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Accommodation
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Highlights & Features
The 1996 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 is a prestigious blue-water cruiser designed by Bruce Farr, offering a rare combination of high-performance racing pedigree and luxurious, long-range comfort. Known as a centerpiece of elite charter fleets, this dual-helm yacht is engineered for effortless handling
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About This Yacht
Step aboard timeless performance and offshore capability with this 1996 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50, a proven bluewater cruiser designed for serious sailors who demand both comfort and speed. Built by the renowned French shipyard Jeanneau, this Sun Odyssey 50 blends sleek performance lines with spacious liveaboard luxury. Serenity's recent racing pedigree includes the BVI race to Virgin Gorda, the Peter Island Race (3rd in the Salt Island race - day 2), the French Cap Race (6th place), and the Three Sheets Regatta (3rd place to St. Croix).
Racing or cruising, Serenity checks all the boxes of a capable and comfortable bluewater sailing vessel.
Performance Meets Precision
Designed for offshore passages and fast coastal cruising, the Sun Odyssey 50 features:
- Dual helm cockpit layout for superior visibility, sail handling, and easy maneuvering
- Responsive, balanced steering with excellent upwind performance
- Powerful yet manageable sail plan
- Solid fiberglass hull construction built for strength and longevity
Whether crossing oceans or enjoying spirited weekend races, this yacht delivers confident handling in a wide range of conditions.
Spacious & Comfortable Interior
Below deck, you’ll find a thoughtfully designed layout perfect for extended cruising:
- Generous salon with abundant natural light
- Fully equipped galley with ample storage
- Multiple private cabins for owners and guests
- Large navigation station for serious passagemaking
- Warm wood finishes throughout for a classic nautical feel
This vessel comfortably accommodates family, guests, or crew while maintaining privacy and functionality.
Built for Adventure
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 is known for its offshore pedigree and reliable construction. Ideal for:
- Bluewater passagemaking
- Caribbean cruising
- Liveaboard lifestyle
- Performance-oriented sailors who appreciate dual helm control
Highlights
✔ 50-foot performance cruiser
✔ Dual helm cockpit configuration
✔ Proven offshore design
✔ Comfortable, spacious accommodations
✔ Classic 1990s Jeanneau craftsmanship
If you’re searching for a capable, well-balanced yacht that combines performance sailing with liveaboard comfort, this 1996 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 is ready for her next adventure.
DH Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Engel & Völkers Yachting. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
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Cabin Features
– Cabin lighting mostly LEDs
– (2) 16000 BTU A/C units with reverse cycle heat
– Pressurized Water System
– Electric water heater with engine heating
– Spectra Ventura 200T watermaker
– 6 Cubic Ft Fridge
– 5 Cubic Ft Freezer
– (3) Heads with shower
– (3) Cabins each with in-suite head
– (3) electric Raritan toilets 1 fresh water, 2 sea water
– Master Cabin Suite with walk in closet and King size bunk
– New Force 10 stove with 4 burners
– Microwave 900 w
– Hella Cabin Fans (6) three speed (very quiet)
Deck Gear
– Anchor (2)
– Sun shades to cover entire boat
– Middle shade has solar panels (6) with room for 2 more
– Cockpit cushions
– Swim platform ladder
– BBQ Grill
– Swim Platform Shower
Electrical System
– 110v AC 50 Amp service well placed outlets throughout
– AC Electric panel with digital meter
– DC Electric panel with battery meter
– DC Outlet multiple locations
– 3KW Xantrex Inverter /charger with remote control on Electric panel
– MasterVolt 50Amp battery charger
– Lithium LiPro House Batteries
– 2 Engine Start Batteries (2025)
– Solar panels (2) 300W flexible panels
– Vectron 75/15 solar charge controllers
– Battery combiner switch
– Generator Nextgen 5.5KW with remote control on Electric panel
– Sony Stereo
Mechanical Systems
– Bilge Pump and Alarms
– Holding Tanks (3)
– Water Tanks (3) two 80 ga, one 100 ga
– Perkins M90 (80.0 hp)
– NMEA 2000 sensors
– Dual Helm stations
– New instrument panel– Perkins M90 (80.0 hp)
– NMEA 2000 sensors
Navigational Equipment
– AIS System
– Autopilot Garmin
– Compass (2)
– GPS / Plotter Garmin 8610xsv
– GPS Antenna
– Masthead Light
– Navigation Lights
– VHF Standard Horizon with AIS and RAM mic at helm
– VHF Handheld floating Standard Horizon
– Inidium Go satellite phone
– Delorme inReach satellite phone
– Wired for Starlink
Rigging
– Standing Rigging
– Running Rigging
– Sheet Roller Cars
– Sloop Rig
– Traveler
– Winches
– Roller Furling Jib (130% Genoa)
– Main nearly new
Safety Equipment
– Emergency Tiller
– Propane Storage Locker (2) 10lb tanks
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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