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JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 42I

Another stylish performance cruising yacht from racing yacht designer, Marc Lombard. The 42i has similar dimensions to the 425GL and performs with equal gusto and balance, particularly the Performance version, with its taller rig and laminate sails.

The 42i sports twin wheels, a wide cockpit with stout table and plenty of useful stowage for deck gear, including a liferaft locker. The mainsheet controls are on the coachroof as usual, but the primaries are right beside the wheels. The cockpit seats are comfortable and the coaming tops wide, but

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