2008 Nautor Swan 45 vs Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2008 Nautor Swan 45 | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Nautor Swan | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2008–2013 | 2007–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Finland | France |
| Designer | German Frers | Marc Lombard |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.84 m (45.4 ft) | 10.93 m (35.9 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) |
| Beam | 4.10 m (13.5 ft) | 3.59 m (11.8 ft) |
| Draft | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,433 kg (23,001 lbs) | 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 180 L (47.6 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 230 L (60.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 is a 2000s design by Nautor Swan from Finland, while the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 was penned by German Frers. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i was designed by Marc Lombard.
In terms of size, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 measures 13.84m (45.4ft) overall with a beam of 4.10m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i at 10.93m (35.9ft) with a 3.59m beam. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 is 2.91m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 displaces approximately 68% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.21 and 95.0 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i, with an SA/D of 17.16 and 57.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i has a comfort ratio of 16.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 41.3% for the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 and 29.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 provides 6 berths in 3 cabins with 350L of water capacity and 180L of fuel. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 230L water and 120L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i 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 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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