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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42.1

Masthead Sloop · Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder · 1992–1995

A Daniel Andrieu-designed masthead sloop with a 19.32 sail area-to-displacement ratio for balanced cruising performance

Designed by Daniel Andrieu.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her moderate displacement on a moderate beam gives 28 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 28
CoastalBluewater

1.94 — just under the 2.0 offshore line; her beam is modest for her weight.

Capsize screening 1.94
LightHeavy

239 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.

Displacement / length 239
EasygoingPowered-up

19.3 — plenty of sail for her weight; lively and quick to respond.

Sail area / displacement 19.3
TenderStiff

33% of her weight is ballast — on the tender side; she'll heel readily and want a reef sooner.

Ballast 33%

Powered-up and quick to accelerate — this one likes to sail.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
33.2%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
19.3
Displacement / length
239.3
Comfort ratio
27.5
Capsize screening
1.94
Hull speed
7.7 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1546
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1992–1995
Designer
Daniel Andrieu
Builder
Jeanneau

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