Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i vs 2015 ClubSwan 36 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i | 2015 ClubSwan 36 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Nautor Swan |
| Year | 2009–2014 | 2015 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Finland |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Juan Kouyoumdjian |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.75 m (45.1 ft) | 11.00 m (36.1 ft) |
| LWL | 12.10 m (39.7 ft) | 9.90 m (32.5 ft) |
| Beam | 4.25 m (13.9 ft) | 3.30 m (10.8 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 2.30 m (7.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,200 kg (22,487 lbs) | 4,800 kg (10,582 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,200 kg (7,055 lbs) | 1,700 kg (3,748 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 85.0 m² (915 ft²) | 65.0 m² (700 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 40 L (10.6 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 380 L (100.4 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 4 |
| Cabins | 3 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i and 2015 ClubSwan 36 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2015 ClubSwan 36 is a modern offering from Nautor Swan from Finland. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2015 ClubSwan 36 was designed by Juan Kouyoumdjian.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i measures 13.75m (45.1ft) overall with a beam of 4.25m, compared to the 2015 ClubSwan 36 at 11.00m (36.1ft) with a 3.30m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i is 2.75m longer than the 2015 ClubSwan 36. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i displaces approximately 113% 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 2015 ClubSwan 36, with an SA/D of 23.21 and 65.0 m² of canvas, offers generous sail power for spirited sailing. The 2015 ClubSwan 36 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 2015 ClubSwan 36 has a comfort ratio of 14.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i and 35.4% for the 2015 ClubSwan 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 2015 ClubSwan 36 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 60L water and 40L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i 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 2015 ClubSwan 36 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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