Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i vs Hunter 306 — Comparison
Hunter 306
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i | Hunter 306 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Hunter |
| Year | 2007–2013 | 1999–2004 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Glenn Henderson |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.04 m (39.5 ft) | 9.25 m (30.3 ft) |
| LWL | 10.50 m (34.4 ft) | 8.08 m (26.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.85 m (12.6 ft) | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,800 kg (17,196 lbs) | 3,990 kg (8,796 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,350 kg (5,181 lbs) | 1,588 kg (3,501 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 300 L (79.3 gal) | 114 L (30.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i and Hunter 306 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the Hunter 306 is a 1990s offering from Hunter from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i was penned by Philippe Briand. The Hunter 306 was designed by Glenn Henderson.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i measures 12.04m (39.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.85m, compared to the Hunter 306 at 9.25m (30.3ft) with a 3.10m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i is 2.79m longer than the Hunter 306. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i displaces approximately 95% 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 Hunter 306, with an SA/D of 17.37 and 43.0 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 Hunter 306 has a comfort ratio of 19.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 30.1% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i and 39.8% for the Hunter 306, 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 Hunter 306 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 114L water and 57L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hunter 306 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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