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Sailing yacht · 47 ft (14 m) · Lefkada
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- jeanneau
- Modèle
- sun odyssey 490
- Longueur
- 47 ft (14 m)
- Passagers
- 8
- Cabines
- 4
Verdict
A spacious, modern cruising yacht with strong liveaboard comfort, easy sail handling, and versatile layout options. It is not the sharpest performer in the class, but it balances family-friendly sailing, volume, and offshore capability well.
Avantages
- +Wide beam creates a large cockpit and generous interior volume
- +Twin-rudder, modern hull design improves control and tracking
- +Flexible 2 to 5 cabin layouts suit cruising and charter use
- +Large tankage supports extended cruising
- +Good accommodation for up to 8 guests in this configuration
Inconvénients
- −Performance is competent rather than sport-oriented
- −Wide stern and high volume add windage in light air
- −Size and systems can make close-quarters docking less forgiving
- −Deep draft version may limit access to shallow anchorages
The Sun Odyssey 490 is a modern Jeanneau cruising design with a strong emphasis on space, ergonomic deck layout, and easy movement onboard. Its broad beam and twin-rudder configuration give it the volume and cockpit size expected of a 47-foot yacht, while the multiple cabin layouts show that it was designed with both private cruising and charter operation in mind.
On the water, the 490 is best described as stable, predictable, and confidence-inspiring rather than especially lively. The hull form and sail plan are aimed at balanced cruising performance, with good control and tracking, but the boat’s substantial volume and beam mean it is more about effortless passage-making than fast point-to-point sailing. The twin-rudder setup helps handling, especially when heeled.
Comfort is one of the model’s strongest points. With four cabins in this version, it offers practical sleeping capacity for eight guests and enough storage and tankage for extended stays aboard. The interior is geared toward cruising comfort, with a layout that should suit families or charter groups well, though the emphasis on space means some owners will find it less intimate and less nimble than narrower rivals.
In value terms, the Sun Odyssey 490 sits in the mainstream of premium production cruising yachts: not cheap, but well equipped in concept and broad in appeal. It makes sense for buyers who prioritize accommodation, easy handling, and a flexible layout over outright sailing excitement.
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