The Sun Odyssey 42 DS is an indulgently spacious design offering a centre-line double
berth within the aft master cabin, en-suite heads and an almost equally generous forward cabin, again with an en-suite heads. If one wants to convert the main saloon's starboard side seating to a double berth, this particular example has the facility to do so, but more normally the main saloon would be restricted to night passage use on two single berths.
A 16000 Btu reverse-cycle air conditioning unit by Webasto is fitted under the port saloon seating providing comfortably cooled air circulation from the central saloon, this unit can also operate in a reverse cycle to provide warm air heating.
All overhead deck hatches are fitted with combined roller blinds and insect screens.
A stereo radio/CD player is fitted in the main saloon, with a pair of speakers here and
duplicated by waterproof speakers in the cockpit.
The forward cabin's double berth is fitted across the centre-line, with over 0.5m width to it's forward 'foot' end and good access to the bed offered by the sheer accessible breadth at it's aft end. Dressing is made easy by a small seat to port of the generous area of cabin sole. A hanging locker, with shelved storage is also fitted to port, opposite the relatively large ensuite heads. 240v and 12 volt sockets
En-suite, forward heads compartment is generous in size, with a combination shower/mixer tap facility to the hand basin and draining sump. A hand pumped marine toilet is fitted (with holding tank). Light and ventilation is provided by an overhead hatch.
The main saloon is at a raised level - above that of the forward cabin - and refreshing light levels are encouraged by generous and stylish side windows, combining with overhead hatches/windows in the leading edge of the coachroof and fixed, hull-side portlights to either side. The 'light and bright' theme continues through the colour of the upholstery and use of pale toned veneers and contrasting hardwoods.
A fixed table is offset to starboard, with welcoming wrap-around seating offering some
snugness for after dark, while a fixed and forward-facing 'Chart Table' is located toward the aft end of the saloon to port, still with its own dedicated navigator's seat. 12v DC and AC electrical distribution panels, together with the multi-function instrumentation repeater are located immediately alongside the navigator's left shoulder in this area. VDO Dayton Radio/CD Player with two saloon speakers and two cockpit speakers.
A primarily L-shaped galley that incorporates a shallow indent to assist in the cook's
security while underway incorporates double stainless steel sinks, a large, top-opening 130 Litre refrigerated cool box without prejudicing the need for straightforward working surface too. Jeanneau's upgrade of an Eno cooker with it's two-burner hob and oven is fitted and protected by a stainless crash bar, with a 220-240V AC microwave fitted outboard of the conventional cooker, beneath the side deck. The closed stowage offered by this galley is practicable as much by dint of sheer volume, as by particularly clever design - it works as a result of refreshing simplicity combined with space in all areas.
A day-use heads compartment located immediately to port of the foot of the companionway may be secured from within to offer en-suite facilities to the aft master cabin. Generous headroom offers practicable showering. The mirrored under-deck locker encloses fiddled shelf storage. A hand pumped marine toilet is fitted with a holding tank facility provided.
The Aft, Master Cabin's centreline double berth is lit from above by an opening hatch and from each side by fixed hull ports. Two opening port lights to the coach roof sides also
ensure cross-ventilation in hot climes. Dressing seats are fitted to either side of the cabin, while a double-door hanging/shelved locker is located to starboard. To either side of the
berth itself, there are top-access lockers for bulky clothing. A deep-fiddled top to the rear
access of the engine space provides small-item stowage and a mirror above, combines with the foot of the berth for hair brushing and make-up application. 2 X 240v and 1 X 12 volt DC sockets.