Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 51 — For Sale

The Sun Odyssey 51 is an outstanding bluewater sailing yacht designed by world-renowned naval architect Bruce Farr and distinguished by a unique interior created by design icon Philippe Starck. This model is known for its excellent sailing performance, structural strength and exceptional comfort both underway and at anchor.

A very well-maintained vessel, fully equipped for ocean passages and ready to sail immediately.

Interior Layout

• Owner’s version

• Spacious forward owner’s cabin with a private en-suite bathroom and toilet, plus a 20-inch flat-screen TV

• Two aft guest cabins with double beds, each with its own en-suite bathroom and toilet

• Skipper’s cabin in the forepeak, with a separate private entrance from the deck

• Exceptionally spacious, bright and welcoming central saloon with a 30-inch flat-screen TV

• Fully equipped galley with a gas cooker, oven, ice maker and two refrigerators, which can be used as a fridge and freezer

• Full-size chart table and navigation station

• Highly functional layout providing outstanding comfort for full-time liveaboard use

Main Specifications

• Make and model: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 51

• Year of manufacture: 1992 (model series)

• Overall length (LOA): 15.35 m

• Beam: 4.85 m

• Draft: 2.40 m

• Air draft: 21.00 m

• Hull and deck: Solid fibreglass construction with teak decking (teak deck showing approximately 30% wear)

• Flag: French

• CE certification: Category A (Ocean)

Engine and Anchoring Equipment

• Engine: Yanmar 4JH2DTE Turbo diesel, 88 hp, shaft drive

• Gearbox: ZF30M

• Engine hours: Approximately 4,500 hours

• Bow thruster: Vetus 2,000 W bow thruster with a new 100 Ah battery

• Anchoring system:

  • Lofrans X3 1,700 W vertical electric windlass

  • 60 metres of galvanised chain plus 50 metres of 18 mm nylon anchor rode

  • Equipment sized for secure anchoring in exposed waters

Electrical System, Autonomy and Equipment

• Generator: Whisper Power MGV4, installed in 2020

• Solar panels: Sharp 260 W with Victron 150/35 MPPT controller

• Alternators: 2 × 80 A alternators

• Inverter: Victron Phoenix 12 V / 220 V, 1,200 W

• Battery charger: Victron 80 A

• Battery bank:

  • Engine starting battery: 1 × 150 Ah (new)

  • Service battery bank: 3 × 150 Ah

  • Generator battery: 1 × 40 Ah

  • Bow thruster battery: 1 × 100 Ah (new)

Rigging, Sails and Sail Handling

• High-quality sails:

  • In-mast furling mainsail made from Taffeta / Dyneema fabric, in excellent condition

  • Furling genoa made from Taffeta / Dyneema fabric, in excellent condition

• Winches and sail handling:

  • 6 Harken electric winches, models 64.2 and 46.2

  • WinchRite electric winch handle

  • Simplified rigging with a spinnaker boom, allowing easy handling by a small crew

Water, Comfort and Dinghy

• Freshwater capacity: An impressive 1,000 litres, distributed across five stainless-steel tanks

• Fuel tank: 380 litres

• Heating: Independent heating system (warm-air heating)

• Deck protection: Sprayhood over the companionway, bimini top, windscreen cover and sunbathing cushions

• Tender: Plastimo inflatable dinghy (2018) for four people, with a 2 hp Yamaha four-stroke outboard (2015) and stainless-steel davits

Navigation Electronics and Safety

• Autohelm ST 7000 autopilot

• Furuno DSR4W radar (Wi-Fi)

• AIS transponder and fixed VHF radio

• EPIRB2 emergency radio beacon, valid until 2028

• Wind, speed and depth instruments (wind indicator, depth sounder and log)

Overall Condition

The Sun Odyssey 51 is a rare and highly sought-after sailing yacht, valued for its outstanding seaworthiness, generous interior volume and high level of comfort. This owner’s version, fully prepared for circumnavigation, represents an ideal opportunity for an ocean-going sailing programme or full-time liveaboard life.

Viewings can be arranged by appointment. A complete vessel dossier is available upon request.