Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 vs 2005 Najad 460 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45
2005 Najad 460
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 | 2005 Najad 460 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Najad |
| Year | 2005–2011 | 2005–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Sweden |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Judel/Vrolijk |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) | 14.10 m (46.3 ft) |
| LWL | 12.25 m (40.2 ft) | 11.80 m (38.7 ft) |
| Beam | 4.20 m (13.8 ft) | 4.20 m (13.8 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,500 kg (23,149 lbs) | 13,500 kg (29,762 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,250 kg (7,165 lbs) | 5,200 kg (11,464 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 86.0 m² (926 ft²) | 97.0 m² (1,044 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 100 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 320 L (84.5 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 560 L (147.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 and 2005 Najad 460 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2005 Najad 460 is a 2000s offering from Najad from Sweden. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2005 Najad 460 was designed by Judel/Vrolijk.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 measures 13.72m (45.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.20m, compared to the 2005 Najad 460 at 14.10m (46.3ft) with a 4.20m beam. The 2005 Najad 460 is 0.38m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45. The 2005 Najad 460 displaces approximately 29% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.22 and 86.0 m² of sail area. The 2005 Najad 460, with an SA/D of 17.38 and 97.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 2005 Najad 460 has a comfort ratio of 19.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.71. The ballast ratios are 31.0% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 and 38.5% for the 2005 Najad 460, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 400L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The 2005 Najad 460 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 560L water and 320L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2005 Najad 460 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.