Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i vs 2008 Sabre 452 — Comparison
2008 Sabre 452
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i | 2008 Sabre 452 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Sabre |
| Year | 2007–2013 | 2008–2015 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Jim Taylor |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.04 m (39.5 ft) | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.50 m (34.4 ft) | 11.58 m (38.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.85 m (12.6 ft) | 4.09 m (13.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,800 kg (17,196 lbs) | 11,340 kg (25,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,350 kg (5,181 lbs) | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) | 84.0 m² (904 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 227 L (60.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 300 L (79.3 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i and 2008 Sabre 452 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2008 Sabre 452 is a 2000s offering from Sabre from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2008 Sabre 452 was designed by Jim Taylor.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i measures 12.04m (39.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.85m, compared to the 2008 Sabre 452 at 13.72m (45.0ft) with a 4.09m beam. The 2008 Sabre 452 is 1.68m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i. The 2008 Sabre 452 displaces approximately 45% 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 2008 Sabre 452, with an SA/D of 16.91 and 84.0 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 2008 Sabre 452 has a comfort ratio of 17.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 30.1% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i and 38.0% for the 2008 Sabre 452, 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 2008 Sabre 452 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 340L water and 227L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2008 Sabre 452 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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