Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39
Description
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 is a 39‑foot (11.86 m) family performance cruiser designed by Jacques Fauroux and built by Jeanneau (France) starting in 1990, with approximately 200 boats produced. Known for its spacious interior, good sailing performance, and modern styling, it features a fin keel (standard/shoal), spade rudder (or twin rudders optional), wide beam carried aft, and a practical layout with 2–3 cabins (6–8 berths), large galley, head(s), 63-gal water, and 53-gal fuel. Balsa‑cored fiberglass construction balances speed and comfort for coastal/offshore cruising.
Construction Details
| Designer | Jacques Fauroux |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeanneau (France) |
| Length | 38.830 ft |
| LOA | 38.830 ft |
| LWL | 32.380 ft |
| Beam | 12.760 ft |
| Displacement | 14330 lb |
| Ballast | 5401 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.417 ft |
| Year Built | 1990 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 50.20 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.09 ft |
| p | 44.62 ft |
| e | 13.78 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.20 ft | 15.09 ft | 44.62 ft | 13.78 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 44.62 ft - (13600 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.78 ft - (4200 mm) |
| Leech | * 46.09 ft - (14048 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88.01 ° |
| Diagonal | * 46.24 ft - (14094 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | 307.11 ft² |
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 41.94 ft - (12783 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.79 ft - (6032 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.78 ft - (11211 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.35 ft - (5288 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 363.92 ft² |
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 - GENOA
| Luff | * 49.8 ft - (15179 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.2 ft - (7376 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.04 ft - (14338 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.64 ft - (6901 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 563.59 ft² |
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 49.8 ft - (15179 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 27.16 ft - (8278 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.16 ft - (8278 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 1149.68 ft² |
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