Boats: Popular Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 349

Feb 11, 2021

Some boats retain their popularity because they have hit a sweet spot with sailors. Introduced a few years ago, there are hundreds of these 349s around the world. The features and value make it popular – the current base price is listed at US$154,800. Several configurations including three keel options (a swing keel!) and performance options mean buyers can build a version for their needs.

Jeanneau 349 Interior

The no backstay, twin steering stations and a big swim platform makes for nice cruising options. Nice specs for Canadian waters:

• Length overall: 10.34 m / 33’11”
• Hull length:9.97 m / 32’9″
• Hull Beam: 3.44 m / 11’3″
• Displacement:5340 kg / 11773 Lbs
• Standard keel draught :1.98 m / 6’6″
• Fuel capacity:130 l / 34 US gal
• Water capacity:206 l / 54 US gal
• Cabins:2 / 3
• Available Engines:Yanmar 21HP / 15KW

Video Gallery

ENVGO NV1: Back to the Future

By Andy Adams

Up to this point, I feel that most electric boats have not been very exciting. The motors have been mainly small portable models for dinghies. There are some high-horsepower motors available, but they look like regular outboard motors to be used on conventional boats. Until now, there hasn’t been an electric boat that really makes a statement. Enter the ENVGO NV1.

Read More

Destinations

Canada’s Superior: the North Shore

Story and photos by Jennifer M. Smith

We’d been north before on a short two-week cruise. At the time, we were unprepared for the isolation, the lack of cell phone coverage, and the spotty VHF reception. Since then we’ve repowered, installed Starlink, and retired from work. Now, with confidence in our engine and our connectivity and more time to sail, we were Superior-ready.


Read More

Lifestyle