1969 O'Day 22 vs 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1969 O'Day 22 | 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | O'Day | Jeanneau |
| Year | 1969–1983 | 2008–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | C. Raymond Hunt | Marc Lombard |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 6.71 m (22.0 ft) | 9.30 m (30.5 ft) |
| LWL | 5.72 m (18.8 ft) | 8.20 m (26.9 ft) |
| Beam | 2.29 m (7.5 ft) | 2.98 m (9.8 ft) |
| Draft | 0.99 m (3.2 ft) | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 862 kg (1,900 lbs) | 4,000 kg (8,818 lbs) |
| Ballast | 318 kg (701 lbs) | 1,100 kg (2,425 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 17.7 m² (191 ft²) | 37.0 m² (398 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 6 HP | 14 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 L (4.0 gal) | 50 L (13.2 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 19 L (5.0 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 5 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1969 O'Day 22 and 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1969 O'Day 22 is a classic design by O'Day from USA, while the 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The 1969 O'Day 22 was penned by C. Raymond Hunt. The 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i was designed by Marc Lombard.
In terms of size, the 1969 O'Day 22 measures 6.71m (22.0ft) overall with a beam of 2.29m, compared to the 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i at 9.30m (30.5ft) with a 2.98m beam. The 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i is 2.59m longer than the 1969 O'Day 22. The 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i displaces approximately 364% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1969 O'Day 22 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.87 and 17.7 m² of sail area. The 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i, with an SA/D of 14.92 and 37.0 m² of canvas, offers modest sail power for its displacement. The 1969 O'Day 22 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1969 O'Day 22 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 12.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.96). The 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i has a comfort ratio of 19.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.75. The ballast ratios are 36.9% for the 1969 O'Day 22 and 27.5% for the 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1969 O'Day 22 provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 19L of water capacity and 15L of fuel. The 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i offers 5 berths in 2 cabins with 100L water and 50L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i 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 1969 O'Day 22 has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: The 2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30i 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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