Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS

About the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS

Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.

Built

1994–2006

Builder

Jeanneau (France)

Designer

Daniel Andrieu

Length

42.13 ft

Waterline

37.5 ft

Beam

13.75 ft

Draft

6.56 ft

Displacement

21,054 lb

Ballast

6,515 lb

Hull / keel

fin keel

Rig

sloop

Fuel

53 gal

Water

145 gal

Stern thruster

none

Steering

pedestal cable

Deck-saloon version of the Sun Odyssey 43; shallow draft 5.25 ft. Most were 2.0 m draft. Original Raymarine C-series electronics are common. The 75 hp engine is identified by owners as a Yanmar; sailboatdata lists only 75 hp diesel.

Known problems for this model

• Soggy compression post base / sinking deck hull
  Owners cite a water-damaged mast compression post base leading to leaks and a sunken or cracked deck; a binding forward cabin door is an early sign.
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• Rudder cracks and bearing play steering
  Some owners report rudder failures; check for water in the blade, cracks where the stock enters the blade, and bearing play.
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• Stainless holding tanks and muffler leak plumbing
  Stainless holding tanks and the stainless muffler are reported to corrode and leak (rust streaks below them are a clue); factory seacocks are also considered poor quality.
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• Yanmar 75 hp turbo and mixing elbow engine
  On the turbocharged 75 hp Yanmar, owners check the turbo for play and replace the exhaust mixing elbow preventively at this age.
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• Large saloon window leaks deck
  Leaks at the big deck-saloon windows are common and can indicate other structural issues.
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Other Jeanneau models

• Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32 2002–2005
• Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36.2 1998–?
• Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 1998–2004