Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 24.2 Buyer's Guide
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 24.2 is a Fauroux-designed small cruiser that Jeanneau built in France from 1998 until it went out of production. On the used market it appears as a compact, trailerable coastal weekender with a real aft cabin and a centerboard option that widens where it can cruise.
Layouts on the Used Market
Two distinct underwater configurations dominate the brokerage stock. The fixed fin-keel version draws 3.61 feet and suits deeper berths and steady tracking under sail fixed fin keel with a weighted bulb. The stub-keel-and-centerboard version draws 4.59 feet board down but only 2.13 feet retracted, letting a buyer launch at a ramp and anchor in sheltered shallows. Both share the same interior: bow V-berth, two main-cabin settees, port-side aft double, U-galley with two-burner stove and sink forward of the companionway, and a starboard head just aft of the ladder. Teak trim and a light-admitting forward hatch are standard below. The outboard-motor configuration is normal for docking, with an inboard engine as a rare factory option.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Well-equipped examples commonly carry a cabin heater, chartplotter, autopilot, and a short-handed sail-handling setup that suits single or couple sailing. Often-seen additions include solar panels for anchor-life power, a spinnaker for light-air performance, and a stern swim platform for boarding. None of these are universal, but a boat lacking the commonly fitted items is likely a bare original spec. A fractional sloop rig with about 265 square feet of sail keeps handling manageable for a small crew.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are most often found in the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, and the Netherlands.
- Confirm keel type and measure centerboard retraction
- Test the tiller and spade rudder for free play
- Verify heater and autopilot function if fitted
- Inspect the U-galley for stove and sink condition
- Commission a standard marine survey before purchase
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 24.2. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 6 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 2 | $16,302 | — |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $18,571 | +13.9% |
| Mar 26 | 3 | $22,202 | +19.6% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $17,658 | -20.5% |
| May 26 | 2 | $23,552 | +33.4% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $22,708 | -3.6% |
Where they're listed
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 24.2 listings appear across 5 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 5 (41.7%), followed by Switzerland and Germany.
Country view
12 listings · 5 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $17,658 | 5 | 0 | 41.7% |
| Switzerland | $25,303 | 2 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Germany | $22,993 | 2 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Netherlands | $20,059 | 2 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Spain | $18,571 | 1 | 0 | 8.3% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
5 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 29.2 | 28.87' | $ 36,620 | 44 | 14 |
| Jeanneau Tonic 23 | 23.94' | $ 11,529 | 17 | 6 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 24.2You are here | — | $ 17,660 | 12 | 1 |
| Dufour 24 | 24.1' | $ 9,083 | 12 | 2 |
| Gib'Sea 242 | 23.13' | $ 6,981 | 9 | 4 |