Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i vs 1983 Nautor Swan 44 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i | 1983 Nautor Swan 44 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Nautor Swan |
| Year | 2007–2013 | 1983–1991 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Finland |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Sparkman & Stephens |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.93 m (35.9 ft) | 13.41 m (44.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) | 10.36 m (34.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.59 m (11.8 ft) | 3.86 m (12.7 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 2.29 m (7.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs) | 11,340 kg (25,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) | 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) | 82.0 m² (883 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 350 L (92.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i and 1983 Nautor Swan 44 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1983 Nautor Swan 44 is a 1980s offering from Nautor Swan from Finland. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i was penned by Marc Lombard. The 1983 Nautor Swan 44 was designed by Sparkman & Stephens.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i measures 10.93m (35.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.59m, compared to the 1983 Nautor Swan 44 at 13.41m (44.0ft) with a 3.86m beam. The 1983 Nautor Swan 44 is 2.48m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i. The 1983 Nautor Swan 44 displaces approximately 83% 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 1983 Nautor Swan 44, with an SA/D of 16.50 and 82.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. 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 1983 Nautor Swan 44 has a comfort ratio of 22.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.69. The ballast ratios are 29.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i and 40.0% for the 1983 Nautor Swan 44, 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 1983 Nautor Swan 44 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 350L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1983 Nautor Swan 44 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 1983 Nautor Swan 44 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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