Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 vs 2008 Sabre 452 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389
2008 Sabre 452
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 | 2008 Sabre 452 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Sabre |
| Year | 2019 | 2008–2015 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Jim Taylor |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.75 m (38.5 ft) | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.40 m (34.1 ft) | 11.58 m (38.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) | 4.09 m (13.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 1.98 m (6.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) | 11,340 kg (25,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,300 kg (5,071 lbs) | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 64.0 m² (689 ft²) | 84.0 m² (904 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 227 L (60.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 280 L (74.0 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 and 2008 Sabre 452 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2008 Sabre 452 is a 2000s offering from Sabre from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 2008 Sabre 452 was designed by Jim Taylor.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 measures 11.75m (38.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.76m, compared to the 2008 Sabre 452 at 13.72m (45.0ft) with a 4.09m beam. The 2008 Sabre 452 is 1.97m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389. The 2008 Sabre 452 displaces approximately 49% 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 2008 Sabre 452, with an SA/D of 16.91 and 84.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 2008 Sabre 452 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 2008 Sabre 452 has a comfort ratio of 17.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.73. The ballast ratios are 30.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 and 38.0% for the 2008 Sabre 452, 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 2008 Sabre 452 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 340L water and 227L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2008 Sabre 452 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 2008 Sabre 452 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2008 Sabre 452 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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