Summary
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32.2 is a compact, comfortable cruising yacht designed by Jacques Fauroux and built by Jeanneau between 1997 and 2002.
Known for its balanced sailing performance, easy handling, and spacious interior, it’s an ideal choice for couples or small families seeking a capable coastal cruiser. The boat combines Jeanneau’s renowned build quality with practical features—such as a generous cockpit, simple rigging, and a light, airy cabin—to deliver enjoyable and confident sailing.
With a moderate displacement, fin keel, and responsive helm, the 32.2 performs well under sail while maintaining good comfort at anchor. Typical configurations include a two-cabin layout, 6 berths, and fitted with a Vetus diesel engine. It remains a sought-after model in the 30–33 ft range for those who value reliability, simplicity, and seaworthy design.
Tangoroa benifits from good new standing rigging in 2025 recent sails and good electronics
Construstion
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32.2 is built to Jeanneau’s high production standards, using proven materials and methods to ensure durability, stiffness, and low maintenance.
Hull:
Hand-laid solid fiberglass (GRP) laminate below the waterline.
Reinforced with longitudinal stringers and structural floors molded into the hull for strength and rigidity.
External lead or cast-iron fin keel (depending on version), bolted and bonded to the molded keel stub.
Spade rudder with stainless steel stock, designed for responsive steering.
Deck:
GRP sandwich construction using end-grain balsa core for stiffness and insulation.
Non-slip molded deck surfaces for safe movement under sail.
The deck and hull are joined with mechanical fastenings and bonded sealant, ensuring a strong, watertight joint.
Bulkheads and Interior Structure:
Marine-grade plywood bulkheads, securely bonded to the hull and deck, providing structural rigidity.
Interior furniture contributes to the overall stiffness of the hull through integrated bonding and tabbing.
Keel:
Standard fin keel: 1.45 m (4 ft 9 in) draft, cast iron ballast.
Rudder:
Balanced spade rudder, molded GRP over foam core, with stainless steel stock supported by bearings for smooth helm control.
This construction approach results in a strong yet lightweight hull, offering reliable performance, long-term durability, and low maintenance demands—hallmarks of Jeanneau’s production philosophy.
Mechanical
Engine
Vetus MD2.29 three cylinder 27hp diesel engine.
Freshwater cooled via heat exchanger.
Shaft drive to three bladed Darglow Featherstream propeller.
Electrics
2 x 12-volt batteries (1 x engine battery 1x domestic) 115 Amp
Charged via Engine Alternator
Shore-power system with a battery charger.
Water System
Hot and cold pressurized water system.
Hot water via engine and 220volt boiler.
Aft deck shower.
Tankage
1x Diesel Tank 45 Litres
1x Water Tank 140 litres
Mast Riging and Sails
Mast Rigging
Selden Fractionally rigged Bermudan sloop.
Deck stepped Anodised aluminum mast and boom.
Standing Rigging replaced 2025 .
.Slab single line reefing mainsail with lazyjacks
Facnor SD130 headsail furling system.
All lines led aft to the cockpit
Winches:
2 x Harken 32 self-tailing two-speed sheet winches.
2 x Harken 16 single speed control line winches.
Sails:
White Dacron Cruising Main 2 Reef by Ultimate Sails 2020
White Dacron Cruising Genoa 140% by Ultimate Sails
White Dacron Main by Elvestrom Sails
Furling Genoa by Elvestrom Sails
Zipped mainsail cover with lazyjacks
Accomodation
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32.2 interior is designed for comfort and practicality, offering a bright, spacious atmosphere uncommon in yachts of its size. High-quality joinery, light-colored fabrics, and well-placed hatches give an open, welcoming feel.
Layout Overview
Berths: 4–6
Cabins: 2 (forward and aft double cabins)
Saloon: Convertible settee for 1–2 additional berths
Head: 1 enclosed compartment with toilet, sink, and shower
Headroom: Approx. 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Forward Cabin
Large V-berth double with infill cushion.
Shelving and hanging locker to port and starboard.
Opening deck hatch for ventilation and natural light.
Privacy door separating cabin from saloon.
Saloon
U-shaped settee to starboard with dining table (convertible to double berth).
Straight settee to port (can be used as a single berth).
Central folding saloon table with storage.
Ample light and ventilation through overhead hatch and side windows.
High-quality teak or cherry joinery with vinyl headliners for a warm, modern interior.
Galley (Port Aft)
L-shaped galley adjacent to companionway for stability and convenience under sail.
Two-burner gas stove with oven (gimballed).
Stainless steel sink with pressurized cold water (hot optional).
Large icebox or optional refrigerator.
Ample dry storage lockers and drawers.
Aft Cabin
Spacious double berth oriented athwartships.
Opening portlight and deck hatch for ventilation.
Hanging locker and shelf storage.
Access to engine compartment from forward bulkhead.
Head Compartment (Starboard Aft)
Marine toilet with holding tank (optional).
Molded sink with pull-out shower faucet.
Mirror, storage shelf, and wet locker area.
Ventilation via opening portlight.
Interior Finishes
Interior woodwork in varnished Teak and Holly .
White headliners and Royal Blue smooth velvet upholstery to enhance space and brightness.
Molded, easy-to-clean GRP liner in the head compartment.
Teak-and-holly style cabin sole.
This thoughtful layout makes the 32.2 feel larger than its length suggests, combining liveaboard comfort with functional cruising practicality.
Warm air cabin heating throughout – Heater replaced 2019
Inventory
Navigation
Plastimo steering compass
NASA Tridata depth, speed/log
Raymarine C80 Chartplotter with integrated AIS
Simrad RD68 VHF with DSC
AIS Transponder
McMurdo ICS Nav6 Navtex and wind repeater panel at chart desk
Combined VHF aerial and hawk at the masthead
Navigation lights LED's new 2023
Mooring and Anchoring
12 KG Delta with 60m of chain
Quick electric anchor windlass
Self draining anchor locker
6 x Fenders
4 x Warps
Boathook
Deck Gear
Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, stanchions and guardwires
Stainless steel boarding ladder
Sprayhood by Sabre Sails New 2020
Teak folding cockpit table
Outboard stowage bracket on pushpit
Transom shower
Safety Equipment
Seago 4 Man Canister on cradle. Expired 2023
3 x Fire extinguishers (out of date)
Fire blanket
Gas Alarm by NASA
1 x Horseshoe lifebuoy
Emergency tiller
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
General
Bracket for flat screen TV
Owners Comments
The Sun Odyssey 32.2 is suprisingly spacious and comfortable for it's size. She makes a safe family coastal cruiser with a stack pack system and all lines are lead aft into the cockpit. She is shoal draft which allows access to shallower anchorages
Typical of the Sun Odyssey range, the saloon is uncluttered and has pleasant woodwork and vaneered paneling. Seating is simple but comfortable and covered with royal blue velvet style material, as are matresses in the cabins.
The current owner has maintained her regardles of expense since 2017. In that time she has been sailed regularly on the Solway, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland and the Clyde, Recently she has been sailed round Britain including the Hebrides, Orkney and the Isles of Scilly, This sumer included a rewarding trip to Mulroy Bay, west of Malin Head.
The engine and drive was replaced in 2022 complete with a 3 blade Darglow featherstream propeller and commisioned by 360 boat services at Largs. The skin fittings and Seacocks were replaces DZR fittings.Hoses and the toilet pump were also replaced at that time. Shaft annode and propeller annode replaced 2025. Engine regularly serviced – Last service October 2025 pior to lay-up.
In 2020, due to flaking, the old coating of the hull was removed and sanded just to the surface og the gel-coat which was found to be in excellent condition. Hempel Clasic antifoul was applied over Hempel epoxy primer and Hempel undercoat. Since then, the hull has only needed a light scrub and top-up of antifoul during winter break.
Warm air cabin heating throughout – Heater replaced 2019