Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 (2022) vs 2010 Elan 340 — Comparison
2010 Elan 340
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 (2022) | 2010 Elan 340 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Elan |
| Year | 2022 | 2010–2014 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Slovenia |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Rob Humphreys |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 12.35 m (40.5 ft) | 10.36 m (34.0 ft) |
| LWL | 11.10 m (36.4 ft) | 9.00 m (29.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.99 m (13.1 ft) | 3.40 m (11.2 ft) |
| Draft | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) | 1.95 m (6.4 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 8,600 kg (18,960 lbs) | 5,800 kg (12,787 lbs) |
| Ballast | 2,750 kg (6,063 lbs) | 1,750 kg (3,858 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 72.0 m² (775 ft²) | 55.0 m² (592 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 40 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 80 L (21.1 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 160 L (42.3 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 6 |
| Cabins | 3 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 (2022) and 2010 Elan 340 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 (2022) is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2010 Elan 340 is a modern offering from Elan from Slovenia. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 (2022) was penned by Marc Lombard. The 2010 Elan 340 was designed by Rob Humphreys.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 (2022) measures 12.35m (40.5ft) overall with a beam of 3.99m, compared to the 2010 Elan 340 at 10.36m (34.0ft) with a 3.40m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 (2022) is 1.99m longer than the 2010 Elan 340. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 (2022) displaces approximately 48% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 (2022) has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.43 and 72.0 m² of sail area. The 2010 Elan 340, with an SA/D of 17.31 and 55.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 (2022) has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 (2022) offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The 2010 Elan 340 has a comfort ratio of 19.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 32.0% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 (2022) and 30.2% for the 2010 Elan 340, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 (2022) provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 350L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The 2010 Elan 340 offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 160L water and 80L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2010 Elan 340 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 410 (2022) 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 410 (2022) 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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