Bavaria 37 vs 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS — Comparison
Bavaria 37
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria 37 | 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2000–2006 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | J&J Design | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.38 m (37.3 ft) | 11.86 m (38.9 ft) |
| LWL | 9.86 m (32.3 ft) | 10.30 m (33.8 ft) |
| Beam | 3.61 m (11.8 ft) | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,900 kg (15,212 lbs) | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) | 2,400 kg (5,291 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 61.0 m² (657 ft²) | 62.0 m² (667 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 27 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 130 L (34.3 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria 37 and 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria 37 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The Bavaria 37 was penned by J&J Design. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the Bavaria 37 measures 11.38m (37.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.61m, 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 0.48m longer than the Bavaria 37. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS displaces approximately 10% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria 37 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.10 and 61.0 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 Bavaria 37 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria 37 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.0) 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 31.9% for the Bavaria 37 and 31.6% for the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria 37 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 230L of water capacity and 130L 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 Bavaria 37 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 Bavaria 37 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.
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