Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i vs 2007 Elan 310 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i
2007 Elan 310
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i | 2007 Elan 310 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Elan |
| Year | 2008–2013 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Slovenia |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.96 m (32.7 ft) | 9.34 m (30.6 ft) |
| LWL | 9.05 m (29.7 ft) | 8.10 m (26.6 ft) |
| Beam | 3.34 m (11.0 ft) | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 4,500 kg (9,921 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 48.0 m² (517 ft²) | 42.0 m² (452 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 170 L (44.9 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i and 2007 Elan 310 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2007 Elan 310 is a 2000s offering from Elan from Slovenia. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i was penned by Marc Lombard. The 2007 Elan 310 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i measures 9.96m (32.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.34m, compared to the 2007 Elan 310 at 9.34m (30.6ft) with a 3.10m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i is 0.62m longer than the 2007 Elan 310. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i displaces approximately 13% 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 2007 Elan 310, with an SA/D of 15.66 and 42.0 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 2007 Elan 310 has a comfort ratio of 21.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 29.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i and 28.9% for the 2007 Elan 310, 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 2007 Elan 310 offers 5 berths in 2 cabins with 120L water and 60L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Elan 310 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.