Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i vs 2007 Elan 310 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i
2007 Elan 310
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i | 2007 Elan 310 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Elan |
| Year | 2007–2013 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Slovenia |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.93 m (35.9 ft) | 9.34 m (30.6 ft) |
| LWL | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) | 8.10 m (26.6 ft) |
| Beam | 3.59 m (11.8 ft) | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs) | 4,500 kg (9,921 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) | 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) | 42.0 m² (452 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i and 2007 Elan 310 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2007 Elan 310 is a 2000s offering from Elan from Slovenia. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i was penned by Marc Lombard. The 2007 Elan 310 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i measures 10.93m (35.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.59m, compared to the 2007 Elan 310 at 9.34m (30.6ft) with a 3.10m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i is 1.59m longer than the 2007 Elan 310. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i displaces approximately 38% 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 2007 Elan 310, with an SA/D of 15.66 and 42.0 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 2007 Elan 310 has a comfort ratio of 21.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 29.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i and 28.9% for the 2007 Elan 310, 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 2007 Elan 310 offers 5 berths in 2 cabins with 120L water and 60L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Elan 310 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.