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
$ 84,260
Asking price · 9 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
9 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+3.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
5
United States (33.3%) · Greece (22.2%) · Italy (22.2%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 listings appear across 5 countries. United States has the most listings with 3 (33.3%), followed by Greece and Italy.

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

Country view

9 listings · 5 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 87,0003333.3%
Greece$ 84,2602022.2%
Italy$ 79,7912022.2%
Australia$ 72,6751011.1%
Spain$ 80,8891111.1%

Comparable models

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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.241.99'$ 77,997282
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1You are here$ 84,26094
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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 $84,260. 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 9 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 3.3% 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 United States (33.3%), Greece (22.2%), Italy (22.2%).
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 2.1% 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, Oceanic Oceanis 411, Beneteau Oceanis 461. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.