Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i vs 1987 C&C 44 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i | 1987 C&C 44 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | C&C Yachts |
| Year | 2007–2013 | 1987–1993 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Canada |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Cuthbertson & Cassian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.93 m (35.9 ft) | 13.41 m (44.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.59 m (11.8 ft) | 3.96 m (13.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs) | 10,433 kg (23,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) | 80.0 m² (861 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 45 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i and 1987 C&C 44 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1987 C&C 44 is a 1980s offering from C&C Yachts from Canada. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i was penned by Marc Lombard. The 1987 C&C 44 was designed by Cuthbertson & Cassian.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i measures 10.93m (35.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.59m, compared to the 1987 C&C 44 at 13.41m (44.0ft) with a 3.96m beam. The 1987 C&C 44 is 2.48m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i. The 1987 C&C 44 displaces approximately 68% 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 1987 C&C 44, with an SA/D of 17.02 and 80.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. 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 1987 C&C 44 has a comfort ratio of 18.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 29.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i and 41.3% for the 1987 C&C 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 1987 C&C 44 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 300L water and 170L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1987 C&C 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 1987 C&C 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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