Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39
Description
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 is a classic French family cruiser-racer designed by Jacques Fauroux and produced by Jeanneau from 1990 to 1998. With an LOA of 38.83 feet, it features a masthead sloop rig, fiberglass construction, and a fin keel with skeg-hung rudder for protected steering and balanced performance in coastal or moderate offshore conditions. Known for its generous interior volume relative to its size, modern lines for the era, and versatility for short-handed or family sailing, it sleeps up to 8 in 3-cabin layouts. As a predecessor to the later 39i (2007+), it's praised for seaworthiness and value, though its age warrants surveys for osmosis, rigging, and deck cores. Approximately 300 units were built, and it's a budget-friendly used option for entry-level bluewater aspirants.
Construction Details
| Designer | Jacques Fauroux |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeanneau |
| Length | 38.830 ft |
| LOA | 38.830 ft |
| LWL | 32.380 ft |
| Beam | 12.760 ft |
| Displacement | 14330 lb |
| Ballast | 5401 lb |
| Max Draft | 6.400 ft |
| Year Built | 1990 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 50.19 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 15.09 ft |
| p | 44.61 ft |
| e | 13.77 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.19 ft | 15.09 ft | 44.61 ft | 13.77 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 44.61 ft - (13597 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 13.77 ft - (4197 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.96 ft - (14009 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 46.23 ft - (14091 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 316.66 ft² |
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 41.93 ft - (12780 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 19.79 ft - (6032 mm) |
| Leech | * 36.76 ft - (11204 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.98 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.35 ft - (5288 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 363.72 ft² |
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 - GENOA
| Luff | * 49.79 ft - (15176 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.21 ft - (7379 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.02 ft - (14332 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150.03 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.64 ft - (6901 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.02 ° |
| Area | * 563.6 ft² |
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 - ASYMMETRICAL
| Luff | * 49.79 ft - (15176 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 24.9 ft - (7590 mm) |
| Leech | * 45.81 ft - (13963 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 930 ft² |
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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39 - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 49.79 ft - (15176 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 27.16 ft - (8278 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.16 ft - (8278 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 1149 ft² |
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