2008 Nautor Swan 45 vs Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 — Comparison
2008 Nautor Swan 45
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2008 Nautor Swan 45 | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Nautor Swan | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2008–2013 | 2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Finland | France |
| Designer | German Frers | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.84 m (45.4 ft) | 13.39 m (43.9 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 12.09 m (39.7 ft) |
| Beam | 4.10 m (13.5 ft) | 4.29 m (14.1 ft) |
| Draft | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,433 kg (23,001 lbs) | 9,900 kg (21,826 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) | 3,100 kg (6,834 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) | 82.0 m² (883 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 45 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 180 L (47.6 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 380 L (100.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 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 440 is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 was penned by German Frers. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 was designed by Philippe Briand.
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 440 at 13.39m (43.9ft) with a 4.29m beam. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 is 0.45m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 displaces approximately 5% 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 440, with an SA/D of 18.07 and 82.0 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 440 has a comfort ratio of 14.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.80. The ballast ratios are 41.3% for the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 and 31.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440, 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 440 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 380L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 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: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.