Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 vs 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 | 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2005–2011 | 2007–2012 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | France |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) | 13.72 m (45.0 ft) |
| LWL | 12.25 m (40.2 ft) | 12.00 m (39.4 ft) |
| Beam | 4.20 m (13.8 ft) | 4.30 m (14.1 ft) |
| Draft | 2.10 m (6.9 ft) | 2.00 m (6.6 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,500 kg (23,149 lbs) | 10,500 kg (23,149 lbs) |
| Ballast | 3,250 kg (7,165 lbs) | 3,500 kg (7,716 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 86.0 m² (926 ft²) | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 55 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 200 L (52.8 gal) | 180 L (47.6 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 400 L (105.7 gal) | 400 L (105.7 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 and 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS is a 2000s offering from Jeanneau from France. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 measures 13.72m (45.0ft) overall with a beam of 4.20m, compared to the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS at 13.72m (45.0ft) with a 4.30m beam.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.22 and 86.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS, with an SA/D of 18.64 and 88.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.77). The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS has a comfort ratio of 14.8 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 31.0% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 and 33.3% for the 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 400L of water capacity and 200L of fuel. The 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 400L water and 180L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 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 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 DS has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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