Hunter 450 vs 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Hunter 450 | 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Hunter | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2001–2006 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Glenn Henderson | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) | 11.86 m (38.9 ft) |
| LWL | 11.89 m (39.0 ft) | 10.30 m (33.8 ft) |
| Beam | 4.27 m (14.0 ft) | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) |
| Draft | 2.06 m (6.8 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,886 kg (23,999 lbs) | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,082 kg (8,999 lbs) | 2,400 kg (5,291 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 86.0 m² (926 ft²) | 62.0 m² (667 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 189 L (49.9 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 341 L (90.1 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Hunter 450 and 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hunter 450 is a 2000s design by Hunter from USA, while the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The Hunter 450 was penned by Glenn Henderson. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the Hunter 450 measures 13.72m (45.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.27m, compared to the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS at 11.86m (38.9ft) with a 3.76m beam. The Hunter 450 is 1.86m longer than the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS. The Hunter 450 displaces approximately 43% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Hunter 450 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.79 and 86.0 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 Hunter 450 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Hunter 450 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). 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 37.5% for the Hunter 450 and 31.6% for the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Hunter 450 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 341L of water capacity and 189L 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 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS 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 Hunter 450 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Hunter 450 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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