Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 vs Dufour 44 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440
Dufour 44
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 | Dufour 44 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Dufour |
| Year | 2018 | 2005–2010 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Umberto Felci |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.39 m (43.9 ft) | 13.20 m (43.3 ft) |
| LWL | 12.09 m (39.7 ft) | 11.55 m (37.9 ft) |
| Beam | 4.29 m (14.1 ft) | 4.10 m (13.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,900 kg (21,826 lbs) | 9,500 kg (20,944 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,100 kg (6,834 lbs) | 3,000 kg (6,614 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 82.0 m² (883 ft²) | 82.0 m² (883 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 45 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 380 L (100.4 gal) | 350 L (92.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 and Dufour 44 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Dufour 44 is a 2000s offering from Dufour from France. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 was penned by Philippe Briand. The Dufour 44 was designed by Umberto Felci.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 measures 13.39m (43.9ft) overall with a beam of 4.29m, compared to the Dufour 44 at 13.20m (43.3ft) with a 4.10m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 is 0.19m longer than the Dufour 44. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 displaces approximately 4% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.07 and 82.0 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 Dufour 44 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 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 31.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 and 31.6% for the Dufour 44, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 380L of water capacity and 200L 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 Dufour 44 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.