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
