Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i vs Bavaria 40 — Comparison
Bavaria 40
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i | Bavaria 40 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Bavaria |
| Year | 2007–2013 | 2001–2006 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | J&J Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.93 m (35.9 ft) | 12.35 m (40.5 ft) |
| LWL | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) | 10.75 m (35.3 ft) |
| Beam | 3.59 m (11.8 ft) | 3.99 m (13.1 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs) | 8,500 kg (18,739 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) | 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) | 72.0 m² (775 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 160 L (42.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i and Bavaria 40 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the Bavaria 40 is a 2000s offering from Bavaria from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i was penned by Marc Lombard. The Bavaria 40 was designed by J&J Design.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i measures 10.93m (35.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.59m, compared to the Bavaria 40 at 12.35m (40.5ft) with a 3.99m beam. The Bavaria 40 is 1.42m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i. The Bavaria 40 displaces approximately 37% 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 Bavaria 40, with an SA/D of 17.56 and 72.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Bavaria 40 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 Bavaria 40 has a comfort ratio of 16.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 29.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i and 30.6% for the Bavaria 40, 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 Bavaria 40 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 300L water and 160L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i 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 Bavaria 40 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Bavaria 40 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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