Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i vs Hanse 375 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i | Hanse 375 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Hanse |
| Year | 2009–2014 | 2009–2015 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | judel/vrolijk & co |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.75 m (45.1 ft) | 11.35 m (37.2 ft) |
| LWL | 12.10 m (39.7 ft) | 10.05 m (33.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.25 m (13.9 ft) | 3.65 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,200 kg (22,487 lbs) | 7,000 kg (15,432 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 2,150 kg (4,740 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 85.0 m² (915 ft²) | 62.0 m² (667 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 130 L (34.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 380 L (100.4 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i and Hanse 375 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the Hanse 375 is a 2000s offering from Hanse from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i was penned by Philippe Briand. The Hanse 375 was designed by judel/vrolijk & co.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i measures 13.75m (45.1ft) overall with a beam of 4.25m, compared to the Hanse 375 at 11.35m (37.2ft) with a 3.65m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i is 2.40m longer than the Hanse 375. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i displaces approximately 46% 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 Hanse 375, with an SA/D of 17.21 and 62.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. 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 Hanse 375 has a comfort ratio of 17.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i and 30.7% for the Hanse 375, 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 Hanse 375 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 250L water and 130L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Hanse 375 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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