Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33 Buyer's Guide
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33 is a Daniel Andrieu-designed cruiser built by Jeanneau in France from 1992 through 1997, offered on the used market in two- and three-cabin layouts. As a 33-foot fractional-sloop monohull with a fixed fin keel, it draws 6.46 feet and displaces just over 10,000 pounds, making it a manageable coastal cruiser for buyers cross-shopping the Beneteau Oceanis 321, Catalina 320, or Hunter 33.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The two-cabin version sleeps four with a forward V-berth, settees in the saloon, and a starboard aft double, while the three-cabin version sleeps six with twin aft doubles. Galley and nav-station placement differ between versions, but both use the same 77-gallon water and 17-gallon fuel capacities.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Commonly fitted gear on brokerage boats includes a bimini, autopilot, hot water, solar, spinnaker, teak decks, and chartplotter. Power and energy is the dominant theme: solar and inverter setups extend off-grid time, while hot water and cockpit shower improve livability. Navigation is usually covered by a chartplotter and often AIS. Less common but seen as owner upgrades are a furling main, bow thruster, and dinghy davits, which matter for shorthanded docking and tender handling.
What to Inspect
A buyer's survey should focus on standard age-related items for a 1990s fiberglass Jeanneau. Confirm the 17-horsepower diesel runs clean and that the 6.46-foot fin keel and internally mounted spade rudder show no impact or delamination. Verify the two- or three-cabin interior matches the hull number and that tankage — 17 gallons fuel, 77 gallons water — is intact.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in France, Italy, Croatia, Germany, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. For a shopper, the checklist is short: choose layout by crew size, confirm ex-charter wear if three-cabin, verify the diesel and keel-rudder structure, and budget for solar or autopilot if not already fitted.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 11 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | 1 | $61,565 | — |
| Sep 25 | 3 | $43,655 | -29.1% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $48,357 | +10.8% |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $49,729 | +2.8% |
| Mar 26 | 5 | $44,663 | -10.2% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $39,178 | -12.3% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $44,663 | +14.0% |
| Jul 26 | 2 | $48,413 | +8.4% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $44,215 | -8.7% |
| Sep 26 | 2 | $47,013 | +6.3% |
| Oct 26 | 1 | $51,491 | +9.5% |
Where they're listed
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33 listings appear across 6 countries. France has the most listings with 9 (52.9%), followed by Italy and Netherlands.
Country view
17 listings · 6 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $44,663 | 9 | 2 | 52.9% |
| Italy | $43,655 | 3 | 1 | 17.6% |
| Netherlands | $44,215 | 2 | 2 | 11.8% |
| Germany | $52,610 | 1 | 0 | 5.9% |
| Martinique | $7,276 | 1 | 0 | 5.9% |
| Portugal | $49,252 | 1 | 0 | 5.9% |
Comparable models
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11 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Sun Odyssey 37 | 37.44' | $ 77,193 | 119 | 28 |
| Sun Sun Odyssey 39 I | 38.91' | $ 117,468 | 63 | 21 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32 I | 31.5' | $ 55,825 | 61 | 14 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 33 I | 32.68' | $ 79,459 | 47 | 10 |
| Jeanneau SUN Sun Odyssey 32 | 31.5' | $ 52,245 | 31 | 12 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 28.1 | 27.89' | $ 25,172 | 25 | 5 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37.1 | 37' | $ 63,506 | 21 | 8 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33You are here | — | $ 44,638 | 17 | 5 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 31 | 30.51' | $ 32,444 | 16 | 3 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36 | 36.09' | $ 74,676 | 14 | 5 |
| Performance Sun Odyssey 30 I Perf. | 29.49' | $ 72,159 | 1 | 0 |