Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 vs 2016 Dehler 30 OD — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 | 2016 Dehler 30 OD |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Dehler |
| Year | 2019 | 2016 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Judel/Vrolijk |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.75 m (38.5 ft) | 9.45 m (31.0 ft) |
| LWL | 10.40 m (34.1 ft) | 8.60 m (28.2 ft) |
| Beam | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) | 2.98 m (9.8 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) | 3,700 kg (8,157 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,300 kg (5,071 lbs) | 1,350 kg (2,976 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 64.0 m² (689 ft²) | 46.0 m² (495 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 35 L (9.2 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 280 L (74.0 gal) | 60 L (15.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 4 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 and 2016 Dehler 30 OD represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2016 Dehler 30 OD is a modern offering from Dehler from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 was penned by Marc Lombard. The 2016 Dehler 30 OD was designed by Judel/Vrolijk.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 measures 11.75m (38.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.76m, compared to the 2016 Dehler 30 OD at 9.45m (31.0ft) with a 2.98m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 is 2.30m longer than the 2016 Dehler 30 OD. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 displaces approximately 105% 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 2016 Dehler 30 OD, with an SA/D of 19.54 and 46.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2016 Dehler 30 OD 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 2016 Dehler 30 OD has a comfort ratio of 16.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 30.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 and 36.5% for the 2016 Dehler 30 OD, 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 2016 Dehler 30 OD offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 60L water and 35L 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 2016 Dehler 30 OD 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 389 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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