Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42DS - Red Lantern

Price: AUD $288,000

'Red Lantern' is a 2012 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42DS listed exclusively for sale with YOTI on Sydney Harbour. 

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42 Deck Saloon is a highly sought-after cruising yacht, prized for its exceptional layout, comfort, and the elevated saloon design that delivers outstanding visibility and an interior filled with natural light. Red Lantern is a beautifully presented 2012 example that has clearly been well cared for and thoughtfully upgraded. 

On deck, the cockpit is well protected with a quality dodger and bimini setup, providing excellent shade for summer cruising. A large solar array is mounted atop the bimini, supporting extended time at anchor. The cockpit is a genuinely comfortable and social space, enhanced by custom cockpit cushions throughout and a large varnished cockpit table in excellent condition. Sailing systems are well laid out, with four Harken winches including an electric winch for the in-mast furling mainsail, making sail handling simple and efficient. A bow thruster adds confidence and ease when manoeuvring in tight spaces. 
Electronics are well covered with Simrad navigation equipment including a chartplotter and multiple instruments. Both the mainsail and headsail have been removed, serviced, and reinstalled within the last year, and all running rigging and deck gear operate smoothly and as they should. Powering the vessel is a reliable 53HP Yanmar diesel engine, recently serviced, delivering confident performance under power for coastal cruising and harbour manoeuvring. 

Below deck is where this yacht truly stands out. The raised deck saloon design creates an open, airy interior with excellent sightlines and a real sense of space. This is the desirable three-cabin, two-head layout, with generous cabins that feel noticeably more open than many comparable yachts. The saloon table can also convert to an additional berth when required. The galley is well appointed, featuring a large fridge with freezer compartment, making life aboard comfortable for extended cruising or liveaboard use. 

In terms of systems and upgrades, Red Lantern is impressively equipped. She features a professionally installed lithium battery system comprising two lithium batteries with a combined capacity of approximately 400Ah, supported by a dedicated bow thruster battery. This setup is paired with a powerful 3000W inverter, providing an excellent level of onboard power independence. The vessel has recently been antifouled with PropSpeed applied, and while out of the water also received a saildrive service and full engine service. 

Overall, Red Lantern is a very well-sorted cruising yacht that would suit a wide range of buyers, from those seeking a comfortable liveaboard, to families wanting an easy and enjoyable weekend cruiser, or anyone looking for a capable, reliable yacht ready to go sailing immediately. 

Contact Ross Price for more details and to arrange inspection.

Price $288,000 AUD
Price Base $288,000
Brand Jeanneau
Model SUN ODYSSEY 42DS
Length 42.00 Feet
Year 2012
Category Yacht and Sail Boats
Hull Type GRP
Hull Style Single
Power Type Sail
Type Of Sales Dealer
Engine Make Yanmar 4JH5E.
Engine Type Diesel 53Hp
Condition Used
State New South Wales
Suburb SEAFORTH
Stock Number Red Lantern
Designer Marc Lombard
Builder Jeanneau Yachts
Water (Potable) Capacity (l) 200L + 155L rotomoulded tanks.
Hull Construction Material GRP
Hull Type Monohull
Deck Construction Material GRP
Length (feet) 42' 5"
Length (m) 12.93 m
Beam/Width (m) 4.13 m
Draft (m) 2.10 m
Keel/Ballast Cast iron 2550kg
Displacement 8925kg approx.
Engine Notes Yanmar 4JH5E. Full service December 2025, including saildrive.
Horse Power (hp) 53
Engine Room Engine Under companion way. Insulated.
Number of Batteries Lithium house batteries 2x 200ah (smartlifePO4), 1x bow thruster battery.
Fuel Type Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) 130L rotomoulded tank
Propeller 3 blade fixed propeller.
Steering System Twin wheel. Cable to Quadrant.
Bow Thruster Tunnel. Max power bow thruster.
Accomodation Notes 3 cabin version.
Number of Berths 8 berths. Saloon settee converts into additional berth.
Number of Showers 2 interior showers plus a transom shower. All H&C.
Shower Type 40L hot water tank. Engine or Electric heated.
Number of Toilets 2 manual with 60L holding tanks.
Stove ENO 2 burner stove and oven.
Refrigeration Large top loading fridge with freezer compartment.
Number of Sinks 2x stainless steel sinks.
Entertainment and Appliances Notes Bose speakers, fusions speaker system, Samsung smart TV in saloon.
Anchor / Winch 12v electric on bow. CQR anchor and chain.
Bilge Pump 1x electric, 1x manual port aft cabin, 1x manual cockpit.
Deck Gear 2 x manual 46 Harken Winches (2speed), 1 x manual 40 Harken winch (2 speed), 1 x automatic 40 Harken winch, 1x outboard davit crane to lift it onto its mount on deck, Webber BBQ + bracket, mooring lines, fenders, ratchets, additional sheets., garden hose, winch handles.
Mast/Rigging Selden aluminium mast and boom. Original rigging, serviced 2025.1x Selden prodder.
Sail Inventory In mast furling mainsail. Serviced 2025. Furling headsail serviced 2025.
Electrics 3000 watt 120 amp Victron Inverter, solar panels on Bimini, shore power lead, smart solar charger. LED interior lighting. Nav lights.
Electronics Navigation Simrad chart plotter. Simrad sounder. Simrad wind instruments. Simrad autopilot. 2 x Plastimo compass.
Dinghy Hardbottom inflatable.
Safety Gear Fire extinguishers, Lifesling (MOB), Emergency tiller, EPIRB (2028), flash lights, knife, first aid kit, horseshoe life buoy, 4x burke 150N lifejackets, 3x PFD type 2, signal horn, 2x V sheets, flares.
Covers Bimini cover, Dodger, BBQ cover, Cockpit cushions.
Radio Raymarine VHF.
Remarks Antifoul and propspeed December 2025.
Vessel Name Red Lantern
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