Sun Odyssey 35 vs HR 36
French volume cruiser versus Swedish centre-cockpit pedigree: Sun Odyssey 35's layout value against Hallberg-Rassy HR 36's Baltic resale pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
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Comparison table
| Category | Sun Odyssey 35 | HR 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.67 m | 10.87 m |
| Beam | 3.4 m | 3.55 m |
| L/B | 3.14 | 3.06 |
| LWL | unknown | 9.35 m |
| Draft | unknown | 1.7 m |
| Displacement | unknown | 7,500 kg (light) |
| Ballast | unknown | 3,400 kg |
| Wetted surface | unknown | 31.3 m², calculated |
| Hulls built | unknown | 602 |
| Designer | unknown | Germán Frers |
| Production years | 1991-1997 | 1989-2003 |
| Overview | The Sun Odyssey 35 is one of Northern Europe's most recognisable 1990s production cruisers. Designed by Philippe Briand for Jeanneau and built from 1991 to 1997 — a wide-beam family cruiser that still drives Boot24 and Scanboat comparables. | Oiled teak, the familiar Hallberg-Rassy HR 36 name, a newer plotter - and you already want to believe the boat is ready for July. |
| Typical issues | Q: What saildrive seal service issues appear on Sun Odyssey 35? A: Yanmar saildrive diaphragms need interval documentation; neglected seals cause bilge water — budget 8,000–20,000 kr for haul-out seal service. Q: What chainplate leak issues appear on Sun Odyssey 35? A: Chainplate zones on 1990s Jeanneau decks should be moisture-mapped before purchase; rebedding runs 6,000–18,000 kr per cluster. | 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. |