What the fleet has seen
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 DS, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 Ds is a 12.9-meter fractional sloop with a fin bulb and spade rudder, designed by Marc Lombard and built by Jeanneau from 2007. Its "DS" designation indicates a deck saloon configuration, featuring a raised cabin trunk, large bonded windows, and a bright interior.2:57 The boat displaces 8924 kg with a 2.1-meter draft. Practical Sailor reviewed the 42DS as a used cruising boat, noting its contemporary feel despite its age and a wide 77-inch owner's aft cabin.4:48 Designer Bob Perry described it as a handsome, well-balanced family cruiser with polished details.4:06 The boat performs best on a reach; its shallow keel and in-mast furling limit upwind pointing, making it suitable for coastal cruising, island hopping, and liveaboard use rather than heavy offshore passages.6:45 Common maintenance concerns on older models include bonded windows, which can degrade and leak, and the keel-to-hull grid structure.9:53 Lady K Sailing considers a 40-foot boat like the 42 DS a practical threshold for full-time liveaboard life, offering sufficient beam and cabin space for separate living zones, essential systems, and adequate storage and ventilation.1:47
