Beneteau First 27 vs Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Beneteau First 27 | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Beneteau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 1990–1994 | 2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Jean Berret | Marc Lombard |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 8.19 m (26.9 ft) | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) |
| LWL | 7.21 m (23.7 ft) | 8.75 m (28.7 ft) |
| Beam | 2.79 m (9.2 ft) | 3.19 m (10.5 ft) |
| Draft | 1.55 m (5.1 ft) | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 2,400 kg (5,291 lbs) | 4,700 kg (10,362 lbs) |
| Ballast | 850 kg (1,874 lbs) | 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 35.0 m² (377 ft²) | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 9 HP | 21 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 40 L (10.6 gal) | 100 L (26.4 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 70 L (18.5 gal) | 150 L (39.6 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 5 | 6 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Beneteau First 27 and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Beneteau First 27 is a 1990s design by Beneteau from France, while the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The Beneteau First 27 was penned by Jean Berret. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 was designed by Marc Lombard.
In terms of size, the Beneteau First 27 measures 8.19m (26.9ft) overall with a beam of 2.79m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 at 9.80m (32.2ft) with a 3.19m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 is 1.61m longer than the Beneteau First 27. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 displaces approximately 96% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Beneteau First 27 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 19.84 and 35.0 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 Beneteau First 27 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Beneteau First 27 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 16.7) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.83). The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 has a comfort ratio of 18.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.76. The ballast ratios are 35.4% for the Beneteau First 27 and 27.7% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Beneteau First 27 provides 5 berths in 1 cabin with 70L of water capacity and 40L of fuel. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 offers 6 berths in 1 cabin with 150L water and 100L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 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 Beneteau First 27 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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