Jeanneau is developing the Sun Odyssey 350 as the successor to the Sun Odyssey 349, which has sold nearly 1,000 units since it launched 2013. Designed by Marc Lombard Yacht Design Group and Piaton Yacht Design, the 350 is the new entry model for the Sun Odyssey range and is scheduled to make its world premiere at Boot Dusseldorf from January 20-28, 2024.

Based on a new 32ft 8in chined hull with an inverted bow and an 11ft 9in beam, the Sun Odyssey 350 has an overall length of 35ft 9in with the integrated bowsprit, a light displacement of under 5.7 tonnes and a standard sail area of 592sqft (55sqm). The elongated bowsprit carries the anchor further forward and provides a tack point for reaching and downwind sails (Code 0 and asymmetric spinnaker).

Eric Levet of the Lombard studio said: “The Sun Odyssey 349 was a great success as sailors found the boat worked and handled well. On the Sun Odyssey 350, we’ve sought to add a bit more volume while creating a seaworthy boat that’s fast and enjoyable to sail. Our objective was to manage to do better and offer more comfort, while the 350 also gains in initial stability as she’s stiffer than the 349.

“The 350 has a greater sail area and is equipped with a square-top mainsail, which makes her fantastic in light winds. She has the greatest sail area on the [35ft] market and a light displacement, which yields strong performance. She’s a joy to sail in just five knots of wind.”

The yacht has twin rudders, while keel options comprise standard (1,580kg) with a draft of 6ft 6in, shoal (1,860kg) with a draft of 4ft 9in and lifting (1,522kg) with a draft from 4ft 2in to 8ft 4in. Without a backstay, the rigging features 30° swept spreaders, enabling the skipper to sail while seated at one of the two aft helm stations.

The cockpit features symmetrical benches and a foldable table in the centre, while offering easy movement from the companionway to the large swim platform. The yacht also features Jeanneau’s flush, walkaround side decks and long handrails on either side of the coachroof.

Water capacity can range from 206 litres to 336 litres, while propulsion options include a 29hp Yanmar shaft drive or, for inland or sheltered waters, a Torqeedo Cruise 6.0 FP TorqLink fixed pod electric motor.

Below deck, the interior benefits from natural light through windows in the hull and coachroof, while fittings and furniture are characterised by gentle, rounded edges.

Accessed by a three-step companionway, the saloon includes an L-shaped galley with plentiful storage to starboard of the stairs, with the bathroom to the port side. Forward, the saloon includes a central folding table integrating the mast, with facing bench sofas on either side, although the port side has the option of a chart table at the aft end of the settee.

Accommodation includes a master suite forward and the aft option of two guest cabins or one VIP and a store room, with the latter allowing for a larger bathroom with separate head and shower.

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