Sun Odyssey 379 vs Bavaria 36 Cruiser
French production rivals on Baltic shortlists: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 379's social layout against Bavaria 36's layout economics. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
Sun Odyssey 379 vs Bavaria 36 — social layout vs entry value. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Sun Odyssey 379 | Bavaria 36 Cruiser |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 11.34 m | 11.4 m |
| Beam | 3.76 m | 3.6 m |
| L/B | 3.02 | 3.17 |
| LWL | unknown | 9.4 m |
| Draft | unknown | 1.65 m |
| Displacement | unknown | 5,500 kg |
| Ballast | unknown | 1,500 kg |
| Hull material | unknown | grp |
| Keel | unknown | fin |
| Designer | unknown | J&J Design |
| Production years | 2011-2015 | 2002-2004 |
| Overview | 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. | This page is the J&J Bavaria 36 of 2002-2004, not the Farr Cruiser and not a later Cruiser under the same name. You stand on the pier with a tape measure at the stern of a Bavaria 36, and the numbers do not match. |
| Typical issues | 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. | Q: Why is the bare name «Bavaria 36» not enough for a shortlist? A: The used market holds an early 1998-2000 boat (later sold as 37), the J&J 2002-2004 form, and a later Cruiser. Read year and designer on the plate. Q: Where does the ~10.96 m length come from? A: It is often length on deck (LOD). |