2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 vs Dufour 44 — Comparison
2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469
Dufour 44
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 | Dufour 44 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Dufour |
| Year | 2012–2017 | 2005–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Umberto Felci |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.32 m (47.0 ft) | 13.20 m (43.3 ft) |
| LWL | 12.55 m (41.2 ft) | 11.55 m (37.9 ft) |
| Beam | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) | 4.10 m (13.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) | 9,500 kg (20,944 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,400 kg (7,496 lbs) | 3,000 kg (6,614 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) | 82.0 m² (883 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 190 L (50.2 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 380 L (100.4 gal) | 350 L (92.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 and Dufour 44 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Dufour 44 is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 was penned by Philippe Briand. The Dufour 44 was designed by Umberto Felci.
In terms of size, the 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 measures 14.32m (47.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.49m, compared to the Dufour 44 at 13.20m (43.3ft) with a 4.10m beam. The 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 is 1.12m longer than the Dufour 44. The 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 displaces approximately 21% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.14 and 96.0 m² of sail area. The Dufour 44, with an SA/D of 18.57 and 82.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.0) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.80). The Dufour 44 has a comfort ratio of 15.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 29.6% for the 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 and 31.6% for the Dufour 44, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 380L of water capacity and 190L of fuel. The Dufour 44 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 350L water and 200L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 44 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 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.