2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 vs Dufour 40 — Comparison
Dufour 40
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 | Dufour 40 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Dufour |
| Year | 2012–2017 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Umberto Felci |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.32 m (47.0 ft) | 12.05 m (39.5 ft) |
| LWL | 12.55 m (41.2 ft) | 10.55 m (34.6 ft) |
| Beam | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) | 3.85 m (12.6 ft) |
| Draft | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,500 kg (25,353 lbs) | 7,800 kg (17,196 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,400 kg (7,496 lbs) | 2,400 kg (5,291 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 190 L (50.2 gal) | 160 L (42.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 380 L (100.4 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 and Dufour 40 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Dufour 40 is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 was penned by Philippe Briand. The Dufour 40 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 40 at 12.05m (39.5ft) with a 3.85m beam. The 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 is 2.27m longer than the Dufour 40. The 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 displaces approximately 47% 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 40, with an SA/D of 17.56 and 68.0 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 40 has a comfort ratio of 16.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 29.6% for the 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 and 30.8% for the Dufour 40, 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 40 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 300L water and 160L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Dufour 40 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.
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