Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS vs Bavaria 49 — Comparison
Bavaria 49
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS | Bavaria 49 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Bavaria |
| Year | 2008–2015 | 2005–2009 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | Germany |
| Designer | Philippe Briand | J&J Design |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 16.60 m (54.5 ft) | 14.98 m (49.1 ft) |
| LWL | 14.60 m (47.9 ft) | 13.10 m (43.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.80 m (15.7 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.30 m (7.5 ft) | 2.20 m (7.2 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 16,800 kg (37,038 lbs) | 13,000 kg (28,660 lbs) |
| Ballast | 5,100 kg (11,244 lbs) | 4,200 kg (9,259 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 120.0 m² (1,292 ft²) | 102.0 m² (1,098 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 100 HP | 75 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 280 L (74.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 650 L (171.7 gal) | 500 L (132.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 10 | 10 |
| Cabins | 3 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS and Bavaria 49 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS is a 2000s design by Jeanneau from France, while the Bavaria 49 is a 2000s offering from Bavaria from Germany. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS was penned by Philippe Briand. The Bavaria 49 was designed by J&J Design.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS measures 16.60m (54.5ft) overall with a beam of 4.80m, compared to the Bavaria 49 at 14.98m (49.1ft) with a 4.49m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS is 1.62m longer than the Bavaria 49. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS displaces approximately 29% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS has good sail power for versatile performance with an SA/D ratio of 18.58 and 120.0 m² of sail area. The Bavaria 49, with an SA/D of 18.74 and 102.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Bavaria 49 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 13.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The Bavaria 49 has a comfort ratio of 14.5 and a capsize screening value of 0.77. The ballast ratios are 30.4% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS and 32.3% for the Bavaria 49, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS provides 10 berths in 3 cabins with 650L of water capacity and 350L of fuel. The Bavaria 49 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 500L water and 280L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Bavaria 49 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 49 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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