Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Daniel Andrieu·1998 – 2004·Jeanneau
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
40.03' · 12.2 m
Displ.
15,807 lbs · 7,170 kg
First year
1998

Designed by Daniel Andrieu and launched in the late 1990s, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of massproduction cruising yachts. It was one of the first boats in its size class to successfully implement a twinwheel steering configuration, a feature previously reserved for much larger racing vessels. This design choice was not merely aesthetic; it opened up the cockpit for easier stern access and improved visibility when heeled. Built during an era when Jeanneau was emphasizing structural rigidity, the hull features a solid laminate construction with Kevlar reinforcement in the forward sections to handle highimpact loads. The model proved so successful that it served as the foundation for an entire family of 40footers, including the performanceoriented Sun Fast 40, the updated Sun Odyssey 40.3, and the voluminous Sun Odyssey 40 DS, which utilized the same hull but featured a raised "deck saloon" coachroof for 360degree interior visibility.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 89,103
Ask, not sold · 52 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
22
52 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-4.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
15
Greece (17.6%) · Croatia (15.7%) · France (11.8%)

Recent Listings

33 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 listings span 15 countries. Greece leads with 9 listings (17.6%), followed by Croatia and France.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

51 listings · 15 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 77,9539217.6%
Croatia$ 66,7848315.7%
France$ 93,3156011.8%
United Kingdom$ 80,722539.8%
Spain$ 101,223325.9%
Grenada$ 79,000335.9%
Italy$ 162,888325.9%
Netherlands$ 145,436305.9%
United States$ 95,000325.9%
Canada$ 93,996203.9%
Mexico$ 129,000223.9%
Australia$ 49,810102.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sun Sun Odyssey 3737.44'$ 80,1859440
Performance Sun Odyssey 4545.01'$ 171,0328851
Bavaria 4040.9'$ 87,5157143
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4343.34'$ 111,6956434
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40You are here$ 89,1035222
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.340.03'$ 102,3874821
SUN Sun Odyssey 40 DS40'$ 115,7674525
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 3231.5'$ 53,7923114
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32.231.17'$ 46,4302612
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30$ 34,323188
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4241.01'$ 91,91572

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 over the past 12 months is $89,103. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 sailboats are for sale?+
22 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 52 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 has decreased by 4.3% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (17.6%), Croatia (15.7%), France (11.8%).
05Do Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 17% of Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 25.3% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40?+
Comparable models include Sun Sun Odyssey 37, Performance Sun Odyssey 45, Bavaria 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.