SUN ODYSSEY 45.2 (JEANNEAU)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 46.42 ft |
| LWL | 38.42 ft |
| Beam | 14.7 ft |
| Draft | 5.25 ft |
| Displacement | 21,605 lb |
| Ballast | 8,101.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Pmainsail luff | 22.05 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 16.4 ft |
About the SUN ODYSSEY 45.2 (JEANNEAU)
Hull length: 13.8 m / 45.27 ft Deep keel: Draft - 2.0m/6.58'; Ballast - 3,225 kg / 7,110 lbs; Displacement - 9,460 kg / 20,924 lbs. Available with optional 88 hp engine. Also available with 400 liter fresh water Also called MOORINGS 45.2, STARDUST 453-454 and widely used in the charter trade. A number of different layouts were available.
Direct variant of the SUN ODYSSEY 45.2 (JEANNEAU)
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(4 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.2 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| 60° | 4.5 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.5 |
| 75° | 4.6 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| 90° | 4.5 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| 110° | 4.4 | 6.0 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 9.6 | 10.2 |
| 120° | 4.3 | 5.9 | 7.1 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 9.1 | 9.9 | 10.7 |
| 135° | 3.8 | 5.3 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 9.7 | 10.8 |
| 150° | 3.1 | 4.5 | 5.6 | 6.6 | 7.4 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 9.0 | 9.7 |
| Beat VMG | 2.7 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Run VMG | 2.7 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 8.6 |
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
27 listings · boat years 1998–2003 · median $108,624
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 46.42ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
3 reported issues across 2 systems for the SUN ODYSSEY 45.2 (JEANNEAU), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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