Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 vs 2012 Sabre 48 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389
2012 Sabre 48
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 | 2012 Sabre 48 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Sabre |
| Year | 2019 | 2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Jim Taylor |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.75 m (38.5 ft) | 14.63 m (48.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.40 m (34.1 ft) | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) | 4.30 m (14.1 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) | 13,608 kg (30,000 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,300 kg (5,071 lbs) | 5,216 kg (11,499 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 64.0 m² (689 ft²) | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 100 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 284 L (75.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 280 L (74.0 gal) | 454 L (119.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 7 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 and 2012 Sabre 48 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2012 Sabre 48 is a modern offering from Sabre from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 2012 Sabre 48 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 2012 Sabre 48 at 14.63m (48.0ft) with a 4.30m beam. The 2012 Sabre 48 is 2.88m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389. The 2012 Sabre 48 displaces approximately 79% 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 2012 Sabre 48, with an SA/D of 17.11 and 96.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2012 Sabre 48 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 2012 Sabre 48 has a comfort ratio of 17.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.72. The ballast ratios are 30.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 and 38.3% for the 2012 Sabre 48, 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 2012 Sabre 48 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 454L water and 284L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2012 Sabre 48 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 2012 Sabre 48 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2012 Sabre 48 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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