Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 I Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Marc Lombard·2005·Jeanneau (FRA)
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
42.16' · 12.85 m
Displ.
18,541 lbs · 8,410 kg
First year
2005

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42i, designed by the renowned naval architect Marc Lombard and launched in 2006, represents a significant evolutionary step for the French builder’s core cruising range. Replacing the successful Sun Odyssey 40.3, the 42i was engineered to balance highvolume accommodations with a hull shape capable of punchy performance. The "i" in the model name signifies the vacuuminjection molding process used for the deck, a technique that at the time allowed Jeanneau to create a lighter, stiffer deck with a finished underside, lowering the vessel's center of gravity compared to traditional handlaid laminates. This model was produced alongside its sibling, the Sun Odyssey 42 DS, which utilized the same Marc Lombard hull but featured a raised "Deck Saloon" coachroof and a entirely different interior arrangement focused on a massive aft owner's suite.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 139,000
Ask, not sold · 73 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
42
73 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+2.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
15
Spain (25.7%) · Greece (11.4%) · Netherlands (11.4%)

Recent Listings

44 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 I listings span 15 countries. Spain leads with 18 listings (25.7%), followed by Greece and Netherlands.

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

Country breakdown

70 listings · 15 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Spain$ 139,748181325.7%
Greece$ 127,8488511.4%
Netherlands$ 196,6298811.4%
United Kingdom$ 134,5827310.0%
Italy$ 142,591638.6%
United States$ 160,000557.1%
France$ 138,164425.7%
Malaysia$ 125,000405.7%
Turkey$ 144,272314.3%
Croatia$ 119,141212.9%
Germany$ 126,820101.4%
Denmark$ 178,647101.4%

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 36 I35.89'$ 89,58810451
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS42.42'$ 155,0009342
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44 I45.11'$ 137,0007942
Performance Sun Odyssey 42 IYou are here$ 139,0007342
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4343.34'$ 111,6956434
Sun Sun Odyssey 39 I38.91'$ 122,1665923
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 33 I32.68'$ 80,7225221
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32 I31.5'$ 57,5925126
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.241.99'$ 80,310299
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44 I Perf.45.11'$ 129,000126
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 30 I29.49'$ 65,097114

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 I cost?+
The median asking price for a used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 I over the past 12 months is $139,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 I sailboats are for sale?+
42 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 I listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 73 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 I prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 I has increased by 2.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 I sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 I listings over the past 12 months are Spain (25.7%), Greece (11.4%), Netherlands (11.4%).
05Do Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 I listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 I listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 8.2% 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 42 I?+
Comparable models include Performance Sun Odyssey 36 I, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44 I. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.