Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 vs 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 30.1
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 | 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2019 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.53 m (31.3 ft) | 11.86 m (38.9 ft) |
| LWL | 8.65 m (28.4 ft) | 10.30 m (33.8 ft) |
| Beam | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) | 1.85 m (6.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,300 kg (9,480 lbs) | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs) | 2,400 kg (5,291 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) | 62.0 m² (667 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 120 L (31.7 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 7 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 measures 9.53m (31.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.10m, 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 2.33m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS displaces approximately 77% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.52 and 43.0 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 Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.4) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). 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 31.4% for the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and 31.6% for the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 DS, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 150L of water capacity and 100L 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 Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 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 30.1 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 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.
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