Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 vs 2015 Elan 450 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 | 2015 Elan 450 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Elan |
| Year | 2019 | 2015–2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Slovenia |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.75 m (38.5 ft) | 13.85 m (45.4 ft) |
| LWL | 10.40 m (34.1 ft) | 12.20 m (40.0 ft) |
| Beam | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) | 4.28 m (14.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) | 10,800 kg (23,810 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,300 kg (5,071 lbs) | 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 64.0 m² (689 ft²) | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 160 L (42.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 280 L (74.0 gal) | 350 L (92.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 and 2015 Elan 450 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2015 Elan 450 is a modern offering from Elan from Slovenia. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 2015 Elan 450 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 measures 11.75m (38.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.76m, compared to the 2015 Elan 450 at 13.85m (45.4ft) with a 4.28m beam. The 2015 Elan 450 is 2.10m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389. The 2015 Elan 450 displaces approximately 42% 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 2015 Elan 450, with an SA/D of 19.75 and 95.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2015 Elan 450 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 2015 Elan 450 has a comfort ratio of 14.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 30.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 and 32.4% for the 2015 Elan 450, 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 2015 Elan 450 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 350L water and 160L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 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 2015 Elan 450 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2015 Elan 450 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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