HR 36 vs Sun Odyssey 379
Classic bluewater versus modern French social layout: Hallberg-Rassy HR 36's centre-cockpit security against Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 379's bright saloon. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
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Comparison table
| Category | HR 36 | Sun Odyssey 379 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.87 m | 11.34 m |
| Beam | 3.55 m | 3.76 m |
| Production years | 1989–2003 | 2011– |
| Overview | The HR 36 is one of Northern Europe's most traded centre-cockpit cruisers. Designed by Germán Frers for Hallberg-Rassy and built from 1989 to 2003, roughly 800+ hulls left the yard — a blue-water benchmark for Scandinavian couples stepping up from smaller HR and Najad hulls. Wit… | The Sun Odyssey 379 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable production sailboats. Designed by Philippe Briand / Jeanneau and built from 2011 to present, roughly ~400 hulls left the yard — Jeanneau 38-foot family cruiser staple. With 11.34 m LOA, 3.76 m beam, and about 6,57… |
| Typical issues | Q: Does the HR 36 suffer from osmosis? A: Yes — pre-1990 hulls built with non-osmosis-resistant polyester resin develop subsurface blistering in the boot stripe. Survey moisture readings above 15% (Tramex) on dry hulls warrant full treatment; typical cost at Nordic yards in 2024–2025 was €4,000–9,000 for hulls 10–11 m. Q: How serious are chainplate problems on HR 36? A: Deck core moisture around… | Q: What standing rigging fatigue issues appear on Sun Odyssey 379? A: Unknown rigging age is common on Sun Odyssey 379; budget replacement if invoices are missing. Q: What chainplate leaks issues appear on Sun Odyssey 379? A: Chainplate bedding failures often show as ceiling stains — moisture mapping before purchase. Q: What deck core moisture issues appear on Sun Odyssey 379? A: Stanchion bases… |