Hanse 400 vs 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS — Comparison

Hanse 400
VS
2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS

Specifications Side by Side

SpecificationHanse 4002007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS
General
ManufacturerHanseJeanneau
Year2002–20062007–2012
TypeSloopSloop
CountryGermanyFrance
Designerjudel/vrolijk & coPhilippe Briand
Dimensions
LOA12.10 m (39.7 ft)11.86 m (38.9 ft)
LWL10.60 m (34.8 ft)10.30 m (33.8 ft)
Beam3.80 m (12.5 ft)3.76 m (12.3 ft)
Draft1.95 m (6.4 ft)1.85 m (6.1 ft)
Weight
Displacement7,600 kg (16,755 lbs)7,600 kg (16,755 lbs)
Ballast2,350 kg (5,181 lbs)2,400 kg (5,291 lbs)
Sailing
Sail Area68.0 m² (732 ft²)62.0 m² (667 ft²)
Hull MaterialFiberglassFiberglass
Keel TypeFinFin
Engine & Tanks
Engine29 HP29 HP
Fuel Capacity150 L (39.6 gal)120 L (31.7 gal)
Water Capacity280 L (74.0 gal)250 L (66.0 gal)
Accommodation
Berths87
Cabins32

Performance Comparison

SA/D Ratio (Higher = more sail power per displacement)
Hanse 400
17.87
2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS
16.30
Ballast Ratio (Higher = more stability)
Hanse 400
30.92
2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS
31.58
Capsize Ratio (Lower = safer offshore)
Hanse 400
0.77
2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS
0.77
Comfort Ratio (Higher = gentler motion)
Hanse 400
16.16
2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS
17.25

Detailed Comparison

The Hanse 400 and 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Hanse 400 is a 2000s design by Hanse from Germany, while the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The Hanse 400 was penned by judel/vrolijk & co. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS was designed by Philippe Briand.

In terms of size, the Hanse 400 measures 12.10m (39.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.80m, compared to the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS at 11.86m (38.9ft) with a 3.76m beam. The Hanse 400 is 0.24m longer than the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS.

Looking at performance, the Hanse 400 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.87 and 68.0 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 Hanse 400 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.

For comfort and safety, the Hanse 400 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.2) 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 30.9% for the Hanse 400 and 31.6% for the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.

Below deck, the Hanse 400 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 280L of water capacity and 150L 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 Hanse 400 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.

For liveaboard: The Hanse 400 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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