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 | 2011–2015 |
| Overview | Oiled teak, the familiar Hallberg-Rassy HR 36 name, a newer plotter - and you already want to believe the boat is ready for July. | Before stepping aboard a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 379, look under the stern: the number of rudder blades tells you more about the boat than any brochure. One deep rudder marks the performance cruiser near 1.95 m draft. |
| Typical issues | Q: Is the HR 36 name in the ad headline enough? A: No. Look at how the stern is built in the photos and whether a hull number is listed; do not trust a length figure alone. Length in the headline is marketing shorthand, not a series proof. Q: Does osmosis risk remain? A: Osmosis is moisture that lifts blisters under the outer plastic skin. | Q: Why is a listing that says "2012–..." or leaves the end year open not enough for a Sun Odyssey 379? A: The yard window for this form is 2011–2015. Cards often start in 2012 or leave the end blank; from 2016 the same platform is sold as Sun Odyssey 389. |