Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 vs 1984 Pearson 34 — Comparison
1984 Pearson 34
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 | 1984 Pearson 34 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Pearson |
| Year | 2019 | 1984–1990 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | William Shaw |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) | 10.36 m (34.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.75 m (28.7 ft) | 8.53 m (28.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.19 m (10.5 ft) | 3.35 m (11.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,700 kg (10,362 lbs) | 5,443 kg (12,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) | 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) | 46.0 m² (495 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 20 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 76 L (20.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 152 L (40.2 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 and 1984 Pearson 34 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1984 Pearson 34 is a 1980s offering from Pearson from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 1984 Pearson 34 was designed by William Shaw.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 measures 9.80m (32.2ft) overall with a beam of 3.19m, compared to the 1984 Pearson 34 at 10.36m (34.0ft) with a 3.35m beam. The 1984 Pearson 34 is 0.56m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319. The 1984 Pearson 34 displaces approximately 16% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.57 and 43.0 m² of sail area. The 1984 Pearson 34, with an SA/D of 15.11 and 46.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The 1984 Pearson 34 has a comfort ratio of 20.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 27.7% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 and 41.7% for the 1984 Pearson 34, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 provides 6 berths in 1 cabin with 150L of water capacity and 100L of fuel. The 1984 Pearson 34 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 152L water and 76L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1984 Pearson 34 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 319 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.
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