Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Daniel Andrieu·1992 – 1995·Jeanneau
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
41.99' · 12.8 m
Displ.
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
$ 81,469
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Greece (33.3%) · Italy (33.3%) · Australia (16.7%)

Recent Listings

5 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 listings span 4 countries. Greece leads with 2 listings (33.3%), followed by Italy and Australia.

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

Country breakdown

6 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 86,1032033.3%
Italy$ 81,4692133.3%
Australia$ 75,2281016.7%
Spain$ 80,8891116.7%

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
Performance Sun Odyssey 45.246.42'$ 126,24610839
Sun Sun Odyssey 3737.44'$ 79,9009743
Performance Sun Odyssey 4545.01'$ 171,0438851
Performance Sun Odyssey 42 I42.16'$ 139,0007342
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 34.233.75'$ 55,8573920
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.241.99'$ 80,310299
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32.231.17'$ 46,4312612
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45.146.42'$ 109,981138
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 5150.83'$ 139,627115
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4241.01'$ 91,92172
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1You are here$ 81,46962

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 $81,469. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 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 has decreased by 0.4% over the last 3 months compared to 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 (33.3%), Italy (33.3%), Australia (16.7%).
05What should I look at instead of a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1?+
Comparable models include Performance Sun Odyssey 45.2, Sun Sun Odyssey 37, Performance Sun Odyssey 45. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.