Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS vs 2007 Moody 46 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS | 2007 Moody 46 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Moody |
| Year | 2005–2010 | 2007–2014 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Bill Dixon |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 15.38 m (50.5 ft) | 13.95 m (45.8 ft) |
| LWL | 13.45 m (44.1 ft) | 12.30 m (40.4 ft) |
| Beam | 4.58 m (15.0 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.05 m (6.7 ft) | 1.89 m (6.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) | 5,200 kg (11,464 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 104.0 m² (1,119 ft²) | 96.0 m² (1,033 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 300 L (79.3 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 500 L (132.1 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS and 2007 Moody 46 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the 2007 Moody 46 is a 2000s offering from Moody from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS was penned by Philippe Briand. The 2007 Moody 46 was designed by Bill Dixon.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS measures 15.38m (50.5ft) overall with a beam of 4.58m, compared to the 2007 Moody 46 at 13.95m (45.8ft) with a 4.49m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS is 1.43m longer than the 2007 Moody 46.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 17.77 and 104.0 m² of sail area. The 2007 Moody 46, with an SA/D of 16.40 and 96.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 14.9) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The 2007 Moody 46 has a comfort ratio of 18.4 and a capsize screening value of 0.74. The ballast ratios are 29.0% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS and 35.9% for the 2007 Moody 46, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS provides 8 berths in 3 cabins with 500L of water capacity and 250L of fuel. The 2007 Moody 46 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 500L water and 300L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2007 Moody 46 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 50 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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