Bavaria Cruiser 37 vs 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS — Comparison
Bavaria Cruiser 37
2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Bavaria Cruiser 37 | 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Bavaria | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2014–2020 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Germany | France |
| Designer | Farr Yacht Design | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.30 m (37.1 ft) | 11.86 m (38.9 ft) |
| LWL | 9.90 m (32.5 ft) | 10.30 m (33.8 ft) |
| Beam | 3.67 m (12.0 ft) | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 6,900 kg (15,212 lbs) | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,100 kg (4,630 lbs) | 2,400 kg (5,291 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 60.0 m² (646 ft²) | 62.0 m² (667 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 140 L (37.0 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 230 L (60.8 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Bavaria Cruiser 37 and 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Bavaria Cruiser 37 is a modern design by Bavaria from Germany, while the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The Bavaria Cruiser 37 was penned by Farr Yacht Design. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the Bavaria Cruiser 37 measures 11.30m (37.1ft) overall with a beam of 3.67m, compared to the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS at 11.86m (38.9ft) with a 3.76m beam. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS is 0.56m longer than the Bavaria Cruiser 37. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS displaces approximately 10% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Bavaria Cruiser 37 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.82 and 60.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS, with an SA/D of 16.30 and 62.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Bavaria Cruiser 37 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Bavaria Cruiser 37 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.6) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS has a comfort ratio of 17.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 30.4% for the Bavaria Cruiser 37 and 31.6% for the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Bavaria Cruiser 37 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 230L of water capacity and 140L of fuel. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 250L water and 120L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Bavaria Cruiser 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 Bavaria Cruiser 37 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.