Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i vs Hanse 320 — Comparison
Hanse 320
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i | Hanse 320 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Hanse |
| Year | 2007–2013 | 2005–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.04 m (39.5 ft) | 9.92 m (32.5 ft) |
| LWL | 10.50 m (34.4 ft) | 8.80 m (28.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.85 m (12.6 ft) | 3.28 m (10.8 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,800 kg (17,196 lbs) | 4,600 kg (10,141 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,350 kg (5,181 lbs) | 1,400 kg (3,086 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) | 46.0 m² (495 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 90 L (23.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 300 L (79.3 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i and Hanse 320 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the Hanse 320 is a 2000s offering from Hanse from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i was penned by Philippe Briand. The Hanse 320 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i measures 12.04m (39.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.85m, compared to the Hanse 320 at 9.92m (32.5ft) with a 3.28m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i is 2.12m longer than the Hanse 320. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i displaces approximately 70% 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 Hanse 320, with an SA/D of 16.90 and 46.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. 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 Hanse 320 has a comfort ratio of 17.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 30.1% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i and 30.4% for the Hanse 320, 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 Hanse 320 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 150L water and 90L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hanse 320 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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