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Sailing yacht · 44 ft (13 m) · Ibiza - Sant Antoni de Portmany
score d'expert
Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- jeanneau
- Modèle
- so 440
- Longueur
- 44 ft (13 m)
- Passagers
- 10
- Cabines
- 4
Verdict
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 is a modern cruising sailboat that blends distinctive styling, a broad interior range and easy short-handed handling. It is not the lightest or most performance-focused 44-footer, but it offers a practical, flexible package for family cruising and charter use.
Avantages
- +Wide choice of 2-, 3- or 4-cabin layouts
- +Up to 10 berths in the 4-cabin version
- +Large beam supports good interior volume
- +Twin helms and twin rudders aid control under sail
- +Well-suited to cruising and charter operations
Inconvénients
- −Displacement limits light-air performance compared with sportier rivals
- −Some layouts prioritize berths over storage and privacy
- −Fuel and water capacity are moderate for longer passagemaking
- −Deep, wide cockpit and split spaces can feel less compact than traditional cruisers
The Sun Odyssey 440 is a 44-foot cruising yacht with a clearly modern brief: plumb ends, a full-length chine, twin rudders and a wide beam for volume and stability. Jeanneau offers multiple interior configurations, including a four-cabin version that can sleep up to 10, which makes it especially adaptable for private cruising or charter fleets.
On the water, the design favors steady, confidence-inspiring handling over outright speed. The twin-helm/twin-rudder setup should improve grip and control when heeled, while the hull form and sail plan point to efficient cruising rather than racing. It should be a competent all-rounder, though not the sharpest performer in very light air or against more performance-biased 44-footers.
Inside, the boat benefits from the 4.29 m beam and the layout flexibility Jeanneau is known for, so livability is a strong point. The trade-off is that the most accommodation-heavy versions will naturally reduce storage and can feel busy compared with lower-capacity layouts. Overall value is solid because the model delivers a lot of usable space, a proven brand platform and broad market appeal without chasing premium-performance pricing.


