Catalina 42 MkII vs 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Catalina 42 MkII | 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Catalina | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2003–2009 | 1999–2003 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Gerry Douglas | Daniel Andrieu |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.80 m (42.0 ft) | 11.17 m (36.6 ft) |
| LWL | 11.10 m (36.4 ft) | 9.70 m (31.8 ft) |
| Beam | 3.96 m (13.0 ft) | 3.66 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,525 kg (20,999 lbs) | 6,500 kg (14,330 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) | 2,200 kg (4,850 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 76.0 m² (818 ft²) | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 152 L (40.2 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 303 L (80.0 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Catalina 42 MkII and 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Catalina 42 MkII is a 2000s design by Catalina from USA, while the 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 is a 1990s offering from Jeanneau from France. The Catalina 42 MkII was penned by Gerry Douglas. The 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 was designed by Daniel Andrieu.
In terms of size, the Catalina 42 MkII measures 12.80m (42.0ft) overall with a beam of 3.96m, compared to the 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 at 11.17m (36.6ft) with a 3.66m beam. The Catalina 42 MkII is 1.63m longer than the 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37. The Catalina 42 MkII displaces approximately 47% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Catalina 42 MkII has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.18 and 76.0 m² of sail area. The 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37, with an SA/D of 16.63 and 57.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Catalina 42 MkII has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Catalina 42 MkII offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 has a comfort ratio of 17.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 38.1% for the Catalina 42 MkII and 33.9% for the 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Catalina 42 MkII provides 7 berths in 2 cabins with 303L of water capacity and 152L of fuel. The 1999 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 200L water and 100L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Catalina 42 MkII 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 Catalina 42 MkII has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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