Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 vs Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2010–2018 | 2007–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Daniel Andrieu | Marc Lombard |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.72 m (31.9 ft) | 10.93 m (35.9 ft) |
| LWL | 8.92 m (29.3 ft) | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) |
| Beam | 3.25 m (10.7 ft) | 3.59 m (11.8 ft) |
| Draft | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 3,900 kg (8,598 lbs) | 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 50.0 m² (538 ft²) | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 15 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 60 L (15.9 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal) | 230 L (60.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 was penned by Daniel Andrieu. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i was designed by Marc Lombard.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 measures 9.72m (31.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.25m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i at 10.93m (35.9ft) with a 3.59m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i is 1.21m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i displaces approximately 59% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.51 and 50.0 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i, with an SA/D of 17.16 and 57.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.83). The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i has a comfort ratio of 16.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 38.5% for the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 and 29.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Fast 3200 provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 80L of water capacity and 60L of fuel. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 230L water and 120L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i 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 Fast 3200 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 36i 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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