Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 vs 1990 Westerly Oceanquest — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389
1990 Westerly Oceanquest
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 | 1990 Westerly Oceanquest |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Westerly |
| Year | 2019 | 1990–1996 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | UK |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Ed Dubois |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.75 m (38.5 ft) | 10.67 m (35.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.40 m (34.1 ft) | 8.84 m (29.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 1.07 m (3.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) | 5,897 kg (13,001 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,300 kg (5,071 lbs) | 2,268 kg (5,000 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 64.0 m² (689 ft²) | 46.0 m² (495 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Bilge |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 23 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 280 L (74.0 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 and 1990 Westerly Oceanquest represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest is a 1990s offering from Westerly from UK. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest was designed by Ed Dubois.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 measures 11.75m (38.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.76m, compared to the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest at 10.67m (35.0ft) with a 3.40m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 is 1.08m longer than the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 displaces approximately 29% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.82 and 64.0 m² of sail area. The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest, with an SA/D of 14.32 and 46.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 17.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest has a comfort ratio of 20.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 30.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 and 38.5% for the 1990 Westerly Oceanquest, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 280L of water capacity and 160L of fuel. The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest offers 7 berths in 2 cabins with 200L water and 100L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest 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 389 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 1990 Westerly Oceanquest offers more sleeping accommodation, making it better suited for extended living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.