Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42

Meticulously maintained and comprehensively upgraded, "COOEE" is a 1992 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42, ideally suited for serious bluewater cruising. Having recently crossed the Atlantic and sailed from Greece to Panama, she’s fully outfitted for long-distance, off-grid voyaging. With major refits and systems optimized for safety, comfort, and performance, COOEE is an exceptional opportunity for cruisers seeking a ready-to-go yacht.

Boat Details

• Vessel Name: COOEE

• Year Launched: 1992

• Make: Jeanneau

• Model: Sun Odyssey 42

• Designer: Guy Ribadeau Dumas

• Builder: Jeanneau

• LOA: 12.5 m (42’)

• Beam: 4.05 m (13' 1")

• Draft: 1.65 m (5' 5")

• Displacement: 8,150 kg

• Keel: Fixed keel

• Rudder: Spade rudder

• Drive Stations: 1

• Hull Material: GRP Kevlar Composite

• Deck Material: GRP

• Registration: New Zealand

• Antifouled: 03/2024

• Paint/Polish: 2023

Tankage

• Fuel: 190L + 20L in jerry cans

• Water: 460L (170L forward, 110L mid, 180L stern)

• Blackwater: 90L

Engine & Propulsion

• Engine: Yanmar 4JH2E, 50 HP, shaft drive

• Year: 1992

• Hours: ~3630

• Cruising Speed: 6 knots

• Max Speed: 7.5 knots

• Fuel Consumption: ~2.5L/hr

• Thrusters: Bow thruster (Vetus)

• Hot Water Off Engine: Yes

Last Service: Oil and filters changed 04/2025

Electrical Systems

• Batteries: 3x 180Ah House, 1x Starter, Bow Thruster Battery

• Battery Type: Sealed Lead Acid (5+ years)

• Charger: Yes (Victron)

• Inverter: Victron 2kW

• Shore Power: 220V

• Solar: 730W (550W on arch + 2x adjustable 90W panels)

• Wind/Water Generator: Rainman 12V Watermaker – 30L/hr

Electronics & Navigation

• Plotters: Raymarine Axiom 9" (helm, new 2024) + 12" (nav station)

• Radar: Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler

• Autopilot: Raymarine ST4000+

• AIS: Emtrack Class B Transponder (2024)

• Instruments: Raymarine wind, speed, and depth

• VHF Radios: 2x Standard Horizon HX870 handhelds

• Other: Integrated NMEA network with Wi-Fi transmitter

Accommodations

• Cabins: 3

• Berths: 6 (3 Double Berths + Saloon berth)

• Headroom: Master Cabin 2m / Saloon 2.05m

Galley

• Layout: Port side linear galley

• Stove/Oven: Gas

• Refrigeration: 12V with integrated icebox

• Hot Water: Via engine and shore power

• Features:

  • Saltwater foot pump

  • V-berth memory foam mattress

  • Wash basins in both aft cabins

  • espresso machine, rechargeable vacuum

Heads/Bathroom

• Heads: 2x Saltwater Manual

• Showers: 3 (including outdoor stern)

• Holding Tank: 1 under forward berth

• Hot Water: Unknown capacity (shore & engine heated)

Rigging & Sails

• Mast/Boom: Aluminium

• Rigging: Standing (SWR) – under 1 year old (2024)

• Running Rigging: Good condition

• Sails:

  • In-mast furling mainsail

  • Furling 150% Genoa (New Furler 2024)

  • Asymmetrical Spinnaker (New 2024)

  • Storm Jib (Unused)

• Additional:

  • Spinnaker Pole

  • Dyneema removable inner forestay

  • Hydrovane windvane steering

Safety Equipment

• Liferaft: 4-Person (Serviced 2024)

• Lifejackets: 4 (with MOB AIS beacons)

• Harnesses: Yes

• First Aid Kit: Yes

• EPIRB: Yes

• Flares: Yes

• Bosun’s Chair: Yes

• Manual & Electric Bilge Pumps

• Fire Extinguishers

Ground Tackle

• Primary Anchor: 25kg Delta

• Chain: 10mm x 75m

• Secondary Anchor: 25kg Fortress

• Windlass: Lofrans Tigres 1500W (Serviced 2025)

Accessories & Comfort

• Tender: AB with Yamaha 6HP (low hours)

• Davits: Yes

• Cockpit Enclosure: Full with sprayhood

• Swim Ladder & Stern Shower (cold)

• Bimini: Yes

• BBQ: Yes

• Washing Machine: Candy 6kg

• Water Usage Counter, Tools, Spares, Manuals

Recent Refit & Maintenance

• Lived aboard for 2 years – meticulously maintained

• 2024 refit highlights include:

  • New standing rigging

  • Asymmetrical Spinnaker

  • Hydrovane Windvane Steering

  • Watermaker (Rainman 12V)

  • Starlink

  • New electronics (AIS, Wind Anemometer, etc.)

Sailing History

• Sailed from Greece to Panama in 2024

• Currently for sale due to changes in family needs

Special Features

• Fully set up for ocean crossings and off-grid cruising

• Starlink internet and robust solar setup

• Excellent liveaboard comfort features

• Hydrovane and new sails for serious voyaging

Accidents & Disclosures

• No known structural issues, delamination, or damage

• No keel strikes, collisions, or dismasting reported