Rik Ne EE eh N ODYSSEY 52.2 ‘Through this sloop, built at their yard in Les Herbiers, Jeanueau ave deuusuated thal, alougside awide range of products destined for the most eclectic of cients, they can also build larger sailing boats and incorporate key phrases in their specifications such as elegant lines, optimization of life on board and performance. An ambitious programme, but one that they have risen to admirably. Words by Patrick Mouton. Photos by Guillaume Plisson a= flowing lines coupled with a ‘Cannes and Genoa show lig ofan exhibition hal, having sec her equipped wih a tuthing ladder which is i the ate Mediterranein summer. stored neatly undera iting sep, agin, Bruce Barr's magic pencil has created With Category 2 safery equipment, the SunOdyssey 52.2 is well-equipped 10 cope wih jercondiions. And, her ease of handling means that tne sime preparation is invonea wheter one ss going fora staple he Porquerclles, locker equipped with an elect windlass tlesigned to house the sal wardrobe, moor ing lines, fenders and toys. The deck is a without being untesheic, allowing easy movement, especialy around the mast, The sidedecks are Surprisingly wide net a all cutered Sig sagas ie Waser fas, ie sidedecks ici would easily accommo- been spared as farasfitings are concerned lisincivey noticeable in the robust solid ceak hardrals or the steps, also in teas and rounded so as (o ease ascending an Above: Light pouring in rom the saloon's ample pert fghts and deck hatches, further 10 comortably, the dning ares to port Is Apna, chee Riad ter, ta owner enaulte cabin has ample storage ‘soace and is compete with a private ddesk/tudy area. Opposite below: Two ‘mare doubles, aft each al having an en: ‘suite bathroom ~ complete the accomme- dation layout The particularly spacious cockpit is fined with 4 foding table, allowing eight people .0 dine oF have cocktails in the sur uc at ue a sees cuted he powerful gererator, easily accessible from addition 0 th xtensively-equipped instr inderone ofthe dished helms man's seats are sisted the two gas tanks, the lifrat being housed in one ofthe lock ers in the main cockpit, On the transcm/bathing platiorm, 4 simple pres which suiner the mast an ention for a taller mua i zal il the deeke gear is by Harken, the halyands all coming back t0 the muin hatch, easing the setting of sails he boat is fined wah manual winches. which den’ really pose much ofa problem although an electric winch would have been‘welcomed to fini timing the Fully-bat- teaed mains Auwilary power aboard the Sun Odyssey 522 comes from an 8Ohp Yanmar diesel lire fuel tank. The engine space ompanionway iy fea each side in portholes are 13 ded the very Hehe and airy ambience er of ths light allows the high quality of the blond tek wood fnish to be seen. A further light-enkancing fictor is the contrasting white deckhend ‘The model tesied was fined with a large ‘owner's cabin fornard complete with ample Slunige space, a doune bee and a des with 4 recess to accommodate a portable com- DOWN BELOW, ONE IS IMMEDI ATELY STRUCK BY THE IMMENSITY OF NATURAL LIGHT. A TOTAL OF 14 PORTHOLES AND 13 DECK HATCHES CONTRIBUTE TO THE ‘VERY LIGHT AND AIRY AMBIENCE ing table allowing eight pcople to itn com Ter. On the oppeste side is the galley, con sisting of wo sinks an oven, a fourrring hob, fs ouerowme oven, a fildge, a deep freexe aed a dish hes desea Gn The replant uth a ssacking machine Hot and cold fresh water isdeivered under pres siate.and the boats flesh water exacity is 1€00 lites. Everything has been thought of \wih comfox in mind. At-conditioning ane Ipeating ~ depending on the season and the latitude ~ CD player, thick cushions and Caretully-positioned hignting 10 tacititate ceanforible evening reaalng Te avagatin sth i springy age with significan: all around, tion table is an slecteical panel which when cened tp. pives aes tall the ri cuitry which is easily dstinguishable with a double bed, hanging locker and rads each side. On this version of the 2, the layoutwes imerded for three cou 1 sall aboard in. complete BoE isesri0«. 95bines racy lowing lines witha comfort fac- {cr which leaves Mite room or improvement Hieres ccnvdtions allowed us perfeemanes inspite of is cane ture farther offshore The engine controls are stint the cockpit ssarboad steering posi on, Ar 1000rpm, we teed in and put the buoys ute enarance to tne port to see pst how easly the boa munoeuvred =she tacks in ber own lengh, Beware of he threth contol, which wes surpasingly senstive andalso of the poor vsbilty rom the see ng pe ef, which sno ave teen dismounted tor these de i ual bay, ole Ge Reads mere chid!’s py, Severs ail pants of sail, ally ia the demonststed the bouts the hls far ness and the long waterline lenath ver responsible for her geod lightai rmance. In ste of he light ai were easy a he fost quick aeceented Up 10 fll speed once again through the sta wat dunt, oh semper ez her 15-anne displacenens hours lates, there sas absolutely no ad test how well the bore handled nde power, The soune-rroofing and tion measures were more thar adequate scent of course atthe highest chrotle set tings. The beat moved well retuming ‘knots at 20,0epm, 65 knots at 2500rpm and oot UDP, In ease oF at 3600rom the low displayed 82 Imes with very pleasant wake [xt but zot least, Jeanneau allows the boat to be significantly customised with a system of six diferent Packs available, For exam ple the ‘executive Pack’ allows for an offic \desk 1© be instilled in the onener’s state The rieauge Puen mcludes a com- | plcely tealstaid deck along with stainless In each hathvocen ‘The ‘Performance Pack induces the tallor niet. pranarwely men tioned, high-tech sails, an oversized n headsail furkr, and a Max-Prop | prepelerto deliver orespeed and reduce | ‘when under sal The superior know-how of the Jeanneau varl is thoroughly demonstrated through: ca wa an aestneue and ultra veabie-in reronalised boat which can ecanplerely boti fom a boat-hardling point of view To seriously compete in the over: (152m) quality yacht market Jeanneas have fad to adept this kind of philosophy And, when the cumrert order book for the bout i considered, this goal seems to have been achioved, a {OA 1559 6 Lut o7msaRin Beam 450158 11h) Draught +f (tin) Displaement ‘Sinus Balast 5 ores Mainsal area 29 Sena area 27 gres_vuma rp of ep maine se uel 40 ies Design na Caan Term Buller seomew Newca 2805 ex irs 25164 20 2567 3765,