Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i vs Hanse 315 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i | Hanse 315 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Hanse |
| Year | 2008–2013 | 2010–2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.96 m (32.7 ft) | 9.65 m (31.7 ft) |
| LWL | 9.05 m (29.7 ft) | 8.55 m (28.1 ft) |
| Beam | 3.34 m (11.0 ft) | 3.15 m (10.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 1,200 kg (2,646 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 48.0 m² (517 ft²) | 41.5 m² (447 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 85 L (22.5 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 170 L (44.9 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 4 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i and Hanse 315 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the Hanse 315 is a modern offering from Hanse from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i was penned by Marc Lombard. The Hanse 315 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i measures 9.96m (32.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.34m, compared to the Hanse 315 at 9.65m (31.7ft) with a 3.15m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i is 0.31m longer than the Hanse 315. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i displaces approximately 21% 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 Hanse 315, with an SA/D of 16.20 and 41.5 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 Hanse 315 has a comfort ratio of 17.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 29.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i and 28.6% for the Hanse 315, 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 Hanse 315 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 120L water and 85L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i 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.
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