2002 Beneteau First 40.7 vs 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i — Comparison
2002 Beneteau First 40.7
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 | 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2002–2007 | 2008–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Bruce Farr | Marc Lombard |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 9.30 m (30.5 ft) |
| LWL | 10.82 m (35.5 ft) | 8.20 m (26.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.86 m (12.7 ft) | 2.98 m (9.8 ft) |
| Draft | 2.30 m (7.5 ft) | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,030 kg (15,498 lbs) | 4,000 kg (8,818 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,722 kg (6,001 lbs) | 1,100 kg (2,425 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 74.0 m² (797 ft²) | 37.0 m² (398 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 28 HP | 14 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 50 L (13.2 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 5 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 and 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 is a 2000s design by Beneteau from France, while the 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 was penned by Bruce Farr. The 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i was designed by Marc Lombard.
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 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i at 9.30m (30.5ft) with a 2.98m beam. The 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 is 2.89m longer than the 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i. The 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 displaces approximately 76% 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 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 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 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i has a comfort ratio of 19.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 38.7% for the 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 and 27.5% for the 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i, 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 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 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 2002 Beneteau First 40.7 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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