Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i vs 1997 Tartan 3700 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i | 1997 Tartan 3700 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Tartan |
| Year | 2007–2013 | 1997–2006 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Tim Jackett |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.04 m (39.5 ft) | 11.28 m (37.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.50 m (34.4 ft) | 9.75 m (32.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.85 m (12.6 ft) | 3.66 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,800 kg (17,196 lbs) | 7,031 kg (15,501 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,350 kg (5,181 lbs) | 2,948 kg (6,499 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) | 62.0 m² (667 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 35 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 300 L (79.3 gal) | 220 L (58.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i and 1997 Tartan 3700 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1997 Tartan 3700 is a 1990s offering from Tartan from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i was penned by Philippe Briand. The 1997 Tartan 3700 was designed by Tim Jackett.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i measures 12.04m (39.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.85m, compared to the 1997 Tartan 3700 at 11.28m (37.0ft) with a 3.66m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i is 0.76m longer than the 1997 Tartan 3700. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i displaces approximately 11% 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 1997 Tartan 3700, with an SA/D of 17.16 and 62.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. 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 1997 Tartan 3700 has a comfort ratio of 18.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 30.1% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i and 41.9% for the 1997 Tartan 3700, 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 1997 Tartan 3700 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 220L water and 130L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1997 Tartan 3700 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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