2010 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 vs 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 — Comparison
2010 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409
2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2010 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 | 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Beneteau |
| Year | 2010–2016 | 2008–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Finot-Conq |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.34 m (40.5 ft) | 11.35 m (37.2 ft) |
| LWL | 10.82 m (35.5 ft) | 9.93 m (32.6 ft) |
| Beam | 3.99 m (13.1 ft) | 3.72 m (12.2 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,100 kg (17,857 lbs) | 6,680 kg (14,727 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,500 kg (5,512 lbs) | 2,000 kg (4,409 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 71.5 m² (770 ft²) | 59.0 m² (635 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 120 L (31.7 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2010 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 and 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2010 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 is a 2000s offering from Beneteau from France. The 2010 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 was designed by Finot-Conq.
In terms of size, the 2010 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 measures 12.34m (40.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.99m, compared to the 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 at 11.35m (37.2ft) with a 3.72m beam. The 2010 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 is 0.99m longer than the 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37. The 2010 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 displaces approximately 21% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2010 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.01 and 71.5 m² of sail area. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37, with an SA/D of 16.90 and 59.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2010 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2010 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.5) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.80). The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 has a comfort ratio of 16.6 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 30.9% for the 2010 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 and 29.9% for the 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2010 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 250L of water capacity and 120L of fuel. The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 200L water and 100L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2008 Beneteau Oceanis 37 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 2010 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2010 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.