Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 I Perf. Buyer's Guide
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 I Perf. on the brokerage market is the performance variant of the Sun Odyssey 49i, designed by Philippe Briand and built from 2009 with an injection-molded deck and a taller mast and deeper keel than the standard boat. Buyers will encounter both ex-charter and private examples, and the two interior layouts remain in circulation. This guide focuses on what to look for and how the boat is typically equipped when shopping used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 I Perf. sailboats.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The three-cabin model has a large owner’s stateroom forward with separate head and shower enclosures and twin aft double cabins with a shared head, while the four-cabin/four-head layout carries a removable panel to convert the forward space into one large cabin. The saloon combines a wine locker and nav station to starboard, an in-line galley to port with double sinks, fridge, and freezer, and a centerline bench that braces the cook and seats the U-shaped dinette. Six opening hatches and long side windows give the cabin abundant light.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
A code zero is commonly fitted on these boats. Often seen equipment includes a watermaker, solar, spinnaker, electric winches, hot water, bimini, dodger, dinghy davits, teak decks, cockpit shower, radar, chartplotter, starlink, and short-handed setup; an optional bow thruster and optional teak drop-leaf cockpit table were available from the builder, and the cockpit carries two leather-covered wheels with primary winches slightly recessed ahead of them. All sail-control lines lead aft to cabin-top rope clutches and winches, and a 140-percent genoa on a Facnor furler was standard rigging context.
What to Inspect
The documented record shows no structural defect, but survey should confirm the performance package’s 7-foot-9-inch cast-iron keel and the mast a couple of feet taller than standard are present if the Perf. designation is claimed, since the boat normally comes with a 7-foot-1-inch keel. Inspect the teak-trimmed steps at the sugar-scoop stern and any optional teak cockpit table for wear, and check the deep sail locker just aft of the anchor locker and the twin bow rollers on the nearly plumb bow for load-related condition. The injection-molded deck and forward-sloping coachroof nonskid should be walked for integrity.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats typically appear in the United States, Greece, Italy, and Martinique. For a shopper, the short checklist is: verify keel draft and mast height against the Perf. claim, confirm which of the two cabin layouts is fitted, and assess teak exterior trim and anchoring hardware rather than fearing undocumented systemic faults.
- Verify 7-foot-9-inch keel and taller mast on a true Perf.
- Choose three-cabin or four-cabin layout per intended use; ex-charter common.
- Inspect teak stern steps, sail locker, bow rollers, and injection-molded deck nonskid.
- Expect code zero commonly fitted; many creature-comfort upgrades often present.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 I Perf.. 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 25 | 1 | $ 91,613 | — |
| Aug 25 | 2 | $ 249,900 | +172.8% |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $ 194,922 | -22.0% |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $ 249,900 | +28.2% |
Where they're listed
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 I Perf. listings appear across 2 countries. United States has the most listings with 3 (75.0%), followed by Greece.
Country view
4 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $ 249,900 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Greece | $ 194,922 | 1 | 0 | 25.0% |
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11 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Sun Odyssey 49 | 49.16' | $ 170,806 | 105 | 20 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 519 | 51.67' | $ 235,001 | 91 | 23 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44 I | 45.11' | $ 137,000 | 85 | 20 |
| Performance Sun Odyssey 42 I | 42.16' | $ 136,989 | 70 | 19 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 469 | 46.1' | $ 216,834 | 64 | 14 |
| Beneteau 49 | 49.5' | $ 219,000 | 59 | 16 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 419 | 41.83' | $ 185,000 | 55 | 16 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 449 | 45.08' | $ 189,147 | 49 | 9 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 DS | 49.15' | $ 199,805 | 22 | 7 |
| Jeanneau Sun Sun Odyssey 44 I Perf. | 45.11' | $ 129,000 | 13 | 2 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 I Perf.You are here | — | $ 249,900 | 4 | 0 |