Remarks :
"Rhubarb" is a nicely presented and well equipped example of this well-renowned cruiser. 1997 buil, this Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 24.2 is in good condition, well equipped, ready to sail & cruise. Perfectly located within Chichester Harbour. Full paper history, going back to original purchase with evidence of VAT paid.
This fin keeled, outboard motor version of the Sun Odyssey 24.2 is extremely spacious for its length. With a genuine double berth aft, two forward berths, a practical galley layout with twin hob cooker, and a toilet equipped washroom (sink inoperative). A spacious cockpit, with free access to the stern swim platform and ladder.
A host of recent upgrades including new running & standing rigging (2021), totally new mast routed electronics, full epoxy barrier coat on the hull under the waterline (4/5 coats, July 2020), new furling system (2023) and new engine (Suzuki 15HP direct injection 2024) amongst many other improvements & new items.
She has been well looked after and cared for over the years, with one previous owner even owning her multiple times! Rhubarb has proudly featured on the cover the May 2014 issue of Practical Boat Owner (PBO magazine) as their second-hand boat test. She received a glowing report as both a fantastic model for safe and fun sailing on a budget, as well as being a lovely example of the popular pocket cruiser.
Owners Comments
Rhubarb is a much loved and cared for boat, which has given a great deal of freedom and enjoyment during the past 4 years. I have exclusively sailed her throughout the Solent, going on various day trips, and longer excursions. Previous owners have taken her as far as the West Country. I have found there is space to comfortably sleep 3 adults onboard, though previous owners have slept up to 5 people (2 adults, 3 children).
Please call us on 01243 550042 to arrange a viewing.
Accommodation :
Sleeps 4 adults comfortably
Forward V-berth
Aft double berth under cockpit
Saloon with settees
Compact galley: sink, two-burner stove
Heads compartment with marine toilet & sink
Inventory :
ELECTRONICS
• All new mast routed cables (New Oct 2021)
• Masthead wind unit (New Oct 2021)
• Whipflex stainless steel whip antenna (New Oct 2021)
• Masthead Hella trilight, LED compatible (New Oct 2021)
• Mast Steaming Light (New Oct 2021)
• NASA Marine Target 2 Depth
• Clipper electronic compass
• Nasa Marine Target Speed & Distance log (inoperative but replacement fitted at chart table)
• Clipper Wind unit
• 2 x 12V well-functioning batteries (1 new Sep 2025), charged via outboard motor & stern mounted wind generator (Dolphin Ampair)
• ICOM IC-M330GE (New 2021) fixed DSC VHF Radio
• Lowrance HDS-5M cockpit mounted chart plotter
• Cabin lighting
• Electronic bilge pump
• USB charging port
EQUIPMENT
• Raymarine ST 1000+ tiller autopilot
• QCR Anchor (I estimate approx. 10kg weight) with 25m galvanised chain spliced onto 30m rope
• 8 Fenders
• Plenty of mooring lines & spare lengths of rope
• 2x cockpit seat cushions
• Box full of spare blocks, shackles, pins, 316/A4 Steel bolts etc.
• Basic tool box
SAFETY
• Manual bilge pump located in the cockpit, pump handle stowage in cockpit locker.
• Electric bilge pump
• Horseshoe buoy
• 18-inch folding radar reflector
• 2x 1kg Dry powder fire extinguishers (2021)
• Fire blanket
• Black signal cone & signal ball
• Set of wooden bungs
• Flexible plastic bailer
Mechanical :
ENGINE
2024 Suzuki long shaft 15 4 stroke outboard with power tilt mechanism.
Cockpit throttle control and electric start.
ABOVE DECK
New standing rigging, incl. rigging screws & mast base assembly (2021). Riggers inspection found mast, spreaders etc to be in good condition.
Entirely new running rigging (May 2021), colour coded, every line Liros Herkules braid on braid polyester
Transom hung rudder with tiller steering
Fractional sloop rig
Slab reefing mainsail with lazyjacks and boom packing system
Furling genoa
Sail storage bags in good condition
Spinnaker halyard, though no spinnaker sail
Two Harken standard non-tailing winches (Cleaned and re-greased Aug 2021), with 2 winch handles (tube of Harken winch grease spare)
Masthead wind unit (new Oct 2021)
Removable 25L fuel tank in secure position within cockpit locker (vents overboard)
Campingaz 907 (2.72kg) butane bottle, & bottle cradle located in cockpit locker (vents overboard)
HULL AND UNDER WATERLINE
2020 - Stripped back to original bare gelcoat, found to be in brilliant condition, suspected to have been first time stripped back to original gelcoat layer. Minor fiberglass repairs to a few areas where there were superficial gelcoat cracks (though needed grinding out to investigate), then given 4 alternating grey/green (in some areas 5) layers of International Gelshield 200 epoxy barrier coat.
Keel to hull fillet joint re-sealed with West System G-Flex 655-K - although found to also be in very good condition, no areas of rust or water intrusion - it was decided to preventatively re-do the fillet joint to ensure continued seal for years to come.