Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 Performance Buyer's Guide
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 Performance is a Briand-designed performance cruiser built from 2004 through 2008, and used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 Performance boats remain a recognizable presence for shoppers wanting a light, rig-forward 45-footer. Both private three-cabin and ex-charter four-cabin versions appear on the brokerage market, with former charter units common.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner-oriented three-cabin boats and charter-grade four-cabin examples are both well represented among used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 Performance yachts; ex-charter hulls are a common sight. The three-cabin arrangement carries six berths with above-average headroom, while the four-cabin charter layout trades some owner privacy for payload flexibility. Either layout keeps the coachroof traveler that leaves the cockpit clear.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Power and energy systems on used examples commonly include lithium batteries and autopilot, with solar showing up as a less frequent owner addition. Navigation is typically covered by a chartplotter and AIS, both commonly fitted. Sail-handling upgrades often feature electric winches and a spinnaker or asymmetric spinnaker, with a bow thruster appearing as an occasional owner upgrade. Comfort items such as hot water are common, while a bimini, dodger, cockpit shower, and radar sit in the less-commonly-seen tier.
What to Inspect
Check the Max Prop and short racing pulpit for wear, and verify the Dyform standing rigging and Dyneema running rigging condition. Confirm the racing furler with twin-groove foil and removable drum operates smoothly.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 Performance boats are typically found in France, Greece, and Belgium. For a shopper, the short checklist is: confirm layout (three-cabin owner vs four-cabin ex-charter), verify rig and furler condition, and expect common fitments of lithium, autopilot, chartplotter, and AIS while treating bow thruster and solar as bonuses.
- France, Greece, Belgium are the typical markets
- Three-cabin and four-cabin both common
- Ex-charter examples frequent
- Check rig, furler, and Max Prop
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 Performance. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 2 | $130,309 | — |
| May 26 | 4 | $200,918 | +54.2% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $200,918 | 0.0% |
| Jul 26 | 4 | $175,000 | -12.9% |
Where they're listed
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45 Performance listings appear across 4 countries. France has the most listings with 5 (45.5%), followed by United States and Belgium.
Country view
11 listings · 4 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $200,918 | 5 | 1 | 45.5% |
| United States | $175,000 | 4 | 4 | 36.4% |
| Belgium | $148,105 | 1 | 0 | 9.1% |
| Greece | $177,898 | 1 | 0 | 9.1% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
11 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Sun Odyssey 45.2 | 46.42' | $ 127,222 | 132 | 33 |
| Performance Sun Odyssey 45 DS | 45.11' | $ 199,900 | 109 | 23 |
| Performance Sun Odyssey 49 | 49.16' | $ 172,587 | 109 | 23 |
| Performance Sun Odyssey 45 | 45.01' | $ 167,954 | 104 | 26 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 43 | 43.34' | $ 110,039 | 63 | 7 |
| Grand Soleil 45 German Frers | 44.25' | $ 195,753 | 51 | 19 |
| Swan 45 | 45.37' | $ 318,449 | 14 | 1 |
| Beneteau First 45 (Farr) | 46.59' | $ 190,274 | 14 | 0 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 45 PerformanceYou are here | — | $ 175,000 | 11 | 5 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 44 I Perf. | 45.11' | $ 129,000 | 11 | 0 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45.1 | 46.42' | $ 101,123 | 10 | 2 |