Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42

Description

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 (also called Sun Odyssey 42i) is a 42‑foot (12.57 m) performance cruiser from Jeanneau's "i" line, designed by Marc Lombard and built from 2007 to 2012, with approximately 300 boats produced. Features twin rudders, wide beam for stability, spacious 3‑cabin interior (6–8 berths), large galley, head(s), 87-gal water, and 63-gal fuel. Balsa‑cored fiberglass emphasizes sailing performance with cruising comfort.

Construction Details

Designer Marc Lombard
Builder Jeanneau (France)
Length 41.917 ft
LOA 41.917 ft
LWL 38.417 ft
Beam 13.750 ft
Displacement 19842 lb
Ballast 6173 lb
Max Draft 6.917 ft
Year Built 2007
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The standard boat dimensions

i 51.71 ft
j 15.95 ft
p 48.82 ft
e 14.60 ft
p2 -
e2 -
i2 -
j2 -

Sails

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 - 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 - JIBSAIL

Luff * 43.29 ft - (13195 mm)
Foot * 17.92 ft - (5462 mm)
Leech * 37.96 ft - (11570 mm)
Percentage LP * 98.18 %
Length Perpendicular * 15.66 ft - (4773 mm)
Deck Angle * 11.94 °
Area * 338.97 ft²
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 - GENOA

Luff * 51.41 ft - (15670 mm)
Foot * 22.03 ft - (6715 mm)
Leech * 48.11 ft - (14664 mm)
Percentage LP * 128.9 %
Length Perpendicular * 20.56 ft - (6267 mm)
Deck Angle * 3.91 °
Area * 528.48 ft²
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 - GENOA

Luff 50.5 ft - (15392 mm)
Foot 22.25 ft - (6782 mm)
Leech 47.25 ft - (14402 mm)
Percentage LP * 130.03 %
Length Perpendicular * 20.74 ft - (6322 mm)
Deck Angle * 4.06 °
Area * 523.78 ft²
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 - ASYMMETRICAL

Luff 52 ft - (15850 mm)
Foot 27 ft - (8230 mm)
Leech 49 ft - (14935 mm)
Perc LP * 165 %
Area * 1053 ft²
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