Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i vs 2012 Sabre 48 — Comparison
2012 Sabre 48
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i | 2012 Sabre 48 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Sabre |
| Year | 2007–2013 | 2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Jim Taylor |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.04 m (39.5 ft) | 14.63 m (48.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.50 m (34.4 ft) | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.85 m (12.6 ft) | 4.30 m (14.1 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,800 kg (17,196 lbs) | 13,608 kg (30,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,350 kg (5,181 lbs) | 5,216 kg (11,499 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 100 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 284 L (75.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 300 L (79.3 gal) | 454 L (119.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i and 2012 Sabre 48 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2012 Sabre 48 is a modern offering from Sabre from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2012 Sabre 48 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 2012 Sabre 48 at 14.63m (48.0ft) with a 4.30m beam. The 2012 Sabre 48 is 2.59m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i. The 2012 Sabre 48 displaces approximately 74% 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 2012 Sabre 48, with an SA/D of 17.11 and 96.0 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 2012 Sabre 48 has a comfort ratio of 17.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.72. The ballast ratios are 30.1% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i and 38.3% for the 2012 Sabre 48, 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 2012 Sabre 48 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 454L water and 284L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2012 Sabre 48 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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