Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i vs 1988 Najad 331 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i
1988 Najad 331
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i | 1988 Najad 331 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Najad |
| Year | 2008–2013 | 1988–1998 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Sweden |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Judel/Vrolijk |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.96 m (32.7 ft) | 10.06 m (33.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.05 m (29.7 ft) | 8.38 m (27.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.34 m (11.0 ft) | 3.18 m (10.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 4,900 kg (10,803 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 2,000 kg (4,409 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 48.0 m² (517 ft²) | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 170 L (44.9 gal) | 140 L (37.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i and 1988 Najad 331 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1988 Najad 331 is a 1980s offering from Najad from Sweden. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i was penned by Marc Lombard. The 1988 Najad 331 was designed by Judel/Vrolijk.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i measures 9.96m (32.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.34m, compared to the 1988 Najad 331 at 10.06m (33.0ft) with a 3.18m beam. The 1988 Najad 331 is 0.10m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i displaces approximately 4% 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 1988 Najad 331, with an SA/D of 15.15 and 43.0 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 1988 Najad 331 has a comfort ratio of 20.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 29.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i and 40.8% for the 1988 Najad 331, 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 1988 Najad 331 offers 5 berths in 2 cabins with 140L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1988 Najad 331 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.