Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i vs Catalina 250 — Comparison
Catalina 250
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i | Catalina 250 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Catalina |
| Year | 2008–2013 | 1994–2004 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Gerry Douglas |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.96 m (32.7 ft) | 7.62 m (25.0 ft) |
| LWL | 9.05 m (29.7 ft) | 6.78 m (22.2 ft) |
| Beam | 3.34 m (11.0 ft) | 2.59 m (8.5 ft) |
| Draft | 1.75 m (5.7 ft) | 1.37 m (4.5 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 1,588 kg (3,501 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs) | 612 kg (1,349 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 48.0 m² (517 ft²) | 24.5 m² (264 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 18 HP | 10 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 30 L (7.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 170 L (44.9 gal) | 42 L (11.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 4 |
| Cabins | 2 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i and Catalina 250 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the Catalina 250 is a 1990s offering from Catalina from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i was penned by Marc Lombard. The Catalina 250 was designed by Gerry Douglas.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i measures 9.96m (32.7ft) overall with a beam of 3.34m, compared to the Catalina 250 at 7.62m (25.0ft) with a 2.59m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i is 2.34m longer than the Catalina 250. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i displaces approximately 221% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 16.46 and 48.0 m² of sail area. The Catalina 250, with an SA/D of 18.30 and 24.5 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Catalina 250 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.1) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.78). The Catalina 250 has a comfort ratio of 13.9 and a capsize screening value of 0.89. The ballast ratios are 29.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i and 38.5% for the Catalina 250, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i provides 6 berths in 2 cabins with 170L of water capacity and 100L of fuel. The Catalina 250 offers 4 berths in 1 cabin with 42L water and 30L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33i 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 Catalina 250 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 33i 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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