Page 3 - Mid America Boating - August 2023 issue

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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380:

Cruising performance and comfort with a concentration of ingenuity

Simple to handle, whether at port or under Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380 is a great mix of
way, out for a quick sail on a sunny day or the SO 349 and 410 and fits perfect in this
sailing around the world... aboard the Sun size range. Some of the best features are
Odyssey 380, life is easy, with multiple clever the walk-around deck which offers guests 3 [ MID-AMERICA BOATING ] AUGUST 2023
innovations and advantages that make all uninterrupted seating in the cockpit while
the difference. the captain and/or crew can go forward to
handle sails, trim or docking the boat. The
Fluid, high-performance cruising main and jib sheeting are led all the way aft
Wherever you look aboard the Sun Odyssey to large self-tailing winches making tacking,
380, down to the smallest detail, you find a jibing and trimming simple and effortless.
combination of high performance, flow of The boat is extremely easy to handle with
movement and comfort on board. The inverted its new modified bow thruster tunnel and
bow increases efficiency downwind, respon- three blade folding prop, making docking
siveness at the helm, and ease of handling at and debarking easy and stress free. The boat,
port. Recessed sidedecks and twin steering like all in the Jeanneau line, sails so well even
wheels provide secure movement about the in light breezes and really proves she is a
deck while improving visibility at the helm. performance cruiser.”
The lowered boom facilitates sail access and
augments the sail area without weighing Unequalled comfort of life on board
down the boat. The lifting keel enables you to On the interior, while the design features
dry out on the sides, using removable poles, the hallmarks of this line, so appreciated by
without impacting performance. owners, careful consideration was given to the
Says Rob Morley, USCG licensed captain perception of space and the simplification of
and owner of Riverfront Yacht Sales and lines, with the objective of creating sensations
Services in downtown Cleveland. “This new of peace and calm. With clear, clean, simplified
lines, the interior stands out for its homoge-
nous, contemporary aesthetic and its excep-
tional comfort. The interior design reveals a
surprising potential for a sailboat of this size.
The bright, airy, interior space reveals a clean,
contemporary aesthetic for a calm, comfortable
atmosphere. Ingenuity and attention to detail
are equally evident: a rectangular berth in the
forward cabin, a daybed on the keel box for
greater comfort while sailing on more agitated
waters, and the possibility of having three
spacious cabins or two, with two separate
showers and a storage locker. With the Sun
Odyssey 380, fluidity and serenity characterize
life on board as much as cruising.
Adds Morley, “Down below you’ll discover
a clean and roomy teak interior, two private
cabins with large berths and hull windows,
complete L-shaped galley, large fold out
dining table, electric toilet and a huge walk
in shower. This boat is great for comfortable
extended cruising or just day sailing with easy
access to the galley and aft head. There are
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