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 · 9 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | 1 | $64,048 | — |
| Sep 25 | 3 | $45,416 | -29.1% |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $49,596 | +9.2% |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $50,609 | +2.0% |
| Mar 26 | 5 | $46,464 | -8.2% |
| Apr 26 | 3 | $40,758 | -12.3% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $46,464 | +14.0% |
| Jul 26 | 2 | $50,365 | +8.4% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $45,998 | -8.7% |
Where they're listed
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33 listings appear across 7 countries. France has the most listings with 10 (55.6%), followed by Italy and Netherlands.
Country view
18 listings · 7 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $45,416 | 10 | 1 | 55.6% |
| Italy | $50,074 | 2 | 0 | 11.1% |
| Netherlands | $45,998 | 2 | 2 | 11.1% |
| Germany | $54,732 | 1 | 1 | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $49,596 | 1 | 0 | 5.6% |
| Martinique | $7,569 | 1 | 0 | 5.6% |
| Portugal | $51,238 | 1 | 0 | 5.6% |
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Sun Odyssey 37 | 37.44' | $ 80,000 | 132 | 42 |
| Sun Sun Odyssey 39 I | 38.91' | $ 122,273 | 69 | 14 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32 I | 31.5' | $ 57,889 | 62 | 15 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 33 I | 32.68' | $ 81,457 | 53 | 9 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 34.2 | 33.75' | $ 56,900 | 46 | 14 |
| Jeanneau SUN Sun Odyssey 32 | 31.5' | $ 54,284 | 33 | 6 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 28.1 | 27.89' | $ 26,201 | 27 | 5 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33You are here | — | $ 45,935 | 18 | 4 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37.1 | 37' | $ 64,543 | 17 | 6 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 31 | 30.51' | $ 32,023 | 16 | 6 |
| Performance Sun Odyssey 30 I Perf. | 29.49' | $ 75,111 | 1 | 0 |