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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35.1

• By Tom Neale
• Updated: August 5, 2002

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35.1 is designed for people who crave delightful, responsive sailing and a lot of accommodation space for the dollar. Jeanneau has made a major effort to balance the compromises that necessarily accompany these goals, drawing on years of research in materials and large-scale production. Out of all the vessels entered in Cruising World’s 1996 Boat Of The Year Midsize Cruiser class, the Sun Odyssey was chosen winner in the Best Value category.

Given the length of the boat, the accommodations are roomy and comfortable, with more than a little thought given to making it all work well. As you descend the companionway you can ditch weather gear handily into a wet locker that resides with the shower in the head at the base of the companionway. Hull portlights add to a feeling of overall spaciousness. The back of the dinette settee between saloon and galley is kept low to allow for the exchange of food, beverages and conversation. The rest of the lounge seat backs are higher and more comfortable. This is an aft-cockpit boat, but still it offers an after sleeping area that boasts a huge berth, hanging locker, shelves and drawers. Of course the cockpit lazarette storage area is limited by such an arrangement. The airy stateroom forward has a nice vanity, although the V-berth is cramped at the foot end. These caveats only reflect the inevitable: If you want maximum accommodations in a 35-foot boat that sails exceptionally well the way this one does, you are going to have to make a few compromises.

The galley niche, a secure “L” to starboard, has a two-burner LPG stove with oven and two sinks. The working space allows you to interact with the rest of the crew. It is convenient both to the cockpit and to the lounge area. The top-loading refrigerator box has at least 3.5 inches of insulation on the top, better than many others we saw in our Boat Of The Year inspections. The navigation area, while not large, is surprisingly adequate for a boat of this size. Access to overhead wiring in the living area is facilitated by Velcro-fastened overhead liner sections.

Moving topside, the cockpit has a folding table forward of the aft-mounted wheel along with many other thoughtful user-friendly features aimed at making this boat fun to be aboard. The stern sugar scoop enhances sailing characteristics by elongating the waterline, and it provides a safe swim platform easily accessed from the cockpit — great for lazy-day anchoring and swimming, windsurfing or diving. A freshwater shower in the cockpit tops it off. There are several viable storage areas here, despite the space consumed underneath by the after stateroom. Most sail handling is done conveniently from the cockpit. The propane tank holder hangs within one of the cockpit storage compartments with requisite drainage overboard provided.

On deck, wide, easy-to-negotiate gangways are compromised by low lifelines; other design flaws here include bow cleats located rather far aft from their fairleads and an absence of midship cleats.

The mast is stepped on deck, with loads carried to the keelson by a very hefty chrome-plated stainless-steel compression post below. The rig is stayed with wire secured to heavy-duty mechanical fastenings that tie the system into integral framing members extending down to the full depth of the boat.

The deck hatches are not mounted on raised coamings, but do have reflective shades installed inside. Raised hatch coamings are recommended because they keep standing water at bay; obviously they require from the builder more labor-intensive tooling. Opening portlights on the trunk cabin over the galley and head may experience some residual dripping when deployed after a rain or spray event because the cabin sides are sloped in toward centerline and the portholes lack a lip or outwardly sloped drain ridges to overcome that angle.

As conscientious a production laminator as you’ll find anywhere, Jeanneau uses various types of glass cloth to suit the different stress and wear characteristics of different hull areas. A computer-designed grid of glassed-in structural supports adds strength throughout. A vinylester gel coat below the waterline enhances impermeability and provides osmotic protection on this solid hand-laid hull. The deck is balsa cored, except for high-stress areas in which you’ll find solid glass. The hull-deck joint is thru-bolted every four inches and sealed with a high-grade flexible sealant.

The cast-iron wing keel is epoxy coated and bolted to the hull with galvanized steel bolts. The bolts are then glassed over on top, a strategy believed by the builder to be the most effective defense against leakage or corrosion. The Yanmar 3GM30F diesel is located under the companionway, and offers very reasonable access. It is mounted on long stringers that run fore and aft and provide a combination of strength and vibration dampening. Jeanneau maintains that every structural component is subjected to strength testing in salt- and hot-water environments; this includes accelerated aging tests to assess and assure longevity. Hand-laminated frame members, GRP-embedded wood reinforcement pieces, sophisticated automated woodworking machinery, and diagonal-weave Kevlar cloth reinforcing are among the materials, shop equipment and products used. Jeanneau offers a five-year limited structural warranty and a five-year limited warranty for osmotic blisters.

Standard equipage, in addition to features noted above, include mainsail with reefs, furling genoa and self-tailing winches, manual bilge pump, pedestal steering and electronics console.

One of the more alluring of this vessel’s many fine attributes is its performance under way, as we found out one sparkling autumn morning on Narragansett Bay in a moderate breeze of about 10 to 12 knots. In these conditions she maintained a solid six knots upwind and tacked easily through 85 degrees. The helm was light and responsive, the rudder ideally balanced. The boat accelerated nicely and, once we trimmed her up and put her in the groove, she heeled slightly and flew. When we rolled up the jib and sailed with the main alone, speed, steerage and control remained excellent — an important dividend for those who enjoy impromptu shorthanded harbor cruises or close-in maneuvering under sail.

If you’re thinking about long-term cruising, the Sun Odyssey 35.1 is by no means a “big” boat, but then again at 35 feet she’s not supposed to be. She is an enjoyable boat, however — satisfying to sail, easy to work on and comfortable to be aboard. And as we judges concluded, she’s a deal, too.

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35.1 Specifications:

LOA 34’11” (10.6 m.) LWL 30’6″ (9.3 m.) Beam 12’2″ (3.7 m.) Draft (deep) 6’3″ (1.9 m.) Draft (shoal) 4’7″ (1.4 m.) Ballast 3,300 lbs. (1,497 kgs.) Disp 11,000 lbs. (4,990 kgs.) Sail area 530 sq.ft. (49.2 sq.m.) Mast above water 49’3″ (15.0 m.) Ballast/Disp .30 Disp/Length 173 SA/Disp 17 Fuel tankage 28 gal. (106 ltr.) Water tankage 78 gal. (295 ltr.) Auxiliary Yanmar 3GMF30F 27-hp Cabin headroom 6’3″ (1.9 m.) Designer Jeanneau Design Group Base price $95,900 POE US East Coast

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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350: setting new standards

• Rupert Holmes
• September 13, 2024

Testing a pre-production prototype of Jeanneau’s new 33-footer, Rupert Holmes finds a boat that sets a whole raft of new standards

Three keel options are available on the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350: standard, short and swing. Credit: Gilles Martin-Raget Credit: Gilles Martin-Raget

Product Overview

This all-new design by the Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group has 15cm more beam than the Sun Odyssey 349 it replaces and wider forward sections.

This gives additional interior volume, as well as space for what has become Jeanneau’s trademark walk-around side decks. Form stability is also improved.

Don’t be fooled by the boat’s name – hull length is 9.99m – so it’s less than 33ft. Yet it offers as much space and speed as many older 38-footers.

Light airs performance of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350

For my first day on board, we had light airs, with a maximum true wind speed of only 6.6 knots.

However, we were still able to sail, reaching a boat speed of around 4.5 knots using the Code 0 at true wind angles of around 60-90°.

Bearing away to 140° caused a big drop in apparent wind, with speed falling to 3.2 knots.

The three-dimensional jib sheet lead. Credit: Rupert Holmes

Despite the light airs, the boat still felt responsive, with a positive feel to the helm, while the twin rudders mean the steering is always light, even when pressed.

I tend to rail against the long-running trend to fit smaller boats with wheel steering . It’s complex, expensive, heavy, and usually unnecessary.

However, it’s more understandable with this boat than with many others.

For a start, it feels a lot longer than the hull length suggests, and twin wheels fit with the style of the range’s larger boats in a coherent manner.

On my second day aboard, sailing upwind in 6-9 knots of true breeze we consistently made 60 to 65% of the true wind speed, averaging around 4-5 knots of boat speed with occasional bursts of 5.5 knots in the stronger gusts; this was at a relatively wide true wind angle of 55°, largely as a result of the coachroof-mounted mainsheet bridle, which means it’s not possible to sheet the boom to the centreline in lighter winds.

Bearing away with a true wind of 5-6 knots on the beam, though the apparent still well forward, we made respectable progress for such light airs at around 4.5 knots boat speed.

Instead of a longitudinal track for headsail sheet cars, this boat has a three-dimensional sheeting arrangement that gives precise control over the position of the clew of the sail.

Broad reaching with the Code 0 in less than 5 knots of true wind, yet still making 3-3.5 knots of boat speed. Credit: Rupert Holmes

It’s perfect for controlling twist, and moving the sheeting position outboard when close reaching.

In addition to facilitating more efficient sail trim, the arrangement also needs less reinforcement in the deck moulding than a conventional genoa car track, thus saving weight.

The designers and Jeanneau worked hard to keep the weight down compared to other similar-sized cruising yachts.

The benefits of this undoubtedly show in the yacht’s light airs performance.

This doesn’t appear to have been achieved through compromising on stability by shaving weight off the bulb of the keel , so owners can also expect their boats to take more challenging conditions in their stride.

Eric Levett of Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group also tells me they “put a lot of work into defining the position of the chine,” balancing a desire to reduce wetted surface area in light airs, without compromising the increase in stability gained once the chine is immersed when the boat is heeled.

Stable performance of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350

The rig is further aft in the boat compared to the 349, which gives a larger headsail, as well as bigger Code 0 and asymmetric spinnakers to promote speed in light airs, while the optional square top mainsail retains sail area despite a shorter boom.

When the wind increased to 10 knots true, we were sailing at a spirited 7 knots with the Code 0, yet still only a very modest heel angle and the helm still finger light, underscoring just how much stability this boat has.

The test boat, which has an optional wooden deck (made of iroko as it is a more sustainable option than teak) had effective wooden foot chocks at the helm stations for use when the boat is heeled.

By the time we needed to return to port the true wind was down to less than 5 knots.

Naturally, you can’t sail dead downwind at useful speeds in such light airs, as the apparent wind quickly trends towards zero.

A large headsail, Code 0 and asymmetric spinnakers are possible on the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350. Credit: Gilles Martin-Raget

However, by gybing through angles of around 80° between broad reaches using the Code 0 (there was no asymmetric spinnaker on board), we progressed at 3-3.5 knots in a very relaxed fashion.

While a deft race crew can gybe a Code 0 easily, especially in light conditions, those more cautious can easily furl it first to take the risk out of the manoeuvre.

My test boat was fitted with the optional performance pack, including a square top mainsail and jib in Dimension Polyant’s DCX cruise laminate.

It has the standard 2.0m draught keel, though a 1.5m shoal draught version is available as an option, as is a hydraulic lifting keel.

This has a minimum draught of 1.3m when raised and 2.3m when fully lowered, which should be very efficient when sailing upwind.

The downside is a considerable additional cost. Increasing the aft sweep of the spreaders to 30° eliminates the need for a standing backstay.

Neat rope bags on the coachroof of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350. Credit: Rupert Holmes

This allows a square top mainsail to be fitted, thus increasing sail area, without the need for running backstays.

It also, in effect, frees up space at the back of the cockpit.

An optional removable staysail is expected to be specified by around 40% of private owners, especially in France where the benefits are widely understood.

It markedly improves efficiency when sailing to windward in a stiff breeze compared to a deeply reefed roller headsail , thereby reducing the amount of time spent in uncomfortable conditions.

There’s also a second important benefit when the staysail is used while reaching with an asymmetric spinnaker or Code 0 sail, as it helps to improve the boat’s balance.

This makes it less likely to round up in big gusts and easier to steer, both by a human driver and the pilot. Impressively, the walk-around side decks that have been a key feature of the range since first appearing on the Sun Odyssey 440 back in 2017 are the same size as those of the Sun Odyssey 380 .

They consist of a gentle ramp going forward from the helm station on each side of the boat, leading up to the foredeck.

Side deck ramp gives access to the foredeck. Credit: Rupert Holmes

This gives easy access forward, the only drawback being you first have to walk behind the helm to get to the side decks.

The arrangement also effectively creates a safe area with very deep bulwarks for working the primary winches.

Cockpit benches are just under 6ft long and have very comfortable angles for the backrests and the aft end of the coachroof is comfortable to lean against.

Our test boat was also fitted with a substantial wooden cockpit table. One downside, however, is there’s only provision to mount instruments or an MFD/chart plotter at the helm stations.

That’s a problem when using an autopilot and can be inconvenient when the skipper or navigator is not on the helm, though this could be mitigated with a tablet and waterproof mount on the aft coachroof bulkhead or cockpit table.

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350

Three-cabin boats have a useful small cockpit locker above the aft cabins.

The lid is held open with gas struts and they’re an ideal size for mooring lines, shore power cable and other relatively small items.

Two- cabin boats also have a very large locker to port, with access both from the cockpit and internally via the separate shower compartment aft of the heads.

There are also two lazarette lockers, including one for a liferaft that’s easy to launch when the transom bathing platform is lowered.

This significantly increases cockpit space when at anchor or moored stern to.

When raised it also effectively creates additional protection at the aft end of the cockpit.

The integrated bowsprit is longer than that of the 349, and incorporates a bow roller and anchor stowage, while the deep chain locker at the front of the foredeck is fitted with an electric windlass.

High standards

The interior of the Sun Odyssey 349 was already spacious, but the new boat benefits from the extra hull volume created by the increased beam that’s carried further forward, creating a wider saloon and forecabin.

There’s also a few centimetres more headroom, while both natural and artificial lighting have been improved.

Beyond this, however, few big changes have been made.

Nevertheless, the three-cabin version has a reasonable amount of standing/changing space in each cabin – an unusual achievement in a boat with a hull length under 10m.

My test boat was a two-cabin version, which gains a big cockpit locker mentioned earlier, while the heads compartment is larger, with a dedicated shower stall.

Three-cabin boats have a smaller aft heads without a separate shower area.

The increased beam means the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350 has a wider saloon and forecabin. Credit: Antoine Guilliou

On both layouts the large forward cabin has double doors in the bulkhead to the saloon, creating a semi-open plan layout.

With these closed, there’s still good standing space aft of the berth and full-height stowage on each side.

Two new hull windows improve the natural light here and give views of the outside world in picturesque harbours and anchorages.

The galley is efficiently arranged with a large fridge, several lockers outboard and a cabinet with shelves and cutlery drawer, although there’s only a single sink and fixed worktop space is limited.

The area under the sink, all too often wasted space, is well laid out with a pair of bins and pullout baskets for cleaning materials and so on.

The standard of finish and materials have been improved too, including Corian galley countertops.

My test boat has an upgraded interior package that includes fabric finishes for the bulkheads, the idea being they can create a bright yet warm interior without the clinical feeling that can be associated with extensive areas of white paint or mouldings.

Overall it works well, though I’d likely choose the standard timber bulkhead, especially for a boat based in UK waters.

Light and airy

On three-cabin boats, the aft cabins are of equal size and are surprisingly spacious, given the ramp that gives almost level access to the side decks hardly appears to impinge on volume.

As a by-product, this allows for an additional third opening port, improving natural light and ventilation.

Two-cabin boats gain from a slightly wider berth that occupies almost all the width of the cockpit well.

As standard, the boat has a small aft-facing chart table at the back of the port settee that’s the same size as those found on the 380 and 410, though the test boat had a longer settee instead.

Both settees would make good sea berths if fitted with leecloths.

Engine installation with good sound deadening. Credit: Rupert Holmes

Saloon stowage is now more accessible and there are also stowage areas under several sections of the floor.

The engine installation appears neatly executed, is well insulated and provides reasonably easy access for servicing.

The standard engine is upgraded compared to the 349 with a 29hp Yanmar diesel engine with shaft drive and an optional three-bladed folding propeller on our test boat.

Handling under power poses no surprises to anyone accustomed to twin rudder boats.

There is very little prop walk and steerage way is gained quickly in reverse, though of course, you don’t get the benefit of propwash over the rudders when engaging forward thrust.

Production versions of the 350 are built in Poland at the Beneteau Group’s Delphia facility, using the same production line as the existing Beneteau Oceanis 34.1, one of the closest competitors for this model.

Jeanneau is aiming to produce 100 to 150 boats annually, which would roughly match the 1,500 Sun Odyssey 349s sold over 10 years.

Extra toolings is poised to come on line, which would result in an extra boat per week.

Verdict on the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 350

Jeanneau has a long history of producing spacious yachts that often have a little more performance and better-handling characteristics than some competitors.

This boat follows firmly in that spirit and is a good choice for anyone looking for a yacht that’s comfortable, easy to handle and rewarding to sail.

The three-cabin version in particular packs a lot of accommodation into a boat of this size and in many ways vies with many larger designs.

The only downside is the limited on-deck stowage, but that’s not an issue on two-cabin variants.

In both cases, many potential buyers of the larger Sun Odyssey 380 (hull length 35ft 4in) may find the smaller boat meets their needs perfectly.

While Jeanneau bills the 350 as a starter boat, in reality, there are many owners who have no desire for a larger vessel, and it’s also a good choice for experienced boat owners who’d like the benefits of the latest developments in yacht design.

SUN ODYSSEY 35 (JEANNEAU) Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of SUN ODYSSEY 35 (JEANNEAU). Built by Jeanneau (FRA) and designed by Marc Lombard, the boat was first built in 2003. It has a hull type of Lifting Keel and LOA is 10.67. Its sail area/displacement ratio 18.47. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Volvo, runs on Diesel.

SUN ODYSSEY 35 (JEANNEAU) has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about SUN ODYSSEY 35 (JEANNEAU) and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the sun odyssey 35 (jeanneau).

SUN ODYSSEY 35 (JEANNEAU) was designed by Marc Lombard.

Who builds SUN ODYSSEY 35 (JEANNEAU)?

SUN ODYSSEY 35 (JEANNEAU) is built by Jeanneau (FRA).

When was SUN ODYSSEY 35 (JEANNEAU) first built?

SUN ODYSSEY 35 (JEANNEAU) was first built in 2003.

How long is SUN ODYSSEY 35 (JEANNEAU)?

SUN ODYSSEY 35 (JEANNEAU) is 9.73 m in length.

What is mast height on SUN ODYSSEY 35 (JEANNEAU)?

SUN ODYSSEY 35 (JEANNEAU) has a mast height of 12.83 m.

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Sun Odyssey 35

Those who wish to charter a Sun Odyssey 35 are making a very good choice. This sailboat, ideal for travel, offers maximum comfort and stability. With a beam of 3.5 metres from the main beam to the swim platform, she doesn’t roll when mooring or sailing downwind. With headroom of 1.85 metres in the entire boat and 2 metres at the bottom of the companionway, even the tallest people will be able to move around easily and freely. For the great cooks on board, the galley has been designed with seafaring qualities featuring many cupboards, two sinks and fiddles to prevent objects from falling. At sea, the helmsman will feel great; The Sun Odyssey 35 is a swift, powerful sailboat, which performs well on every point of sail. Close-reaching in force 4 conditions, the boat proudly reaches speeds of 7 knots. Chartering a Sun Odyssey 35 is ideal for those who like to have fun whilst sailing.

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• Boat type Sailboat
• Length Overall 10.75 m
• Draft 1.85 m
• Water Capacity 310 L
• Fuel Capacity 130 L
• Power 28 - 29 hp

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