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SAIL REVIEW: JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 380
JEANNEAU
SUN ODYSSEY 380
NEW NAME, BETTER PERFORMANCE
By | Zuzana Prochazka
E
very few years, boat builders refresh
their current offering and rename
their models. The clear giveaway is
usually a switch in the numbering system.
For example; for a long time Jeanneau's
Sun Odyssey models ended in a " 9 " to
designate that they belonged to a particular
series. A few years ago, those started
morphing to the new system - 410, 440
and 490 and that's how the new 380 came
to replace the 389. Sometimes, builders
just tweak a few things and call it " new "
but in the case of the Sun Odyssey 380, it
really is a new boat that looks fresh and
has the performance to match.
For this model, Jeanneau continued
their collaboration with designer Marc
Lombard and the results produced a sleek
profi le, moderate freeboard, a large cockpit
and a hard chine that runs the length
of the hull. The slightly reversed bow sits
above the waterline at rest and reduces
wetted surface(s) when sailing in light
With twin wheels and twin rudders, the 380 handles her ample beam with ease.
winds. The construction is a monolithic
laminate with no coring in the hull and an
integrated engine liner to reduce noise and
vibration. A watertight bulkhead is aft of
the anchor locker.
The 380 has twin rudders and a choice
of keel depths from 5' 3 " to 8' 10 " , that
last one being a lifting keel that promises
superior upwind performance. The rig
is fractional with a Selden mast, double
aft-swept spreaders, no backstay and a
rigid vang. A bowsprit would be a worthwhile
option because it would provide an
attachment point for a Code 0 and move
the anchor farther forward and away from
the stem.
TOPSIDES
The drop-down transom lengthens the
large cockpit and forms a nice swim platform.
Our test boat had twin wheels and
the optional teak fi nish in the cockpit.
Dinghy davits (which are also optional)
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CREATURE COMFORTS BELOW
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380 can
be spec'd in one of four confi gurations:
2-3 cabins and 1-2 heads. The standard
pivot sideways when not in use to shave
off length and extra cost in a marina slip.
Jeanneau introduced
their groundbreaking
" walkaround deck " on the 440.
The side decks slope down toward the
twin helms with no break or barrier so you
can walk from the transom to the bow and
back again without ever stepping on a seat
or over a cockpit coaming. It's a gamechanger
for older knees and it's notable
that Jeanneau found a way to incorporate
it into this sized model.
Engine throttles are on the pedestal
at the starboard wheel along with a
Raymarine chart plotter, a Quick windlass
remote panel and thruster controls
by Side-Power. Wind instruments and
the autopilot panel are on the other side.

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Canadian Yachting April 2022

AT THE HELM: PRECIOUS DAYS FOR BOATING!
CANADIAN DESTINATION: LADYSMITH B.C.
SPECIAL FEATURE: 7 SMART SAFETY SUGGESTIONS FOR SPRING
SAIL REVIEW: JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 380
POWER REVIEW: SCHAEFER 400
THE PORT HOLE: APRIL 2022
DIY / TECH: WHAT TO CHECK BEFORE CASTING OFF FOR THE START OF SUMMER
DIY / TECH: ZIPWAKE INTERCEPTOR SYSTEM
CROSSING THE LINE: SPRING ON E DOCK
Canadian Yachting April 2022 - Intro
Canadian Yachting April 2022 - Cover1
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Canadian Yachting April 2022 - AT THE HELM: PRECIOUS DAYS FOR BOATING!
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Canadian Yachting April 2022 - CANADIAN DESTINATION: LADYSMITH B.C.
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Canadian Yachting April 2022 - SPECIAL FEATURE: 7 SMART SAFETY SUGGESTIONS FOR SPRING
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Canadian Yachting April 2022 - SAIL REVIEW: JEANNEAU SUN ODYSSEY 380
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Canadian Yachting April 2022 - POWER REVIEW: SCHAEFER 400
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Canadian Yachting April 2022 - THE PORT HOLE: APRIL 2022
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Canadian Yachting April 2022 - DIY / TECH: WHAT TO CHECK BEFORE CASTING OFF FOR THE START OF SUMMER
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Canadian Yachting April 2022 - DIY / TECH: ZIPWAKE INTERCEPTOR SYSTEM
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