Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 vs 1988 Valiant Esprit 37 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 | 1988 Valiant Esprit 37 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Valiant |
| Year | 2019 | 1988–1996 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Bob Perry |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) | 11.28 m (37.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.75 m (28.7 ft) | 9.14 m (30.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.19 m (10.5 ft) | 3.47 m (11.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) | 1.65 m (5.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,700 kg (10,362 lbs) | 7,257 kg (15,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) | 2,948 kg (6,499 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) | 58.0 m² (624 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Modified full |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 35 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 132 L (34.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 246 L (65.0 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 and 1988 Valiant Esprit 37 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1988 Valiant Esprit 37 is a 1980s offering from Valiant from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 1988 Valiant Esprit 37 was designed by Bob Perry.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 measures 9.80m (32.2ft) overall with a beam of 3.19m, compared to the 1988 Valiant Esprit 37 at 11.28m (37.0ft) with a 3.47m beam. The 1988 Valiant Esprit 37 is 1.48m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319. The 1988 Valiant Esprit 37 displaces approximately 54% 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 1988 Valiant Esprit 37, with an SA/D of 15.72 and 58.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 1988 Valiant Esprit 37 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 1988 Valiant Esprit 37 has a comfort ratio of 22.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.72. The ballast ratios are 27.7% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 and 40.6% for the 1988 Valiant Esprit 37, 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 1988 Valiant Esprit 37 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 246L water and 132L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1988 Valiant Esprit 37 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 1988 Valiant Esprit 37 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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