1978 Cape Dory 25 vs Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1978 Cape Dory 25 | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Cape Dory | Jeanneau |
| Year | 1978–1983 | 2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | USA | France |
| Designer | Carl Alberg | Marc Lombard |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 7.62 m (25.0 ft) | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) |
| LWL | 5.79 m (19.0 ft) | 8.75 m (28.7 ft) |
| Beam | 2.44 m (8.0 ft) | 3.19 m (10.5 ft) |
| Draft | 1.07 m (3.5 ft) | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,041 kg (4,500 lbs) | 4,700 kg (10,362 lbs) |
| Ballast | 862 kg (1,900 lbs) | 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 25.0 m² (269 ft²) | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Full | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 10 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 30 L (7.9 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 57 L (15.1 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 4 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1978 Cape Dory 25 and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 1978 Cape Dory 25 is a 1970s design by Cape Dory from USA, while the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The 1978 Cape Dory 25 was penned by Carl Alberg. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 was designed by Marc Lombard.
In terms of size, the 1978 Cape Dory 25 measures 7.62m (25.0ft) overall with a beam of 2.44m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 at 9.80m (32.2ft) with a 3.19m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 is 2.18m longer than the 1978 Cape Dory 25. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 displaces approximately 130% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1978 Cape Dory 25 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.79 and 25.0 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319, with an SA/D of 15.57 and 43.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 1978 Cape Dory 25 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1978 Cape Dory 25 offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 23.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 has a comfort ratio of 18.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 42.2% for the 1978 Cape Dory 25 and 27.7% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1978 Cape Dory 25 provides 4 berths in 1 cabin with 57L of water capacity and 30L of fuel. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 offers 6 berths in 1 cabin with 150L water and 100L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1978 Cape Dory 25 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 1978 Cape Dory 25 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 319 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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