Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i vs 1983 Freedom 36 — Comparison
1983 Freedom 36
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i | 1983 Freedom 36 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Freedom |
| Year | 2009–2014 | 1983–1990 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Garry Hoyt |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.75 m (45.1 ft) | 10.97 m (36.0 ft) |
| LWL | 12.10 m (39.7 ft) | 9.14 m (30.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.25 m (13.9 ft) | 3.51 m (11.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,200 kg (22,487 lbs) | 6,123 kg (13,499 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 85.0 m² (915 ft²) | 49.0 m² (527 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 25 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 95 L (25.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 380 L (100.4 gal) | 190 L (50.2 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i and 1983 Freedom 36 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1983 Freedom 36 is a 1980s offering from Freedom from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i was penned by Philippe Briand. The 1983 Freedom 36 was designed by Garry Hoyt.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i measures 13.75m (45.1ft) overall with a beam of 4.25m, compared to the 1983 Freedom 36 at 10.97m (36.0ft) with a 3.51m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i is 2.78m longer than the 1983 Freedom 36. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i displaces approximately 67% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.36 and 85.0 m² of sail area. The 1983 Freedom 36, with an SA/D of 14.88 and 49.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.79). The 1983 Freedom 36 has a comfort ratio of 18.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i and 37.0% for the 1983 Freedom 36, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 380L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The 1983 Freedom 36 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 190L water and 95L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1983 Freedom 36 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 44i 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 44i 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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