Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i vs 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i
2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i | 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Wauquiez |
| Year | 2009–2014 | 2010–2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Jean Berret |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.75 m (45.1 ft) | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) |
| LWL | 12.10 m (39.7 ft) | 11.58 m (38.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.25 m (13.9 ft) | 4.05 m (13.3 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,200 kg (22,487 lbs) | 11,340 kg (25,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 4,400 kg (9,700 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 85.0 m² (915 ft²) | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 380 L (100.4 gal) | 450 L (118.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i and 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 is a modern offering from Wauquiez from France. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 was designed by Jean Berret.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i measures 13.75m (45.1ft) overall with a beam of 4.25m, compared to the 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 at 13.72m (45.0ft) with a 4.05m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i is 0.03m longer than the 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45. The 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 displaces approximately 11% 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 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45, with an SA/D of 17.71 and 88.0 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 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 has a comfort ratio of 18.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.72. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i and 38.8% for the 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45, 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 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 45 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 450L water and 250L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2010 Wauquiez Centurion 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 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.