Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS
Description
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS (Deck Saloon) is a 42‑foot (12.80 m) raised saloon cruiser designed by Marc Lombard and built by Jeanneau (France) from 2007 to 2012, with approximately 200 boats produced. Featuring a distinctive raised saloon for 360° visibility, twin helms, wide beam, and spacious interior (2–3 cabins, 6–8 berths), it offers galley, head(s), 87-gal water, and 63-gal fuel. Fin keel with spade or twin rudders, balsa‑cored fiberglass suits coastal/offshore cruising with excellent light air performance.
Construction Details
| Designer | Marc Lombard |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeanneau (France) |
| Length | 42.420 ft |
| LOA | 42.420 ft |
| LWL | 38.060 ft |
| Beam | 13.550 ft |
| Displacement | 19676 lb |
| Ballast | 5628 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.990 ft |
| Year Built | 2007 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 51.71 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.94 ft |
| p | 48.82 ft |
| e | 14.60 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.71 ft | 15.94 ft | 48.82 ft | 14.60 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 48.82 ft - (14880 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 14.6 ft - (4450 mm) |
| Leech | * 50.2 ft - (15301 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 50.47 ft - (15383 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 366.76 ft² |
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 43.29 ft - (13195 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.98 ft - (6395 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.82 ft - (11528 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.99 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.33 ft - (5587 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 396.73 ft² |
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS - GENOA
| Luff | 50.5 ft - (15392 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 24.167 ft - (7366 mm) |
| Leech | 47 ft - (14326 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.28 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.36 ft - (6815 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.14 ° |
| Area | * 564.67 ft² |
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | 53 ft - (16154 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | 27.5 ft - (8382 mm) |
| Leech | 49 ft - (14935 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1093 ft² |
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