Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) vs Hunter 260 — Comparison
Hunter 260
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) | Hunter 260 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Hunter |
| Year | 2019 | 1998–2004 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Glenn Henderson |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 10.34 m (33.9 ft) | 7.85 m (25.8 ft) |
| LWL | 9.44 m (31.0 ft) | 6.86 m (22.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.44 m (11.3 ft) | 2.74 m (9.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,700 kg (12,566 lbs) | 2,041 kg (4,500 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,700 kg (3,748 lbs) | 771 kg (1,700 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 55.0 m² (592 ft²) | 27.5 m² (296 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 10 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 140 L (37.0 gal) | 38 L (10.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 57 L (15.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) and Hunter 260 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Hunter 260 is a 1990s offering from Hunter from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) was penned by Marc Lombard. The Hunter 260 was designed by Glenn Henderson.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) measures 10.34m (33.9ft) overall with a beam of 3.44m, compared to the Hunter 260 at 7.85m (25.8ft) with a 2.74m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) is 2.49m longer than the Hunter 260. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) displaces approximately 179% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.51 and 55.0 m² of sail area. The Hunter 260, with an SA/D of 17.37 and 27.5 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The Hunter 260 has a comfort ratio of 16.0 and a capsize screening value of 0.87. The ballast ratios are 29.8% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) and 37.8% for the Hunter 260, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 200L of water capacity and 140L of fuel. The Hunter 260 offers 5 berths in 1 cabin with 57L water and 38L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349 (2019) 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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