Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 Sailboats for Sale

Daniel Andrieu·1992 – 1995·Jeanneau
Approximate drawing

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Hull Type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
41.99' · 12.8 m
Disp.
19,511 lbs · 8,850 kg
First year
1992

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1, introduced in the early 1990s, represents a pivotal era in the French shipyard’s history, marking a refined transition from the rugged offshore designs of the 1980s to the more ergonomically focused cruisers that define the modern Sun Odyssey line. Designed by Guy Ribadeau Dumas—renowned for his work on highperformance racing hulls and elegant cruisers—the 42.1 was an evolution of the original Sun Odyssey 42. It maintained the robust construction standards of the time while introducing a more streamlined deck profile and a cockpit layout optimized for shorthanded sailing. During this period, Jeanneau was competing fiercely in the European charter and private ownership markets, positioning the 42.1 as a versatile platform capable of crossocean passages or Mediterranean island hopping.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$82,173
Asking price · 12 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
12 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+2.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
Greece (25.0%) · Italy (25.0%) · United States (25.0%)

Recent Listings

10 for sale · showing 10 newest

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 Buyer's Guide

Where they're listed

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 listings appear across 6 countries. Greece has the most listings with 3 (25.0%), followed by Italy and United States.

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

Country view

12 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$82,5663125.0%
Italy$81,7803225.0%
United States$85,0003025.0%
Australia$73,211108.3%
Spain$80,889108.3%
Guadeloupe$54,672118.3%

Comparable models

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ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
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Elan 43142.58'$ 61,352228
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.241.99'$ 75,905224
Moody 4241.79'$ 64,651143
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1You are here—$ 82,173124
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4241.01'$ 87,029104
Bavaria 42 Ocean43.96'$ 113,309101
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 CC42.16'$ 85,634104

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 over the past 12 months is $82,173. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 sailboats are for sale?+
4 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 12 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 is up 2.0% over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (25.0%), Italy (25.0%), United States (25.0%).
05Do Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 4.0% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1?+
Comparable models include Beneteau 411, Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 411, Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 42. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.