Jeanneau Sun Magic 44 Sailboats for Sale

Layouts on the Used Market

The four-cabin charter layout appears more often on the resale market, though two-cabin versions are also available, and ex-charter boats are a common sight. The ex-charter history usually means heavier cabin wear and more frequent systems cycling, but also a maintenance trail from fleet service. Private versions may show nicer finishes at the cost of unknown gaps in the record.

Equipment and Common Upgrades

Most boats on the market carry an autopilot, bimini, chartplotter, solar panels, and a life raft as standard resale equipment. Often-seen additions include an inverter, hot water, radar, and a dodger. Less common owner upgrades run from watermakers and wind generators to bow thrusters, dinghy davits, and heating — a buyer should treat those as bonuses rather than expected kit. A furling main and teak decks show up as occasional upgrades, and a cockpit shower or AIS unit appears on some boats.

What to Inspect

Inspection centers on era-normal items. Confirm which keel the hull carries — the fin draws about 6.99 to 7.29 feet, the stub/centreboard about 4.89 to 5.19 feet dependent on load — and check the iron keel for corrosion at the joint. The shaft-drive Yanmar should be traced for seal condition. The teak interior warrants a look for soft spots or previous repairs, and the fiberglass deck for any crazing.

Availability and Buyer's Takeaway

These boats turn up across the United States, Grenada, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Denmark. For a shopper, the short list is: verify keel type and draft against intended cruising grounds, confirm the rig option and whether a genoa is fitted, check the iron keel and shaft seal, and assess teak interior condition. Choose a four-cabin ex-charter boat for capacity and records, or a two-cabin private example for quieter use.