The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 is a well-regarded cruising sailboat that combines performance, comfort, and seaworthiness. Designed by renowned naval architect Philippe Briand, the Sun Odyssey 45 is part of the Sun Odyssey line, which is known for its strong build quality and attention to detail. Below are some detailed aspects that contribute to the seaworthiness of these fine vessels.
“Janey” features a modern elongated hull shape with a fine entry and a broad beam. This design reduces drag and allows the boat to slice through waves efficiently, contributing to its overall speed and stability. The wide beam also provides ample interior space and stability at anchor.
The hull is constructed using a solid fiberglass laminate with a balsa core that provides strength while keeping the weight down. Jeanneau employs a rigorous quality control process to ensure that each boat is built to withstand the rigors of offshore
She is equipped with a deep fin keel and a balanced rudder. The deep keel lowers the center of gravity, enhancing stability and performance while also allowing for better upwind sailing. The rudder is designed for quick response and control, which is vital in challenging conditions.
Featuring a fractional sloop rig with a high-aspect ratio mainsail and a self-tacking jib option. This rigging arrangement allows for efficient sail handling, particularly when short-handed. The sail plan is designed to optimize performance in a variety of wind conditions, making the boat versatile for different sailing environments.
The design incorporates safety features such as robust handrails, high freeboard, and strategically placed winches that facilitate safe movement on deck. The cockpit is designed to provide protection for the crew, allowing for safe operation even in inclement weather. Resting on a Mooring in the US Virgin Islands she awaits a offer.
Accommodations
- Forward berth sleeps 2, with private head, shower, and storage.
- Main cabin has starboard side settee, spacious galley runs length of the port side.
- Nav station to starboard aft of settee
- Two heads forward of the two aft berths on either side
- Aft cabins with hanging lockers and large storage area
Interior comfort and amenities
- End two burner stove and oven
- 12v electric Fridge and freezer Top load freezer and refrigerator
- Propane shut off valve
- Vented propane locker
- First Aid kit
- Water pressure
- Plates cup and pans
- 6 overhead lights
- Storage cabinets
- Double stainless steel sinks
Electronics and navigational equipment
- Simrad chartplotter
- Raymarine autopilot
- Raymarine Depth sounder
- Raymarine wind speed / direction gauge
Electrical Systems
- Solar panels ( 400 watts )
- 4 AGM batteries ( new 2025 )
- House 12v system
- 220v shore power system
- Sinergex Puresine 1000 Inverter
- Shore power and cords
- Battery monitor
Additional Equipment
- Sunbrella Bimini
- cockpit table
- Cockpit cushions
- 8 Lewmar deck hatches - lots of ventilation!
- Stereo
- Custom mattresses in all three cabins
- toilet in all three cabins
- Dock line
- Fenders
- Dock hose
Mechanical equipment
- 3 electric Rule bilge pumps
- 2 Purple k fire extinguishers
- 3 bladed bronze alloy propeller
- Emergency tiller
Deck and cockpit equipment
- 35 lb CQR anchor
- 100 of one inch rode
- Lofrans windlass
- 3 winch handles and holders
- Pro Furl roller furling system
Sails & Rigging
- Deck stepped anodized aluminum mast
- Main Sail
- Standing rigging
- Running rigging
- ( 2 ) Harken two speed 53 self-tailing winches
- ( 2 ) Harken two speend 44 self-tailing winches
- 1 40 self-tailing Harken winch
- Rigid boom vang
- 12 Spinlock cam cleats
- Lazy jacks
- Main sail Stack Pack
- Report Listing Cancel Report
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