1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC vs 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS — Comparison
1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC | 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 1998–2003 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Groupe Finot | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) | 11.86 m (38.9 ft) |
| LWL | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) | 10.30 m (33.8 ft) |
| Beam | 3.65 m (12.0 ft) | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.68 m (5.5 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,100 kg (15,653 lbs) | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,500 kg (5,512 lbs) | 2,400 kg (5,291 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 59.0 m² (635 ft²) | 62.0 m² (667 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC and 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC is a 1990s design by Beneteau from France, while the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC was penned by Groupe Finot. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC measures 10.97m (36.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.65m, 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 0.89m longer than the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS displaces approximately 7% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.23 and 59.0 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 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 19.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). 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 35.2% for the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC and 31.6% for the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 200L of water capacity and 100L 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 1998 Beneteau Oceanis 36 CC 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 39 DS has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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