel Andrieu |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.89 m (39.0 ft) | 13.10 m (43.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.21 m (33.5 ft) | 11.40 m (37.4 ft) |
| Beam | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) | 4.08 m (13.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,256 kg (18,201 lbs) | 9,200 kg (20,283 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,266 kg (7,200 lbs) | 3,000 kg (6,614 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 65.5 m² (705 ft²) | 78.0 m² (840 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 35 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 114 L (30.1 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 265 L (70.0 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Catalina 390 and 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Catalina 390 is a 1990s design by Catalina from USA, while the 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The Catalina 390 was penned by Gerry Douglas. The 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 was designed by Daniel Andrieu.
In terms of size, the Catalina 390 measures 11.89m (39.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.76m, compared to the 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 at 13.10m (43.0ft) with a 4.08m beam. The 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 is 1.21m longer than the Catalina 390. The 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 displaces approximately 11% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Catalina 390 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.29 and 65.5 m² of sail area. The 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43, with an SA/D of 18.05 and 78.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Catalina 390 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 has a comfort ratio of 15.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 39.6% for the Catalina 390 and 32.6% for the 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Catalina 390 provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 265L of water capacity and 114L of fuel. The 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 300L water and 150L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Catalina 390 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 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2002 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 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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