1976 Newport 27 vs Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i — Comparison
1976 Newport 27
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1976 Newport 27 | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Capital Yachts | Jeanneau |
| Year | 1976–1984 | 2008–2013 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Gary Mull | Marc Lombard |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 8.23 m (27.0 ft) | 9.96 m (32.7 ft) |
| LWL | 6.71 m (22.0 ft) | 9.05 m (29.7 ft) |
| Beam | 2.59 m (8.5 ft) | 3.34 m (11.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.22 m (4.0 ft) | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,495 kg (5,501 lbs) | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,043 kg (2,299 lbs) | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 29.1 m² (313 ft²) | 48.0 m² (517 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 10 HP | 18 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 38 L (10.0 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 57 L (15.1 gal) | 170 L (44.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 2 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1976 Newport 27 and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1976 Newport 27 is a 1970s design by Capital Yachts from USA, while the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The 1976 Newport 27 was penned by Gary Mull. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i was designed by Marc Lombard.
In terms of size, the 1976 Newport 27 measures 8.23m (27.0ft) overall with a beam of 2.59m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i at 9.96m (32.7ft) with a 3.34m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i is 1.73m longer than the 1976 Newport 27. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i displaces approximately 104% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1976 Newport 27 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.08 and 29.1 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i, with an SA/D of 16.46 and 48.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1976 Newport 27 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 21.0) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i has a comfort ratio of 18.1 and a capsize screening value of 0.78. The ballast ratios are 41.8% for the 1976 Newport 27 and 29.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1976 Newport 27 provides 5 berths in 1 cabin with 57L of water capacity and 38L of fuel. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i offers 6 berths in 2 cabins with 170L water and 100L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1976 Newport 27 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 33i 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 33i 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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