Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i vs 1992 Contest 42 — Comparison
1992 Contest 42
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i | 1992 Contest 42 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Contest |
| Year | 2008–2013 | 1992–2002 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Netherlands |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Dick Zaal |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.96 m (32.7 ft) | 12.80 m (42.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.05 m (29.7 ft) | 10.36 m (34.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.34 m (11.0 ft) | 3.86 m (12.7 ft) |
| Draft | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 10,400 kg (22,928 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 48.0 m² (517 ft²) | 76.0 m² (818 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Steel |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 170 L (44.9 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i and 1992 Contest 42 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1992 Contest 42 is a 1990s offering from Contest from Netherlands. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i was penned by Marc Lombard. The 1992 Contest 42 was designed by Dick Zaal.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i measures 9.96m (32.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.34m, compared to the 1992 Contest 42 at 12.80m (42.0ft) with a 3.86m beam. The 1992 Contest 42 is 2.84m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i. The 1992 Contest 42 displaces approximately 104% 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 1992 Contest 42, with an SA/D of 16.20 and 76.0 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 1992 Contest 42 has a comfort ratio of 21.5 and a capsize screening value of 0.71. The ballast ratios are 29.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i and 40.4% for the 1992 Contest 42, 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 1992 Contest 42 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 400L water and 250L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1992 Contest 42 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 1992 Contest 42 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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