Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i vs Hunter 27 — Comparison
Hunter 27
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i | Hunter 27 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Hunter |
| Year | 2007–2013 | 1992–1998 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Hunter Design Team |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.93 m (35.9 ft) | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) | 7.32 m (24.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.59 m (11.8 ft) | 2.79 m (9.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 1.52 m (5.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs) | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) | 907 kg (2,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) | 33.0 m² (355 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 12 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 45 L (11.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 68 L (18.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i and Hunter 27 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the Hunter 27 is a 1990s offering from Hunter from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i was penned by Marc Lombard. The Hunter 27 was designed by Hunter Design Team.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i measures 10.93m (35.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.59m, compared to the Hunter 27 at 8.23m (27.0ft) with a 2.79m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i is 2.70m longer than the Hunter 27. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i displaces approximately 148% 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 Hunter 27, with an SA/D of 18.23 and 33.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Hunter 27 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 Hunter 27 has a comfort ratio of 17.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.82. The ballast ratios are 29.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i and 36.4% for the Hunter 27, 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 Hunter 27 offers 5 berths in 1 cabin with 68L water and 45L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hunter 27 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 Hunter 27 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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