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.
Comparison table
| Category | Sun Odyssey 35 | HR 36 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 10.67 m | 10.75 m |
| Beam | 3.4 m | 3.45 m |
| Production years | 1991–1997 | 1982–1997 |
| 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, roughly 300–400 hulls left the yard — a wide-beam family cruiser that still drives Boot24 and Scanboat comparables. W… | The HR 36 is one of Northern Europe's most traded centre-cockpit cruisers. Designed by Germán Frers for Hallberg-Rassy and built from 1982 to 1997, roughly 800+ hulls left the yard — a blue-water benchmark for Scandinavian couples stepping up from smaller HR and Najad hulls. Wit… |
| 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… | 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… |