Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 47 CC Buyer's Guide
Briand's 1991 Sun Odyssey 47 spawned a center-cockpit companion with just 40 examples of the nameplate finished. On the used market, the CC is defined by its midships helm and aft-owner-cabin separation rather than the raised-saloon visibility of the DS variant. Buyers shopping brokerage listings should understand the boat as a moderate-displacement cruiser with a Kevlar-reinforced hull, not a heavy offshore voyager.
Layouts on the Used Market
The CC's center-cockpit arrangement placed the steering station forward of the stern, reserving the aft section for a private owner's cabin — a layout that typically offered more privacy for that cabin than the standard or deck-saloon versions. The related 47 DS instead used a raised deck saloon for more light and headroom, so a CC buyer accepts lower saloon sightlines in exchange for a quiet stern retreat. With a 14.40-meter hull and 4.45-meter beam, the 47 CC gives a full-beam midsection without the DS's vertical expansion.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
With no consolidated equipment survey available, buyers should treat onboard gear as variable and verify each system aboard a specific yacht. The most consequential items to confirm are those supporting the boat's 580-liter water and 210-liter fuel capacities: tanks, plumbing, and any added purification or generation. Sail-handling gear on a masthead sloop of this size should be assessed for winch capacity and furling condition, while navigation electronics will reflect each owner's era rather than a factory standard.
What to Inspect
The 47 CC uses a fiberglass hull with Kevlar reinforcement and a bulb-fin keel with spade rudder anchor. Inspect the spade rudder stock and bearing for play, and examine the keel-bulb joint for impact or corrosion given the iron ballast. The Kevlar-reinforced laminate should be checked for osmotic blistering or delamination at through-hulls. With a ballast-displacement ratio of 36.7, the boat relies on its 4,400 kilograms of ballast for stiffness, so confirm the integrity of the ballast installation and any keel-bolt evidence.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Prospective owners should canvas broad brokerage channels rather than expect local concentration. For a buyer, the 47 CC rewards those wanting a private aft cabin in a performance-flavored 47-footer, but the 40-unit production means patience is required.
- Confirm center-cockpit aft-cabin privacy meets your liveaboard needs
- Survey spade rudder and bulb-keel joint carefully
- Verify tankage and drivetrain service history
- Accept limited availability due to low production count
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 47 CC. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 1 row
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26 | 1 | $133,222 | — |
Where they're listed
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 47 CC listings appear across 1 country. Martinique has the most listings with 1.
Country view
1 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinique | $133,222 | 1 | 0 | 100.0% |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Beneteau Oceanis 44 CC | 44.58' | $ 133,222 | 21 | 4 |
| Bavaria Yachts 47 | 48.06' | $ 126,005 | 20 | 7 |
| Bavaria Yachts 47 Cruiser | 47' | $ 127,430 | 14 | 3 |
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| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 47 CCYou are here | — | $ 133,222 | 1 | 0 |