Jeanneau's Sun Odyssey 380 represents the French builder's commitment to balancing performance with comfort in the competitive mid-size cruising market. Launched in 2021, this Marc Lombard-designed sailboat demonstrates modern thinking about coastal and offshore cruising, incorporating dual rudders and a fin keel with bulb for enhanced control and efficiency. The boat's proportions reveal a design optimized for versatility, with a 36.80-foot length overall providing ample interior volume while maintaining manageable sailing characteristics. The fractional sloop rig delivers 682.43 square feet of working sail area, creating a sail-area-to-displacement ratio of 17.86 that suggests spirited performance without sacrificing stability. The comfort ratio of 23.21 indicates a boat that prioritizes motion comfort over pure racing potential. Dual rudders enhance steering responsiveness and provide redundancy for offshore passages, while the fin keel with bulb maximizes righting moment within the 6.56-foot draft constraint. The fiberglass construction follows Jeanneau's proven methods, and the 29-horsepower auxiliary engine provides adequate power for maneuvering and motorsailing. With a theoretical hull speed of 7.94 knots and a capsize screening value of 2, the Sun Odyssey 380 suits coastal cruising and protected offshore passages.
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What is the Sun Odyssey 380 Jeanneau's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Sun Odyssey 380 Jeanneau has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 17.86. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Sun Odyssey 380 Jeanneau's comfort ratio?
The Sun Odyssey 380 Jeanneau has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 23.21. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Sun Odyssey 380 Jeanneau safe for offshore sailing?
The Sun Odyssey 380 Jeanneau has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Sun Odyssey 380 Jeanneau?
The theoretical hull speed of the Sun Odyssey 380 Jeanneau is 7.94 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Sun Odyssey 380 Jeanneau weigh?
The Sun Odyssey 380 Jeanneau has a displacement of 15,203.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 36.80 ft.
Who designed the Sun Odyssey 380 Jeanneau?
The Sun Odyssey 380 Jeanneau was designed by Marc Lombard, first built in 2021.