Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32
Built 2002–2005 by Jeanneau (France)
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About the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32
Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.
- Built
- 2002–2005
- Builder
- Jeanneau (France)
- Designer
- Philippe Briand
- Length
- 31.42 ft
- Waterline
- 27.92 ft
- Draft
- 4.92 ft
- Displacement
- 10,009 lb
- Ballast
- 3,020 lb
- Hull
- fiberglass
- Hull / keel
- fin keel
- Rig
- sloop
- Fuel
- 18 gal
- Water
- 45 gal
- Stern thruster
- not fitted
- Steering
- tiller
Tank capacities — where the figures come from
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Fuel 18 gal
“70 l” — builder, jeanneau.com · “Fuel tanks 70 litres, synthetic” — search excerpt (2003), jachtmakelaardijkappers.nlJeanneau's model page (Briand design, 9.6 m, 4,540 kg, matching the 2002-05 boat) gives 70 L = 18.5 US gal.
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Water 45 gal
“170 l” — builder, jeanneau.com · “Watertank Size: 140” — search excerpt (2003), networkyachtbrokers.comThe builder gives 170 L = 44.9 US gal. One UK listing says 140 (unit not given; one boat).
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Holding unknown
Builder page gives no holding tank figure.
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Water heater unknown
Jeanneau's model page lists only tank capacities (70 L fuel, 170 L water); the Practical Sailor used-boat review does not mention hot water.
Tanks are often replaced or added on older boats — check the tank labels or a survey for yours.
Thrusters and steering — where this comes from
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Bow thruster unknown
Jeanneau's archived model page lists dimensions only; no option list found.
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Stern thruster not fitted
Our earlier figure of none has no source, and nothing was found either way.
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Steering tiller
“The Sun Odyssey 32's tiller steering is a notable feature for a 32-ft. cruising boat.” — review (2002-2005), practical-sailor.com · “my SO32, the lever on the emergency tiller is pathetically short to clear the wheel and binnacle.” — search excerpt, jeanneau.proboards.comPractical Sailor's used-boat review of the 2002-05 boat describes tiller steering; an owners'-forum post shows some Sun Odyssey 32s have a wheel on a binnacle, consistent with a wheel option. No builder document was found stating which was standard.
Thrusters and steering are often replaced — check the units on your boat before ordering parts.
Sources disagree on hp of the standard engine — left blank rather than guessed.
Solid hand-laid hull with vinylester skin coat; resin-infused deck. Deck-stepped Sparcraft mast. Stainless steel holding tank aft. Sister Sun Fast 32i shares hull and deck with a deeper (6.4 ft) keel and taller rig. Year range is the span Practical Sailor gives for this construction.
Engines fitted
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Yanmar 2GM20 — 18 hp, diesel, single
standard
Practical Sailor's test boat had the standard 18-hp Yanmar (about 6 kn in calm water) without naming the model; 2003 and 2004 boats for sale list a Yanmar 2GM20. The two listing URLs are cited from search excerpts (the listing pages themselves showed no content).Sources: practical-sailor.com · listingsport.com · mondialbroker.com · theyachtmarket.com
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Yanmar 3GM — 27 hp, diesel, single
factory option
Practical Sailor calls a 27-hp Yanmar 3GM the wiser option; Wikipedia gives the engine as 14 or 27 hp, and a 2008 Sailing Magazine test boat (quoted there) had the 27-hp diesel.Sources: practical-sailor.com · en.wikipedia.org
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Yanmar 3YM20 — 21 hp, diesel, single
factory option
Fitted to a 2005 first-owner boat, so probably the late-production engine, but no builder source confirms it. Yanmar rates the 3YM20 at 21 mhp.Sources: uwjachtmakelaar.nl · yanmar.com
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Volvo Penta 2020 — diesel, single
common repower
Only one documented case: Practical Sailor pictures a UK boat whose owner swapped the original Yanmar for a Volvo Penta 2020. A scanboat.com search excerpt shows a 2003 UK boat with that engine, probably the same boat. That does not show a common pattern.Sources: practical-sailor.com · scanboat.com
Boats of the same model can differ — check which engines yours actually has before ordering parts.
Generator
No generator mentioned in the builder page or review.
Manuals and brochures online
- Document Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32 model page with specifications — jeanneau.com
Hosted by the builder or an owners' association; they own the copyright.
Known problems for this model
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Plywood-cored grid and stringers hull
Jeanneau bonded a laminated plywood grid and plywood-cored stringers into the solid hull, with the furniture pan bonded in epoxy; any water intrusion into the grid is worth checking on older boats.practical-sailor.com
Engines & parts
Yanmar 2GM / 2GM20F parts: good
Factory standard engine — you entered “Yanmar 2GM20”
Well supported by Yanmar dealers and aftermarket; stainless mixing elbows that replace the OEM part numbers are widely sold.
Parts sources: Mack Boring & Parts (Yanmar distributor), HDI Marine (stainless exhaust elbows), Parts4Engines
Common problems (2)
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Nearly blocked mixing elbow exhaust
Owners find the exhaust port of the mixing elbow almost completely blocked while the engine still runs; a failed U-elbow has also let water into a cylinder and cracked a piston.sailnet.com · practical-sailor.com
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Noise and vibration from soft mounts engine
Worn soft engine mounts are a common cause of the vibration owners complain about; better aftermarket mounts are available.practical-sailor.com
Maker’s service schedule (2)
| Fuel filters & water separator | 250 hrs | “The normal replacement interval for the element is 250 hours ... Filter cleaning First time 50 hours Filter element repl” — manufacturer, c320.org |
| Air filter / intake silencer | 250 hrs | “Washing period Every 250 hours” — manufacturer, c320.org |
Service part numbers (10)
| Oil filter | Yanmar 119305-35170 Replaces 119305-35151, 119660-35150 |
“2GM20F Basic Service Kit ... 119305-35170 FILTER ASSY, D68XL65” — dealer, oldportmarine.com · “Suitable for: ... Yanmar 2GM, Yanmar 2GMF, Yanmar 2GM20, Yanmar 2GM20-YEU, Yanmar 2GM20F” — dealer, marinepartsystem.com |
| Fuel filter | Yanmar 104500-55710 | “Fuel Filter Element 1 104500-55710 / Fuel Filter O-Ring 1 24341-000440” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “2GM20F Basic Service Kit ... 104500-55710 ELEMENT, FUEL FILTER” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Raw-water impeller Japan-built 2GM / 2GM20(F) (serial not starting with E) |
Yanmar 124223-42092 | “Impeller 1 124223-42092 / Impeller Gasket 1 124223-42110” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “2GM20F Basic Service Kit ... 124223-42092 IMPELLER, PUMP” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Raw-water impeller European-built GM-YEU (serial starting with E) |
Yanmar 128990-42570 Replaces 128990-42200 |
“Impeller & O-ring Kit-128990-42570 For the GM series engines with serial numbers beginning with an E” — dealer, oldportmarine.com · “(Supersedes part number: 128990-42200) ... GM-YEU series engines:(Serial number begins with an E)2GM20-YEU” — dealer, palmerpower.com |
| Drive belt | Yanmar 25132-003700 | “Alternator Belt 1 25132-003700” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “2GM20F Basic Service Kit ... 25132-003700 V-BELT, A37” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Drive belt | Yanmar 104511-78780 | “S/W Pump Belt 1 104511-78780” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “2GM20F Basic Service Kit ... 104511-78780 V-BELT, M/19” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Air filter | Yanmar 128270-12540 | “Air Filter Element 1 128270-12540” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “2GM20F Basic Service Kit ... 128270-12540 ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Zinc / anode raw-water 2GM / 2GM20; also sold for the F (heat-exchanger) versions |
Yanmar 27210-200300 | “27210-200300 Yanmar Engine Zinc Anode For 2GM(D), 3GM(D), 2GM20, 3GM30” — dealer, zincsforboats.com · “It fits Yanmar 2GM, 2GM20F, 2GM15, 2GM20, 3GM30F, 3GMF, 3HMF, 3GM30H engines.” — dealer, deltadieselparts.com |
| Thermostat 2GM20F / 2GMF (fresh-water cooled) |
Yanmar 121750-49800 | “Thermostat 1 121750-49800 / Thermostat Gasket 1 129350-49541” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “Thermostat for Yanmar 2GMF, 3GMF, 3HMF, 2GM20F, 3GM30F, 3HM35F / REC121750-49800” — dealer, marineparts.eu |
| Thermostat 2GM / 2GM20 (raw-water cooled) |
Yanmar 105582-49200 | “Replaces Yanmar Marine 105582-49200 ... 1GM, 2GM, 3GM, 1GM10, 2GM20, 3GM30” — dealer, repowermarine.com · “1GM10, 2GM20 & 3GM30 Thermostat to fit raw water cooled engine versions ... equivalent to 105582-49200” — dealer, parts4engines.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Yanmar 3GM / 3GM30F parts: good
Factory optional engine — you entered “Yanmar 3GM”
Very popular (used 3GM30Fs sell for $3,000+) and supported by a strong parts network. Cylinder head overhauls (valve seals, lapping, injector service) are a common, parts-supported repair.
Parts sources: Mack Boring & Parts (Yanmar distributor), HDI Marine (stainless exhaust elbows), Parts4Engines
Common problems (2)
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Overheating at cruise rpm cooling
The 3GM30F has a known overheating tendency linked to its heat exchanger; owners also trace it to coked elbows, worn impellers, scaled heat exchangers or air in the raw water circuit. Some heat exchangers were replaced under warranty.forums.sailboatowners.com
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Mixing elbow corrosion exhaust
OEM elbows corrode internally and should be inspected or replaced with stainless versions before they let water into the engine.practical-sailor.com · facebook.com
Maker’s service schedule (2)
| Fuel filters & water separator | 250 hrs | “The normal replacement interval for the element is 250 hours ... Filter cleaning First time 50 hours Filter element repl” — manufacturer, c320.org |
| Air filter / intake silencer | 250 hrs | “Washing period Every 250 hours” — manufacturer, c320.org |
Service part numbers (10)
| Oil filter | Yanmar 119305-35170 Replaces 119305-35151, 119660-35150 |
“3GM30F Basic Service Kit ... 119305-35170 1 FILTER ASSY, D68XL65” — dealer, oldportmarine.com · “Maintenance kit Yanmar 2GMF, 2GM20F, 3GMF, 3GM30F ... Yanmar 119305-35170 Oil Filter” — dealer, marinedustrie.com |
| Fuel filter | Yanmar 104500-55710 | “Fuel Filter Element 1 104500-55710 / Fuel Filter O-Ring 1 24341-000440” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “3GM30F Basic Service Kit ... 104500-55710 1 ELEMENT, FUEL FILTER” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Raw-water impeller Japan-built 3GM / 3GM30(F) (serial not starting with E) |
Yanmar 124223-42092 | “Impeller 1 124223-42092 / Impeller Gasket 1 124223-42110” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “3GM30F Basic Service Kit ... 124223-42092 1 IMPELLER, PUMP” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Raw-water impeller European-built GM-YEU (serial starting with E) |
Yanmar 128990-42570 Replaces 128990-42200 |
“(Supersedes part number: 128990-42200) ... 3GM30-YEU, 3GM30C-YEU 3GM30F-YEU, 3GM30FC-YEU” — dealer, palmerpower.com · “It fits Yanmar 2GM20F, 2YM15, 3GM30F, 3GM30FC, 3TN30F, 3YM20, 3YM30, 3YM30AE engines. Cross Reference: 128990-42200” — dealer, deltadieselparts.com |
| Drive belt | Yanmar 25132-003700 | “Alternator Belt 1 25132-003700” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “3GM30F Basic Service Kit ... 25132-003700 1 V-BELT, A37” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Drive belt | Yanmar 104511-78780 | “S/W Pump Belt 1 104511-78780” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “3GM30F Basic Service Kit ... 104511-78780 1 V-BELT, M/19” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Air filter | Yanmar 128270-12540 | “Air Filter Element 1 128270-12540” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “3GM30F Basic Service Kit ... 128270-12540 1 ELEMENT, AIR CLEANER” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Zinc / anode raw-water 3GM / 3GM30; also sold for the F (heat-exchanger) versions |
Yanmar 27210-200300 | “27210-200300 Yanmar Engine Zinc Anode For 2GM(D), 3GM(D), 2GM20, 3GM30” — dealer, zincsforboats.com · “It fits Yanmar 2GM, 2GM20F, 2GM15, 2GM20, 3GM30F, 3GMF, 3HMF, 3GM30H engines.” — dealer, deltadieselparts.com |
| Thermostat 3GM30F / 3GMF (fresh-water cooled) |
Yanmar 121750-49800 | “Thermostat 1 121750-49800 / Thermostat Gasket 1 129350-49541” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “Thermostat for Yanmar 2GMF, 3GMF, 3HMF, 2GM20F, 3GM30F, 3HM35F / REC121750-49800” — dealer, marineparts.eu |
| Thermostat 3GM / 3GM30 (raw-water cooled) |
Yanmar 105582-49200 | “Replaces Yanmar Marine 105582-49200 ... 1GM, 2GM, 3GM, 1GM10, 2GM20, 3GM30” — dealer, repowermarine.com · “1GM10, 2GM20 & 3GM30 Thermostat to fit raw water cooled engine versions ... equivalent to 105582-49200” — dealer, parts4engines.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Yanmar 3YM30 / 3YM20 parts: good
Factory optional engine — you entered “Yanmar 3YM20”
Current-generation Yanmar with full dealer support; raw water pump impellers are Jabsco-compatible.
Parts sources: Mack Boring & Parts (Yanmar distributor), Yanmar USA genuine parts
Common problems (3)
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Leaking heat exchangers and overheating cooling
Owners report heat exchangers leaking (pressed-in tube joint) and overheating; trapped air in the freshwater circuit and failed impellers are other common causes.forums.ybw.com · forums.sailboatowners.com
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Seawater pump leaks cooling
The Johnson seawater pump is a frequent leak source, and leaks near the elbow hose can corrode the starter and heat exchanger studs.forums.ybw.com
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Restrictive cast iron elbow exhaust
The cast iron exhaust riser/elbow clogs with soot, raising back pressure.forums.ybw.com
Maker’s service schedule (18)
| Engine oil & filter change | 150 hrs or 1 yr | “4.3.4 Inspection Every 150 Hrs (or one year). (1) Replace the Engine Oil” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Replace engine oil filter | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “4.3.5 Inspection Every 250 Hrs (or one year).” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Transmission fluid change KM marine gear (shaft drive) | 150 hrs or 1 yr | “4.3.4 Inspection Every 150 Hrs (or one year). ... (2) Replace the Marine Gear oil” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Transmission fluid change SD sail-drive installations | 100 hrs or 6 mo | “4.3.3 Inspection Every 100 Hrs (or six months). (1) Replace the Sail Drive Oil” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Fuel filters & water separator | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “4.3.5 Inspection Every 250 Hrs (or one year). (1) Replace the Fuel Tank Refer to 4.3.1(4). (2) Replace the Fuel Filter” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Drain fuel/water separator | 50 hrs or 1 mo | “4.3.2 Inspection Every 50 Hrs. (or Monthly) (1) Drain the fuel/water separator.” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Drain fuel tank (water/sediment) | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “4.3.5 Inspection Every 250 Hrs (or one year). (1) Replace the Fuel Tank Refer to 4.3.1(4).” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Raw-water pump impeller | 1,000 hrs or 4 yrs | “The impeller must be replaced with new one periodically (every 1000 hrs or 4 years whichever comes first).” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Coolant replacement & freeze-point test | 1 yr | “Replace the fresh water coolant Every year When long life coolant is used of a specified type (see page 24), a replaceme” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Air filter / intake silencer | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “4.3.5 Inspection Every 250 Hrs (or one year).” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Exhaust mixing elbow inspection | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “4.3.5 Inspection Every 250 Hrs (or one year).” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Drive belts inspect / replace | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Replace the alternator driving belt with new one every 1000 hours or four years, whichever comes first, even if there is” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Valve clearance check / adjust | 1,000 hrs or 4 yrs | “4.3.6 Inspection Every 1000 Hrs (or 4 years). (1) Inspection and Adjustment of Intake/ Exhaust Valve Clearance.” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Injector test / service | 1,000 hrs or 4 yrs | “4.3.6 Inspection Every 1000 Hrs (or 4 years). ... (2) Inspect and Adjust the Fuel Injection Spray Condition.” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Inspect/adjust fuel injection timing (dealer) | 1,000 hrs or 4 yrs | “4.3.6 Inspection Every 1000 Hrs (or 4 years). ... (4) Inspect and Adjust the Fuel Injection Timing” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Replace flexible engine mounts | 1,000 hrs or 4 yrs | “Be sure to replace the Yanmar flexible engine mounts every 1000 hours or 4 years, whichever comes first.” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Breather diaphragm assembly inspection (dealer) | 1,000 hrs or 4 yrs | “4.3.6 Inspection Every 1000 Hrs (or 4 years). ... (5) Diaphragm assembly inspection” — manufacturer, j30.us |
| Check wiring connectors | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “4.3.5 Inspection Every 250 Hrs (or one year).” — manufacturer, j30.us |
Service part numbers (9)
| Oil filter | Yanmar 119305-35170 Replaces 119305-35151, 119660-35150 |
“3YM30 Basic Service Kit up to serial #E01732 ... 119305-35170 FILTER ASSY, D68XL65 (Oil)” — dealer, oldportmarine.com · “It fits Yanmar 1GM10, 2GM20F, 2YM15, 3GM, 3GM30F, 3JH2E, 3YM30, 4JH3E engines. Cross Reference: 119305-35151 119660-3515” — dealer, deltadieselparts.com |
| Fuel filter | Yanmar 104500-55710 | “Fuel Filter Element 1 104500-55710 / Fuel Filter O-Ring 1 24341-000440” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “3YM30 Basic Service Kit up to serial #E01732 ... 104500-55710 ELEMENT, FUEL FILTER” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Raw-water impeller | Yanmar 128990-42570 Replaces 128990-42200 |
“3YM30 Basic Service Kit up to serial #E01732 ... 128990-42570 IMPELLER KIT” — dealer, oldportmarine.com · “(Supersedes part number: 128990-42200) ... 2YM15 3YM20 3YM27A, 3YM30R 3YM30” — dealer, palmerpower.com |
| Drive belt early 3YM30 / 3YM20, below the serial break |
Yanmar 128990-77350 | “128990-77350 3YM30 up to serial #E01732 Belt” — dealer, oldportmarine.com · “S/W Pump Belt 1 128990-77350 < E00304” — dealer, ellebogen.com |
| Drive belt later 3YM30 / 3YM20, from the serial break |
Yanmar 104511-78780 | “104511-78780 3YM30 starting serial #E01733 Belt” — dealer, oldportmarine.com · “S/W Pump Belt 1 104511-78780 E00305 >” — dealer, ellebogen.com |
| Drive belt June 2004 up to serial E20847 |
Yanmar 129612-42290 | “Alternator V-Belt 1 129612-42290 June 2004 > / < E20847” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “3YM30 Basic Service Kit up to serial #E01732 ... 129612-42290 V-BELT, A37.5 (Alternator)” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Drive belt from serial E20848 (120 A alternator) |
Yanmar 128990-77580 | “Alternator Flat Belt 1 128990-77580 E20848 >” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “3YM30 Basic Service Kit starting serial #E20848 ... Serpentine belt 128990-77580” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Air filter | Yanmar 128270-12540 | “Air Filter Element 1 128270-12540” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “128270-12540 Air Element” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
| Thermostat | Yanmar 128990-49800 | “Thermostat 1 128990-49800 / Thermostat Gasket N/A Not Fitted” — dealer, ellebogen.com · “128990-49800 Thermostat” — dealer, oldportmarine.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Model sources (9)
practical-sailor.com · listingsport.com · mondialbroker.com · theyachtmarket.com · en.wikipedia.org · uwjachtmakelaar.nl · yanmar.com · scanboat.com · jeanneau.com
Other Jeanneau models
- Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36.2 1998–?
- Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 1998–2004
- Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 43 DS 1994–2006
Researched from public sources. Spotted an error? The sources are listed above — tell us what they got wrong.