Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 29.2 Lift Keel (1998) For sale

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 29.2 is an ideal cruiser for sailors moving up from smaller boats or downsizing into an easy-to-manage yacht. This example features the desirable lifting keel and twin-rudder configuration, allowing access to shallow waters and suitability for drying moorings without compromising performance. Unusually, she is MCA Category 4 coded for skippered charter, complete with the required surveys and safety equipment, offering potential charter income opportunities.

Description

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 29.2 is an ideal first cruising yacht for those stepping up from dinghy sailing or dayboats, while also appealing to experienced sailors looking to downsize into a manageable and economical package without sacrificing sailing enjoyment.
This particular example features the desirable lifting keel and twin-rudder configuration, allowing her to explore shallow waters and tidal estuaries with confidence, while also being well suited to drying moorings. The combination offers excellent versatility without compromising the responsive and enjoyable sailing characteristics for which the Sun Odyssey range is renowned.
An unusual and valuable feature is her current MCA Category 4 coding for skippered charter operations. As a result, she benefits from the necessary surveys, inspections and safety equipment required for commercial use, presenting an excellent opportunity for a new owner to continue operating her as a lifestyle business or offset ownership costs through chartering.

Construction
Built by Jeanneau Yachts in France to designs by Jacques Fauroux
GRP Hull and deck in white
Lifting Keel - removed and refurbished 2024
Twin rudders with tiller steering

LOA:28.87 ftLWL:25.26 ft

Beam:9.78 ftDisplacement:6,283.00 lbBallast:2,227.00 lbMax Draft:4.59 ft

Mechanical and Electricals
Volvo Penta MD2020 18hp diesel
Shaft drive to two-blade propellor
Engine serviced regularly
Shaft aligned and new stern gland 2023
Electricals
2 x 12v batteries
Charged by engine alternator (new 2025) & 240v shore power, solar panel and Rutland wind generator (2021)
350w inverter
12v socket

Navigation Equipment
Raymarine i50 Tridata speec/depth
Raymarine i60 Wind
Raymarine DST800 smart transducer
Garmin GPSMap 550 chartplotter
Steering compass
Barometer
Icom MS30 DCS/VHF
Raymarine ST1000+ tillerpilot

Rig
Aluminium mast and boom
New standing rigging 2021
New forestay roller system 2021
New main and genoa halyards 2021
New lazyjacks 2021
New mast fittings and fasteners 2021
Two winches mounted on coachroof
Sails
2 x mainsails
Roller genoa
Both serviced by Sanders 2023

Accommodation
Sleeps six in two cabins plus saloon
Fitted carpets with teak strip effect
Custom shaped duvets for forward and aft cabins
Forward v-berth with infill
2 single berths in saloon
Double berth in aft cabin
Galley with stainless sink, 12v fridge and two burner gas hob
Calorifier hot water system

Chart table with electrical panel etc
Heads compartment with marine WC and basin with extendable shower head

Deck Equipment
Anchor and chain
Radar reflector
LED Navigation lights
Fenders and warps
Tiller extension
Pushpit outboard bracket

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