Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 vs 1986 Westerly Oceanlord — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 | 1986 Westerly Oceanlord |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Westerly |
| Year | 2019 | 1986–1992 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | UK |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Ed Dubois |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.42 m (47.3 ft) | 12.04 m (39.5 ft) |
| LWL | 13.10 m (43.0 ft) | 9.75 m (32.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) | 3.81 m (12.5 ft) |
| Draft | 2.35 m (7.7 ft) | 1.83 m (6.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 12,000 kg (26,455 lbs) | 9,980 kg (22,002 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs) | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 98.0 m² (1,055 ft²) | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 57 HP | 50 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 182 L (48.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 460 L (121.5 gal) | 340 L (89.8 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 7 |
| Cabins | 4 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 and 1986 Westerly Oceanlord represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord is a 1980s offering from Westerly from UK. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 was penned by Philippe Briand. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord was designed by Ed Dubois.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 measures 14.42m (47.3ft) overall with a beam of 4.49m, compared to the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord at 12.04m (39.5ft) with a 3.81m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 is 2.38m longer than the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 displaces approximately 20% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.99 and 98.0 m² of sail area. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord, with an SA/D of 14.90 and 68.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.7) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.79). The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord has a comfort ratio of 23.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.71. The ballast ratios are 31.7% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 and 36.4% for the 1986 Westerly Oceanlord, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 provides 10 berths in 4 cabins with 460L of water capacity and 250L of fuel. The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 340L water and 182L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1986 Westerly Oceanlord 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 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 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 490 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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