Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS vs Bavaria Vision 46 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS | Bavaria Vision 46 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Bavaria |
| Year | 2005–2010 | 2015–2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | Farr Yacht Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 15.38 m (50.5 ft) | 14.27 m (46.8 ft) |
| LWL | 13.45 m (44.1 ft) | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.58 m (15.0 ft) | 4.38 m (14.4 ft) |
| Draft | 2.05 m (6.7 ft) | 2.15 m (7.1 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 14,500 kg (31,967 lbs) | 12,000 kg (26,455 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) | 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 104.0 m² (1,119 ft²) | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 75 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 250 L (66.0 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 500 L (132.1 gal) | 450 L (118.9 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 8 | 8 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS and Bavaria Vision 46 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the Bavaria Vision 46 is a modern offering from Bavaria from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS was penned by Philippe Briand. The Bavaria Vision 46 was designed by Farr Yacht Design.
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 Bavaria Vision 46 at 14.27m (46.8ft) with a 4.38m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS is 1.11m longer than the Bavaria Vision 46. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS displaces approximately 21% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
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 Bavaria Vision 46, with an SA/D of 18.41 and 95.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Bavaria Vision 46 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 Bavaria Vision 46 has a comfort ratio of 15.2 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 29.0% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS and 31.7% for the Bavaria Vision 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 Bavaria Vision 46 offers 8 berths in 3 cabins with 450L water and 250L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Bavaria Vision 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 Bavaria Vision 46 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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