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 42-foot deck saloon monohull designed by Marc Lombard and built by Jeanneau from 2007 to the present. It features a fractional sloop rig, a fin keel with a bulb, and a spade rudder. The DS designation indicates a raised cabin trunk, large bonded windows, and a bright interior.2:57 The boat measures 12.9 meters LOA, has a 4.1-meter beam, a 2.1-meter draft, and displaces 8924 kg.5:30 Bob Perry described it as a handsome, well-balanced family cruiser with polished details.4:06 It performs best on a reach, with its shallow keel and in-mast furling limiting upwind pointing.6:45 The design suits coastal cruising, island hopping, and liveaboard use rather than heavy offshore passages.7:16 Aboard *Lady K Sailing*, the 42 Ds is considered a practical threshold for full-time liveaboard life, balancing interior volume with manageable maintenance costs, offering sufficient beam and cabin space for separate living zones.2:46 Used examples are priced around $100,000 to $175,000, but require scrutiny of standing rigging, sails, engine history, electrical upgrades, and bonded windows, which are known to degrade and leak.8:21
