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 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 51.71 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.95 ft |
| p | 48.82 ft |
| e | 14.60 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.71 ft | 15.95 ft | 48.82 ft | 14.60 ft | - | - | - | - |
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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