Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i is a fractional sloop designed by Marc Lombard and built by Jeanneau from 2005 to 2010, featuring a fin with bulb and spade rudder hull. It has an LOA of 11.9 meters, a beam of 3.9 meters, a draft of 2.0 meters, and a displacement of 7330 kg. The model was produced in GTE, PTE, and Performance variants, with varying drafts and ballast configurations. Aboard *Stella Overboard*, Camille Milligan and Jesse purchased a 2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i in Malaysia as their first sailboat, moving aboard to begin a cruising journey.0:06 Their boat, named *Stella*, features a cockpit with dual helms and under-seat storage, a folding table, a gimbaled stove, a large refrigerator, and a sliding navigation station.0:45 The main berth has dual closets, and the head includes a pump toilet and a shower.2:16 The engine room offers full access, and floorboards conceal storage.3:59 Aboard *Sarakawa*, a solo skipper frequently sails a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i through the Greek islands, managing persistent Meltemi conditions that often bring 20–27 knot winds and necessitate up to three reefs in the mainsail and double-reefed genoas.0:12 The boat has reached speeds of 8.5–9 knots at 55 degrees apparent in these conditions.10:37 The skipper prioritizes sailing over motoring in heavy seas to maintain speed and avoid high fuel consumption.13:11 Strategic route planning involves choosing anchorages based on wind forecasts, sometimes requiring longer, more exposed passages to avoid predicted gusts.3:24 The boat has experienced engine impeller damage, anchor drag in poor holding, and autopilot failure due to excessive weather helm, which was resolved by reducing genoa sail area.8:32 The skipper has used Milos's south anchorage as a Meltemi refuge and has noted the need for a Code Zero in light air.30:14