Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 vs Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) — Comparison
Beneteau Oceanis 30.1
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2019 | 2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Marc Lombard |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.53 m (31.3 ft) | 10.34 m (33.9 ft) |
| LWL | 8.65 m (28.4 ft) | 9.44 m (31.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.10 m (10.2 ft) | 3.44 m (11.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,300 kg (9,480 lbs) | 5,700 kg (12,566 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs) | 1,700 kg (3,748 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) | 55.0 m² (592 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 140 L (37.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 is a modern design by Beneteau from France, while the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 was penned by Marc Lombard. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) was designed by Marc Lombard.
In terms of size, the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 measures 9.53m (31.3ft) overall with a beam of 3.10m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) at 10.34m (33.9ft) with a 3.44m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) is 0.81m longer than the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) displaces approximately 33% 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019), with an SA/D of 17.51 and 55.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) has a comfort ratio of 17.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 31.4% for the Beneteau Oceanis 30.1 and 29.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019), 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 200L water and 140L 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) 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 349 (2019) 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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