Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Guy Ribadeau Dumas·1990 – 1992·Jeanneau
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
41.01' · 12.5 m
Displ.
17,968 lbs · 8,150 kg
First year
1990

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42, introduced in 1989 and produced until approximately 1992, represents a pivotal moment in the history of the French shipyard. Designed by the renowned naval architect Guy RibadeauDumas, this model served as a bridge between the classic, performanceheavy "Sun" era (exemplified by the Sun Fizz and Sun Legende) and the more comfortoriented modern cruising market. It was built during a period when Jeanneau favored handlaid fiberglass and substantial teak interiors, lending the vessel a sense of permanence and "shipshape" quality that is often missed in later highvolume production models. According to the Jeanneau Official Archive, the Sun Odyssey 42 was designed to balance the requirements of private owners with the growing demands of the Mediterranean charter industry, resulting in a hull that is both seakindly and voluminous for its era.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 91,921
Ask, not sold · 7 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
7 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
Turkey (42.9%) · Panama (28.6%) · Greece (14.3%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 listings span 4 countries. Turkey leads with 3 listings (42.9%), followed by Panama and Greece.

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

Country breakdown

7 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Turkey$ 91,9213242.9%
Panama$ 74,0832028.6%
Greece$ 122,1731014.3%
United States$ 115,0001014.3%

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
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS42.42'$ 155,0009342
Performance Sun Odyssey 4545.01'$ 171,0438851
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4343.34'$ 111,7016434
SUN Sun Odyssey 40 DS40'$ 115,7744525
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 34.233.75'$ 55,8573920
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,7893222
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.241.99'$ 80,310299
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32.231.17'$ 46,4312612
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42You are here$ 91,92172

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 over the past 12 months is $91,921. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 7 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 listings over the past 12 months are Turkey (42.9%), Panama (28.6%), Greece (14.3%).
05Do Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 listings get price reductions?+
About 67% of Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 12.8% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42?+
Comparable models include Performance Sun Odyssey 45.2, Sun Sun Odyssey 37, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.