Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i vs 2013 Elan 350 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i | 2013 Elan 350 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Elan |
| Year | 2007–2013 | 2013–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Slovenia |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.04 m (39.5 ft) | 10.67 m (35.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.50 m (34.4 ft) | 9.30 m (30.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.85 m (12.6 ft) | 3.46 m (11.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,800 kg (17,196 lbs) | 6,100 kg (13,448 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,350 kg (5,181 lbs) | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) | 58.0 m² (624 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 300 L (79.3 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i and 2013 Elan 350 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2013 Elan 350 is a modern offering from Elan from Slovenia. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2013 Elan 350 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i measures 12.04m (39.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.85m, compared to the 2013 Elan 350 at 10.67m (35.0ft) with a 3.46m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i is 1.37m longer than the 2013 Elan 350. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i displaces approximately 28% 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 2013 Elan 350, with an SA/D of 17.65 and 58.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2013 Elan 350 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 2013 Elan 350 has a comfort ratio of 19.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 30.1% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i and 30.3% for the 2013 Elan 350, 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 2013 Elan 350 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 170L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2013 Elan 350 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 2013 Elan 350 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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