Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 29.2 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Sun Odyssey 29.2 means choosing among Jeanneau-built Fauroux designs from the 1997–2008 run, most of them ex-charter or privately owned three-cabin layouts that appear frequently on the European brokerage scene. The boat's 832-unit production and family-cruising purpose make it a common entry into the sub-30-foot Jeanneau world alongside cross-shops like the Hanse 292 and Beneteau Oceanis 281.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin arrangements are the more common find, though two-cabin versions exist, and ex-charter boats are a frequent presence. Either layout carries the protected and spacious cockpit the builder described, with the optional steering wheel sometimes fitted. The solid fiberglass hull and teak interior noted in period reviews are consistent across the class.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On used Sun Odyssey 29.2s, autopilot, chartplotter, and AIS are commonly fitted, forming the navigational baseline a buyer should expect. Often-seen additions include heating, a bimini, swim platform, and life raft, which speak to comfort and safety gear carried by many boats. Less common owner upgrades run to spinnaker, hot water, solar, and radar — worth noting if a specific boat has them, as they add capability but are not standard.
What to Inspect
Because the 29.2 was built with different keel alternatives, confirm which iron keel is fitted: a stub/centreboard drawing as little as 2.3 feet or a fin with bulb near 4.6 feet, since sources differ on the standard draft and the load-dependent figures vary built with different keel alternatives. The teak interior and fiberglass hull are straightforward, but verify the keel joint and the centreboard trunk or bulb attachment for movement. Note the Yanmar engine's calculated 4.5-knot maximum and check the drivetrain accordingly.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Spain, France, Ireland, and Greece. For a buyer, the checklist is simple: confirm the keel type and actual draft, verify the engine, and expect to add a spinnaker or solar as owner upgrades rather than standard kit. The 29.2 rewards the shopper who matches the keel to intended waters.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 29.2. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 13 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25 | 1 | $34,902 | — |
| Sep 25 | 8 | $37,293 | +6.9% |
| Oct 25 | 6 | $33,445 | -10.3% |
| Nov 25 | 2 | $35,848 | +7.2% |
| Dec 25 | 2 | $41,052 | +14.5% |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $46,412 | +13.1% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $41,836 | -9.9% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $37,873 | -9.5% |
| Apr 26 | 6 | $34,604 | -8.6% |
| May 26 | 2 | $40,451 | +16.9% |
| Jun 26 | 8 | $36,644 | -9.4% |
| Jul 26 | 3 | $32,047 | -12.5% |
| Aug 26 | 3 | $35,858 | +11.9% |
Where they're listed
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 29.2 listings appear across 12 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 13 (29.5%), followed by Netherlands and France.
Country view
44 listings · 12 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $36,644 | 13 | 3 | 29.5% |
| Netherlands | $37,873 | 11 | 4 | 25.0% |
| France | $32,047 | 4 | 3 | 9.1% |
| Spain | $52,315 | 3 | 0 | 6.8% |
| Switzerland | $37,186 | 2 | 0 | 4.5% |
| Denmark | $33,441 | 2 | 1 | 4.5% |
| Finland | $37,699 | 2 | 0 | 4.5% |
| Greece | $32,338 | 2 | 2 | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $37,815 | 2 | 1 | 4.5% |
| Austria | $61,646 | 1 | 0 | 2.3% |
| Australia | $47,341 | 1 | 0 | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $37,873 | 1 | 0 | 2.3% |
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 34.2 | 33.75' | $ 56,900 | 46 | 14 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 29.2You are here | — | $ 36,636 | 44 | 14 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36.2 | 36.08' | $ 70,930 | 36 | 9 |
| Jeanneau SUN Sun Odyssey 32 | 31.5' | $ 54,308 | 33 | 6 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 32.2 | 31.17' | $ 46,495 | 30 | 6 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 28.1 | 27.89' | $ 26,219 | 27 | 5 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33 | 33.79' | $ 45,950 | 18 | 4 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 31 | 30.51' | $ 32,045 | 16 | 6 |
| S2 9.2 A | 29.92' | $ 9,600 | 15 | 5 |
| Delphia 29 | 28.2' | $ 39,730 | 7 | 0 |
| S2 9.2 C | 29.92' | $ 10,000 | 7 | 2 |
