Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 vs Hunter 280 — Comparison
Hunter 280
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 | Hunter 280 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Jeanneau | Hunter |
| Year | 2019 | 1998–2003 |
| Type | Sloop | Sloop |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Marc Lombard | Glenn Henderson |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 9.80 m (32.2 ft) | 8.53 m (28.0 ft) |
| LWL | 8.75 m (28.7 ft) | 7.47 m (24.5 ft) |
| Beam | 3.19 m (10.5 ft) | 2.82 m (9.3 ft) |
| Draft | 1.60 m (5.2 ft) | 1.52 m (5.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 4,700 kg (10,362 lbs) | 2,585 kg (5,699 lbs) |
| Ballast | 1,300 kg (2,866 lbs) | 998 kg (2,200 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 43.0 m² (463 ft²) | 34.0 m² (366 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 21 HP | 15 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 100 L (26.4 gal) | 45 L (11.9 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 150 L (39.6 gal) | 76 L (20.1 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 6 | 5 |
| Cabins | 1 | 1 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 and Hunter 280 represent two takes on sloop-rigged sailing. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 is a modern design by Jeanneau from France, while the Hunter 280 is a 1990s offering from Hunter from USA. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 was penned by Marc Lombard. The Hunter 280 was designed by Glenn Henderson.
In terms of size, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 measures 9.80m (32.2ft) overall with a beam of 3.19m, compared to the Hunter 280 at 8.53m (28.0ft) with a 2.82m beam. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 is 1.27m longer than the Hunter 280. The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 displaces approximately 82% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.57 and 43.0 m² of sail area. The Hunter 280, with an SA/D of 18.35 and 34.0 m² of canvas, offers good sail power for versatile performance. The Hunter 280 has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 offers a firm, racing-oriented motion (comfort ratio: 18.8) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.76). The Hunter 280 has a comfort ratio of 16.5 and a capsize screening value of 0.82. The ballast ratios are 27.7% for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 and 38.6% for the Hunter 280, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 provides 6 berths in 1 cabin with 150L of water capacity and 100L of fuel. The Hunter 280 offers 5 berths in 1 cabin with 76L water and 45L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 319 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 Hunter 280 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 319 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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