The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.3 Sailboat
Specs & Key Performance Indicators

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.3 is no longer in production. Production ended in 2007, after four years of manufacturing. According to Jeanneau Boats, there were about 300 units built.

There were two main versions of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.3: the standard version and the performance version. The performance version had a taller mast, a deeper keel, a larger sail area, and upgraded hardware and rigging. The performance version was designed to offer more speed and responsiveness for racing or spirited sailing.

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.3 can accommodate up to eight people in three cabins and the saloon. There are two double cabins aft, one double cabin forward, and a convertible saloon table that can create another double berth. There are also two heads with showers, one in each hull.

The sailing press generally gave positive reviews to the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.3, praising its performance, handling, comfort, and quality.

For example, Sailing Today wrote: "The Sun Odyssey 40.3 is an excellent all-round cruiser that offers a good turn of speed, easy handling, spacious accommodation and a high standard of finish."

Cruising World also commented: "The boat is well balanced under sail, responsive to the helm, stiff enough to carry sail in a breeze without excessive heeling or weather helm, and quick enough to make good passage times."

Owners of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.3 generally have positive feedback about their boats, expressing satisfaction with their performance, comfort, reliability, and value.

For example, on SailNet, one owner wrote: "We have owned our SO 40.3 for three years now and love it. It sails very well in all conditions we have encountered so far."

Another owner on Cruisers Forum said: "We have been living aboard our SO 40.3 for over two years now and have sailed her from France to Australia via the Med, Red Sea, Indian Ocean etc. She has been a fantastic boat for us."

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.3 has two keel options: a standard fin keel and a shoal draft wing keel. The standard fin keel has a draft of 1.95 m (6'5") and a weight of 2,400 kg (5,291 lbs). The shoal draft wing keel has a draft of 1.50 m (4'11") and a weight of 2,600 kg (5,732 lbs).

According to YachtWorld, the average asking price of a secondhand Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40.3 as of October 2023 is £90,000 (about $123,000).