Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i vs 1987 Cape Dory 40 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i | 1987 Cape Dory 40 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Cape Dory |
| Year | 2008–2013 | 1987–1992 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Carl Alberg |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.96 m (32.7 ft) | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.05 m (29.7 ft) | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.34 m (11.0 ft) | 3.66 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) | 1.68 m (5.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 8,618 kg (18,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 48.0 m² (517 ft²) | 64.5 m² (694 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 151 L (39.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 170 L (44.9 gal) | 284 L (75.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i and 1987 Cape Dory 40 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1987 Cape Dory 40 is a 1980s offering from Cape Dory from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i was penned by Marc Lombard. The 1987 Cape Dory 40 was designed by Carl Alberg.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i measures 9.96m (32.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.34m, compared to the 1987 Cape Dory 40 at 12.19m (40.0ft) with a 3.66m beam. The 1987 Cape Dory 40 is 2.23m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i. The 1987 Cape Dory 40 displaces approximately 69% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.46 and 48.0 m² of sail area. The 1987 Cape Dory 40, with an SA/D of 15.59 and 64.5 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 1987 Cape Dory 40 has a comfort ratio of 22.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.72. The ballast ratios are 29.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i and 42.1% for the 1987 Cape Dory 40, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 170L of water capacity and 100L of fuel. The 1987 Cape Dory 40 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 284L water and 151L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1987 Cape Dory 40 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 33i has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1987 Cape Dory 40 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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