Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 vs Bavaria C42 — Comparison
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389
Bavaria C42
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 | Bavaria C42 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Bavaria |
| Year | 2019 | 2018 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | cossutti yacht design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 11.75 m (38.5 ft) | 12.88 m (42.3 ft) |
| LWL | 10.40 m (34.1 ft) | 11.25 m (36.9 ft) |
| Beam | 3.76 m (12.3 ft) | 4.09 m (13.4 ft) |
| Draft | 1.90 m (6.2 ft) | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 7,600 kg (16,755 lbs) | 8,900 kg (19,621 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,300 kg (5,071 lbs) | 2,750 kg (6,063 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 64.0 m² (689 ft²) | 76.0 m² (818 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 29 HP | 45 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 160 L (42.3 gal) | 200 L (52.8 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 280 L (74.0 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 8 |
| Cabins | 2 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 and Bavaria C42 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Bavaria C42 is a modern offering from Bavaria from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 was penned by Marc Lombard. The Bavaria C42 was designed by cossutti yacht design.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 measures 11.75m (38.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.76m, compared to the Bavaria C42 at 12.88m (42.3ft) with a 4.09m beam. The Bavaria C42 is 1.13m longer than the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389. The Bavaria C42 displaces approximately 17% 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 Bavaria C42, with an SA/D of 17.98 and 76.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Bavaria C42 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 Bavaria C42 has a comfort ratio of 15.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 30.3% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 and 30.9% for the Bavaria C42, 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 Bavaria C42 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 340L water and 200L 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 Bavaria C42 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The Bavaria C42 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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