Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 vs Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 46.1
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2018 | 2005–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Berret-Racoupeau | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.60 m (47.9 ft) | 15.38 m (50.5 ft) |
| LWL | 13.14 m (43.1 ft) | 13.45 m (44.1 ft) |
| Beam | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) | 4.58 m (15.0 ft) |
| Draft | 2.25 m (7.4 ft) | 2.05 m (6.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 11,000 kg (24,251 lbs) | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,300 kg (7,275 lbs) | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 93.0 m² (1,001 ft²) | 104.0 m² (1,119 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 420 L (111.0 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 8 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 was penned by Berret-Racoupeau. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 measures 14.60m (47.9ft) overall with a beam of 4.49m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS at 15.38m (50.5ft) with a 4.58m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS is 0.78m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS displaces approximately 32% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.10 and 93.0 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS, with an SA/D of 17.77 and 104.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 12.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.81). The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS has a comfort ratio of 14.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 30.0% for the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 and 29.0% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 420L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 500L water and 250L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS 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 Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Beneteau Oceanis 46.1 offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.