Catalina 28 vs 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i — Comparison
Catalina 28
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Catalina 28 | 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Catalina | Jeanneau |
| Year | 1998–2004 | 2008–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | Marc Lombard |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 8.69 m (28.5 ft) | 9.30 m (30.5 ft) |
| LWL | 7.62 m (25.0 ft) | 8.20 m (26.9 ft) |
| Beam | 2.90 m (9.5 ft) | 2.98 m (9.8 ft) |
| Draft | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,812 kg (6,199 lbs) | 4,000 kg (8,818 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,134 kg (2,500 lbs) | 1,100 kg (2,425 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 33.5 m² (361 ft²) | 37.0 m² (398 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 14 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 57 L (15.1 gal) | 50 L (13.2 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 95 L (25.1 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Catalina 28 and 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Catalina 28 is a 1990s design by Catalina from USA, while the 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The Catalina 28 was penned by Gerry Douglas. The 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i was designed by Marc Lombard.
In terms of size, the Catalina 28 measures 8.69m (28.5ft) overall with a beam of 2.90m, compared to the 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i at 9.30m (30.5ft) with a 2.98m beam. The 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i is 0.61m longer than the Catalina 28. The 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i displaces approximately 42% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Catalina 28 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.09 and 33.5 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 Catalina 28 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Catalina 28 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.82). 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 40.3% for the Catalina 28 and 27.5% for the 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Catalina 28 provides 6 berths in 1 cabin with 95L of water capacity and 57L 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 Catalina 28 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Catalina 28 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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