Browse all sailboats
20data points analyzed by Sailpages.com to compile this SUN ODYSSEY 28.1 (JEANNEAU) buyer’s report
SUN ODYSSEY 28.1 (JEANNEAU)

SUN ODYSSEY 28.1 (JEANNEAU)

Jeanneau🇫🇷· Design: Tony Castro
$26,530 avg$15,868 – $32,292 (5 listings)from 1994
$1.1K – $3.0K est. annual maintenance
Coastal CruisermonoFractional SloopFin

Specifications

Hull

LOA27.89 ft
LWL23.29 ft
Beam9.84 ft
Draft4.92 ft
Displacement5,732 lb
Ballast1,763.7 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL6.5 kn

Rig & Sails

Pmainsail luff12.76 ft
Emainsail foot11.48 ft

About the SUN ODYSSEY 28.1 (JEANNEAU)

Originally called the SUN WAY 29. Keel/Centerboard model also available.

Performance

Comfort17.1
Capsize2.20
SA/Disp17.5
Disp/Len203
Bal/Disp30.8

ORC Performance Data(2 certificates)

Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.

Polar Diagram

24680°30°60°90°120°150°180°WIND
6kn8kn10kn12kn14kn16kn20knbeat VMGrun VMG

Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC

Racing Ratings

GPH737.5 s/miOSN721.1

Triple Number

LowMedHighOffshore0.70500.91591.0232Inshore0.54140.73320.8426

ORC Measured

Displacement2761 kg (6088 lb)Wetted surface17.2 m² (185 ft²)Stability index105.9

Sail Areas (ORC)

Main21.1 m² (227 ft²)Genoa19.2 m² (207 ft²)Spinnaker20.3 m² (218 ft²)Asymmetric19.1 m² (205 ft²)

Speed Table (kn)

TWA \ TWS681012141620
52°4.35.25.76.06.26.36.3
60°4.65.45.96.26.46.56.5
75°4.95.86.26.56.66.76.9
90°5.16.06.46.76.97.17.3
110°4.95.86.36.77.07.37.8
120°4.65.66.26.66.97.27.9
135°4.25.25.96.46.77.07.7
150°3.64.55.35.86.26.57.0
Beat VMG2.83.43.84.24.34.44.3
Run VMG3.13.94.65.15.56.06.6

Market Price

Low
$15,868
Average
$26,530
High
$32,292
Based on 5 listings across 2 marketplaces

Asking price by model year

5 listings · boat years 19951997 · median $31,320

$0$20k$40kmedian $31,32019951997 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 28.1 · $31,320 · Germany, Berlin1995 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 28.1 · $32,292 · France, Saint-Tropez1997 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 28.1 · $31,501 · Berlin, Germany1997 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 28.1 · $15,868 · United Kingdom1996 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 28.1 · $21,670 · NetherlandsAsking price (USD)Boat model year

Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.

Estimated Cost of Ownership

Based on 27.89ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.

$/ft/mo
Annual Maintenance
$1.1K – $3.0K
Hull, rigging, sails, engine service
Annual Docking
Enter zip code
Pick a country or enter a US zip for local rates
Annual Insurance
Enter zip code
For location-adjusted rates

Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection

2 reported issues across 1 systems for the SUN ODYSSEY 28.1 (JEANNEAU), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.

2 major
Rudder2

Unlock the full inspection report

Thinking of buying a SUN ODYSSEY 28.1 (JEANNEAU)? This is an in-depth report on the faults this model is known for — so you know exactly what to check when you walk the boat. For the price of a coffee.

  • All 2 specific issues — severity, symptoms & fixes
  • Model-specific pre-purchase inspection checklist
  • Downloadable PDF to take to your surveyor — yours to keep

One-time $2.99 · secure checkout by Stripe · instant access · 30 days online, PDF yours to keep

Similar Sailboats

Which engine powers your SUN ODYSSEY 28.1 (JEANNEAU)?

We haven't confirmed the engine for this model yet. If you own or know one, tell us — as owners report in, we build an accurate picture over time.

Already know your engine? Search all engines → to find its exact parts.

Used sails that fit the SUN ODYSSEY 28.1 (JEANNEAU)

Checking eBay for sails sized to this boat's rig…