Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i vs Catalina 387 — Comparison
Catalina 387
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i | Catalina 387 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Catalina |
| Year | 2009–2014 | 1996–2003 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Gerry Douglas |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.75 m (45.1 ft) | 11.58 m (38.0 ft) |
| LWL | 12.10 m (39.7 ft) | 10.06 m (33.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.25 m (13.9 ft) | 3.66 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 1.96 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,200 kg (22,487 lbs) | 7,484 kg (16,499 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 2,948 kg (6,499 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 85.0 m² (915 ft²) | 63.0 m² (678 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 35 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 114 L (30.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 380 L (100.4 gal) | 227 L (60.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i and Catalina 387 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the Catalina 387 is a 1990s offering from Catalina from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i was penned by Philippe Briand. The Catalina 387 was designed by Gerry Douglas.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i measures 13.75m (45.1ft) overall with a beam of 4.25m, compared to the Catalina 387 at 11.58m (38.0ft) with a 3.66m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i is 2.17m longer than the Catalina 387. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i displaces approximately 36% 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 Catalina 387, with an SA/D of 16.73 and 63.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. 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 Catalina 387 has a comfort ratio of 18.5 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i and 39.4% for the Catalina 387, 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 Catalina 387 offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 227L water and 114L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Catalina 387 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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