2008 Nautor Swan 45 vs Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 2008 Nautor Swan 45 | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Nautor Swan | Jeanneau |
| Year | 2008–2013 | 2019 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | Finland | France |
| Designer | German Frers | Philippe Briand |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 13.84 m (45.4 ft) | 14.42 m (47.3 ft) |
| LWL | 12.19 m (40.0 ft) | 13.10 m (43.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.10 m (13.5 ft) | 4.49 m (14.7 ft) |
| Draft | 2.50 m (8.2 ft) | 2.35 m (7.7 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 10,433 kg (23,001 lbs) | 12,000 kg (26,455 lbs) |
| Ballast | 4,309 kg (9,500 lbs) | 3,800 kg (8,378 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 95.0 m² (1,023 ft²) | 98.0 m² (1,055 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 55 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 180 L (47.6 gal) | 250 L (66.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 350 L (92.5 gal) | 460 L (121.5 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 10 |
| Cabins | 3 | 4 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 is a 2000s design by Nautor Swan from Finland, while the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 is a modern offering from Jeanneau from France. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 was penned by German Frers. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 was designed by Philippe Briand.
In terms of size, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 measures 13.84m (45.4ft) overall with a beam of 4.10m, compared to the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 at 14.42m (47.3ft) with a 4.49m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 is 0.58m longer than the 2008 Nautor Swan 45. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 displaces approximately 15% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has generous sail power for spirited sailing with an SA/D ratio of 20.21 and 95.0 m² of sail area. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490, with an SA/D of 18.99 and 98.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The 2008 Nautor Swan 45 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 15.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.75). The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 has a comfort ratio of 13.7 and a capsize screening value of 0.79. The ballast ratios are 41.3% for the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 and 31.7% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 2008 Nautor Swan 45 provides 6 berths in 3 cabins with 350L of water capacity and 180L of fuel. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 490 offers 10 berths in 4 cabins with 460L water and 250L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 2008 Nautor Swan 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 2008 Nautor Swan 45 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 490 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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