Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i vs 1975 Pearson 28 — Comparison
1975 Pearson 28
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i | 1975 Pearson 28 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Pearson |
| Year | 2007–2013 | 1975–1982 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | William Shaw |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.93 m (35.9 ft) | 8.53 m (28.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) | 7.01 m (23.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.59 m (11.8 ft) | 2.74 m (9.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs) | 2,948 kg (6,499 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) | 1,270 kg (2,800 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) | 30.0 m² (323 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 10 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 38 L (10.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i and 1975 Pearson 28 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1975 Pearson 28 is a 1970s offering from Pearson from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i was penned by Marc Lombard. The 1975 Pearson 28 was designed by William Shaw.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i measures 10.93m (35.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.59m, compared to the 1975 Pearson 28 at 8.53m (28.0ft) with a 2.74m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i is 2.40m longer than the 1975 Pearson 28. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i displaces approximately 110% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.16 and 57.0 m² of sail area. The 1975 Pearson 28, with an SA/D of 14.83 and 30.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 1975 Pearson 28 has a comfort ratio of 21.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 29.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i and 43.1% for the 1975 Pearson 28, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 230L of water capacity and 120L of fuel. The 1975 Pearson 28 offers 5 berths in 1 cabin with 57L water and 38L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1975 Pearson 28 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 36i 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 36i 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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