Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 vs Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2018 | 2007–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Marc Lombard |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.39 m (43.9 ft) | 10.93 m (35.9 ft) |
| LWL | 12.09 m (39.7 ft) | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) |
| Beam | 4.29 m (14.1 ft) | 3.59 m (11.8 ft) |
| Draft | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 9,900 kg (21,826 lbs) | 6,200 kg (13,669 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,100 kg (6,834 lbs) | 1,850 kg (4,079 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 82.0 m² (883 ft²) | 57.0 m² (614 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 45 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 380 L (100.4 gal) | 230 L (60.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 was penned by Philippe Briand. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i was designed by Marc Lombard.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 measures 13.39m (43.9ft) overall with a beam of 4.29m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i at 10.93m (35.9ft) with a 3.59m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 is 2.46m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 displaces approximately 60% 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i, with an SA/D of 17.16 and 57.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i has a comfort ratio of 16.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 31.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 and 29.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i, 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 230L water and 120L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 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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