Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i vs 1972 Ericson 32 — Comparison
1972 Ericson 32
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i | 1972 Ericson 32 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Ericson |
| Year | 2007–2013 | 1972–1978 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Bruce King |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.04 m (39.5 ft) | 9.75 m (32.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.50 m (34.4 ft) | 7.62 m (25.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.85 m (12.6 ft) | 3.05 m (10.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 1.52 m (5.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,800 kg (17,196 lbs) | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,350 kg (5,181 lbs) | 1,814 kg (3,999 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) | 39.0 m² (420 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 300 L (79.3 gal) | 95 L (25.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i and 1972 Ericson 32 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1972 Ericson 32 is a 1970s offering from Ericson from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i was penned by Philippe Briand. The 1972 Ericson 32 was designed by Bruce King.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i measures 12.04m (39.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.85m, compared to the 1972 Ericson 32 at 9.75m (32.0ft) with a 3.05m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i is 2.29m longer than the 1972 Ericson 32. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i displaces approximately 81% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.56 and 68.0 m² of sail area. The 1972 Ericson 32, with an SA/D of 14.97 and 39.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 1972 Ericson 32 has a comfort ratio of 22.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 30.1% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i and 42.1% for the 1972 Ericson 32, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 300L of water capacity and 160L of fuel. The 1972 Ericson 32 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 95L water and 57L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1972 Ericson 32 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 39i 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 39i 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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