Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49, WORKING ON A DREAM

Broker’s Comments

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 is a well-built and versatile sailboat, offering a blend of performance, functional design, and great comfort. This model is suitable for both offshore voyages and coastal cruising and is reliable, stable, and easy to handle. It has got a sleek hull, short overhangs, a nearly plumb bow and long waterline.

The Sun Odyssey has sufficient power for light winds, excellent stability in stronger winds, and offers a smooth ride in challenging conditions.

Her capsizing index additionally indicates that she has got a high resistance to capsizing, making it a particularly reliable bluewater yacht. The hull is also reinforced with Kevlar in several areas, including the keel and other high-stress zones, ensuring extra strength and durability which can be very appreciated on the open ocean.

Below decks, the Sun Odyssey 49 is designed for comfort and practicality. The spacious master bedroom forward includes an en-suite head, while the two double cabins in the aft share one head. For larger families, the front cabin can also be divided into two separate cabins through a longitudinal attachable bulkhead. This would turn the boat into a 4-cabin version.

In the centre, you find a large and bright saloon that features a U-shaped dining area with a wooden table and spacious sofa. The galley is fully equipped with a large countertop, gas stove, oven, refrigerator, and double stainless-steel sinks, offering ample space for meal preparation. The navigation station has a large desk for charts, storage, integrated electronics, and a comfortable chair, perfect for short naps during night shifts.

Craftsmanship is evident throughout this boat, with quality woodwork, upholstery, and fittings. Numerous hatches and portholes provide good natural light and ventilation. The deck layout is designed for comfort and ease of use, with twin wheels for better visibility and helming. The large cockpit easily hosts eight crew members and includes a fixed table that doubles as a secure brace when the boat heels. A walkthrough transom in the stern makes water access easy and simplifies dinghy handling. Additional features include electric winch, a lot of sails, a bow thruster for better maneuverability, and a sturdy sprayhood and bimini for protection and visibility.

The owner of WORKING ON A DREAM, highlights the boat’s single-handed sailing capabilities. Even in really strong winds, she remains manageable thanks to her balanced sailplan and responsive helm. Regular maintenance, including haul-outs, rig inspections, and sail servicing, ensures the boat stays in good condition for her age. The engine has been well-maintained and preventive measures have been taken to the fuel system and other mechanical components.

Furthermore, WORKING ON A DREAM has an upgraded sailplan, providing enhanced speed and responsiveness. Fully equipped for long distance cruising with plenty of redundant systems, this yacht is now ready for her next adventure on all 7 oceans.

An excellent choice for those looking for a reliable, comfortable, and well-performing long-distance cruiser. Contact broker for more info.

Key Facts

• Yanmar 4JHR-TE, 75hp.
• Standard mast, fractional rig.
• New standing rigging in Dyform.
• New bow thruster.
• New windlass.
• New plotters.
• New Bimini .
• New Upholstery.
• Sails from North Sails in good condition.
• Watermaker.
• Downwind sails.
• 2 x spinnaker booms.
• Radar.
• Satellite phone.
• SSB-radio.
• Wind and hydro generator.
• Jordan Drogue.
• Big range of safety equipment.
• Prepared for long distance cruising with a lot of redundancy.

Owner’s Comments

When I retired, I dreamed of going deep-sea cruising with my two daughters and began searching for the perfect yacht. With a background in offshore racing, I knew I wanted a performance-oriented yacht. When I discovered the Sun Odyssey 49 at the Paris Boat Show, it immediately caught my attention.

I prefer to keep things simple and enjoy sailing with a small crew, and the boat has proven to be an ideal choice for family cruising. Her layout—with a master cabin forward and two aft cabins—worked well for us, but to enhance comfort during heavy seas, I also adapted the saloon to provide an additional berth.

She has never let me down, consistently delivering both comfort and performance. Under trade wind conditions, she regularly achieves daily runs of 160 to 190 nautical miles, making her an excellent passage maker.