Bavaria 40 vs 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i — Comparison
Bavaria 40
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria 40 | 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2001–2006 | 2007–2011 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | J&J Design | Marc Lombard |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.35 m (40.5 ft) | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) |
| LWL | 10.75 m (35.3 ft) | 8.50 m (27.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.99 m (13.1 ft) | 3.12 m (10.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 1.80 m (5.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) | 4,600 kg (10,141 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs) | 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 72.0 m² (775 ft²) | 42.0 m² (452 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 300 L (79.3 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria 40 and 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria 40 is a 2000s design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The Bavaria 40 was penned by J&J Design. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i was designed by Marc Lombard.
In terms of size, the Bavaria 40 measures 12.35m (40.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.99m, compared to the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i at 9.72m (31.9ft) with a 3.12m beam. The Bavaria 40 is 2.63m longer than the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i. The Bavaria 40 displaces approximately 85% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria 40 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.56 and 72.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i, with an SA/D of 15.43 and 42.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Bavaria 40 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria 40 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i has a comfort ratio of 19.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 30.6% for the Bavaria 40 and 29.4% for the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria 40 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 300L of water capacity and 160L of fuel. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 120L water and 60L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32i 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 40 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Bavaria 40 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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