Wauquiez 37 vs Sun Odyssey 379
French quality versus French volume at similar LOA: Wauquiez 37's build finish and offshore intent against Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 379's social layout and wider used-market pool. Side-by-side specs from published model data.
French quality vs volume — advisory helps when emotional brand preference meets different maintenance realities. Buyer advisory
Comparison table
| Category | Wauquiez 37 | Sun Odyssey 379 |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 11.25 m | 11.34 m |
| Beam | 3.18 m | 3.76 m |
| Production years | 1971–1977 | 2011–2015 |
| Overview | When you first climb into the aft cabin of a Wauquiez Chance 37, you try to roll over and hit a low ceiling. That is not "bad joinery" - it is the cockpit sole and the pinched IOR stern Britton Chance Jr. traded for One Ton rating and upwind pace. | 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: Why is a listing that says "2012–..." or a bare Centurion badge not enough for a Chance 37? A: The yard window for this form is 1971–1977, about 95 Chance hulls. Later Centurion 37 / 37S boats are another platform; cards often leave the end blank or drag 2012. | 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. |