43' Jeanneau 43 SO Cruiser-Racer

General

Elegance and classicism define the values of Sun Odyssey.

Qualities signed by the architect Daniel Andrieu and the Jeanneau Design Office who have focused on the well-being on board while retaining the Sun Odyssey performance spirit. This great comfort fully benefits the expectations of the owners of beautiful units. Brilliant to sail on 43 feet of fast, comfortable hull.  

Designed by Daniel Andrieu, the boat is nicely proportioned. The lines are modern with short overhangs and a generous beam of 13 feet, 8 inches. The low-slung coachroof extends quite far forward but still tapers gracefully into the foredeck.

The masthead sloop has a working sail area totaling just less than 1,000 square feet. The 43 is easily driven in light air, the boat is not a lightweight, displacing 20,503 pounds. A draft of 6 feet, 6 inches helps the boat track when sailing upwind. .

 The Sun Odyssey 43 hull is hand-laid Jeanneau is still building boats with integrity.fiberglass with Kevlar rovings in the bow sections for added impact resistance. Vinylester resin is used in the first two laminates for osmosis protection. Jeanneau does not use molded hull liners in any of its boats larger than 34 feet. Instead, floors and longitudinal stringers are made from laminated plywood and bonded to the hull, creating a strong structural grid. Bulkheads are securely tabbed to the hull as is much of the interior furniture.

The deck is balsa cored, a time consuming process as small blocks of end-grain balsa are hand placed on the underside of the deck. Hardwoods are substituted in high-load areas. A giant computer-controlled laser cutter efficiently trims all the interior wood to size. Once most of the interior components have been fitted, the hull and deck are married on an inward turning flange and bonded both with adhesives and through-bolts.

A Jeanneau trademark has always been intricate and well-executed fiberglass sculpting. The Sun Odyssey is no exception, from the diamond pattern molded nonskid to the subtle curves in the deck, the fiberglass work is excellent. The externally fastened epoxy-coated iron keel is attached late in the construction process.

On deck

To say the cockpit is spacious is an understatement: It's huge. Twin helm stations open the way to the swim step astern, and a lift-out section facilitates access. 

Twin wheels. Low-side helmsman, will discover that you are actually able to see the sails from the lee wheel despite the typical cruising-boat blinders, including a full bimini and dodger.

A large table with folding leaves and handrails is mounted on the cockpit centerline and provides a good foothold for support when heeled. There are no coaming lockers, so winch handles and other small items are stashed in the table. The cockpit seats are ergonomically shaped to provide back support. There are a couple of lazarettes, and the port sail locker is almost too large and could stand a false floor. The visibility from either helm is excellent even while seated. The engine instruments and controls are at the starboard wheel, and there are molded consoles for instruments at both wheel stations.

A midboom sheeting arrangement places the mainsheet traveler forward of the companionway. All sail controls are led aft to Spinlock rope clutches and Harken 44s at the aft end of the deckhouse. The genoa tracks and pod chainplates are placed well inboard for tight sheeting angles. The mast is deck-stepped and has swept-back double spreaders. Full-batten main with jiffy reefing

A solid, polished aluminum toerail gives the boat a finished look. The rail has cutouts for chocks, including an amidships spring. Overall the deck hardware is beefy. There is a double bow roller forward for dual anchors and an external chain locker.

Down below

The first thing that strikes you when drop below in the 43 is the warm, rich teak finish. From the bulkheads, to the cabinetry, to the counter top moldings, to the saloon table and clever navigation station, the joinerwork is consistently good. Although the cutting and trimming may be done by laser, it has the same effect as an Old World craftsman.

The two-cabin arrangement features a spacious V-berth forward, complete with a seat and desk and en suite head. A large teak table is surrounded by a U-shaped dinette to starboard with cabinets above. The lockers have positive latches that will stay shut when things get bouncy. Opposite the dinette is a short, comfortable settee that shares the navigation desk on one end-a good use of space. The nav station is actually rather small, reflecting the new ethos wrought by modern electronics. The Sun Odyssey 43 is designed to be controlled from the cockpit, where all manner of electronics can be mounted and consulted. The interior is for living in style and comfort, but not necessarily for navigating.

Plans include a head aft of the nav station to port, complete with a separate shower stall, which is also well positioned to double as a wet locker. The L-shaped galley includes forward-facing double sinks, 12-volt refrigeration and a three-burner propane stove with oven. Both the sinks and cooker have cover boards, adding to the counter space. The teak fiddles are substantial and a clever acrylic splashguard separates the galley from the saloon. There is a hatch overhead, one of several, and the ventilation is good throughout the boat. The two-cabin model has a large double cabin aft to port complete with hanging locker and bookshelf. To Starboard behind the galley is a large pantry style storage space.

The engine is accessed from behind the companionway and through the aft cabins. The standard engine is an 76-horsepower Yanmar with 53 gallons of fuel and a feathering prop. Water capacity in two tanks is 106 gallons.

Features

ELECTRONICS

·     Depthsounder

·     Wind Speed and Direction

·     Navigation Center

·     Plotter

·     Autopilot

·     Compass

·     GPS

·     VHF

·     Radio

·     Cockpit Speaker

SAILS

·     Fully Battened Mainsail

·     Furling Genoa

·     Spinnaker

·     Gennaker/Cruising Spinnaker

·     Asymmetric Spinnaker

RIGGING

·     Steering Wheel

·     Electric Winch

INSIDE EQUIPMENT

·     Oven

·     Microwave Oven

·     Electric Head

·     Refrigerator

·     Battery Charger

·     Electric Bilge Pump

·     Manual Bilge Pump

·     Heating

·     Hot Water

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

·     Shore Power Inlet

·     Inverter

Outside Equipment / Extras

·     Teak Cockpit

·     Cockpit Cushions

·     Swimming Ladder

·     Cockpit Shower

·     Cockpit Table

Covers

·     Genoa Cover

·     Spray Hood

·     Lazy Bag

·     Lazyjacks

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.