Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS vs 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS
2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS | 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Wauquiez |
| Year | 2005–2010 | 2005–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Jean Berret |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 15.38 m (50.5 ft) | 14.33 m (47.0 ft) |
| LWL | 13.45 m (44.1 ft) | 11.89 m (39.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.58 m (15.0 ft) | 4.15 m (13.6 ft) |
| Draft | 2.05 m (6.7 ft) | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) | 13,000 kg (28,660 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) | 5,000 kg (11,023 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 104.0 m² (1,119 ft²) | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 100 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 500 L (132.1 gal) | 550 L (145.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS and 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 is a 2000s offering from Wauquiez from France. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 was designed by Jean Berret.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS measures 15.38m (50.5ft) overall with a beam of 4.58m, compared to the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 at 14.33m (47.0ft) with a 4.15m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS is 1.05m longer than the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS displaces approximately 12% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.77 and 104.0 m² of sail area. The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47, with an SA/D of 17.45 and 95.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 has a comfort ratio of 18.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.71. The ballast ratios are 29.0% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS and 38.5% for the 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 500L of water capacity and 250L of fuel. The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 550L water and 300L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2005 Wauquiez Centurion 47 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 50 DS 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 50 DS offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.