2002 Beneteau First 40.7 vs 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS — Comparison
2002 Beneteau First 40.7
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 | 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2002–2007 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Bruce Farr | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.82 m (35.5 ft) | 12.00 m (39.4 ft) |
| Beam | 3.86 m (12.7 ft) | 4.30 m (14.1 ft) |
| Draft | 2.30 m (7.5 ft) | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,030 kg (15,498 lbs) | 10,500 kg (23,149 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,722 kg (6,001 lbs) | 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 74.0 m² (797 ft²) | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 180 L (47.6 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 and 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 is a 2000s design by Beneteau from France, while the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 was penned by Bruce Farr. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 measures 12.19m (40.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.86m, compared to the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS at 13.72m (45.0ft) with a 4.30m beam. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS is 1.53m longer than the 2002 Beneteau First 40.7. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS displaces approximately 49% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.49 and 74.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS, with an SA/D of 18.64 and 88.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.81). The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS has a comfort ratio of 14.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 38.7% for the 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 and 33.3% for the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 provides 7 berths in 3 cabins with 160L of water capacity and 80L of fuel. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 400L water and 180L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 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 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 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 45 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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