Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 509 Buyer's Guide
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 509 occupies a distinct niche on the brokerage market: a 50-foot Philippe Briand cruiser built from 2011 through 2015, with a solid hand-laid hull and an adaptable fractional rig that still reads as contemporary. For a buyer weighing a used example, the boat’s layout variety and equipment tiers matter more than any single specification, and a careful look at documented construction details will separate a sound purchase from a tired one.
Layouts on the Used Market
Charter four-cabin versions are the more common on the used market, but both private and ex-charter examples are available. The 509 was offered with three, four, or five cabins, and the alternative layouts place an in-line saloon galley to starboard with four- or five-cabin arrangements and two to four heads. A three-stateroom boat gives a forward master with separate shower and two aft doubles sharing a head, while the owner’s cabin in some sail plans carries a notably large berth. Below, the T-shaped galley and aft-facing nav station that doubles as settee seating reflect a layout built for two working cooks and relaxed living, with sustainable teak-colored Alpi woodwork rather than solid timber.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most used 509s you encounter will commonly carry a bimini, chartplotter, electric winches, swim platform, and furling main, which together define the boat’s short-handed sail-handling character. Often-seen additions include autopilot, teak decks, bow thruster, air conditioning, solar, cockpit shower, and heating — a cluster that speaks to comfort and temperate-climate cruising. For buyer consequence, the power and energy side is worth scrutiny: a bow thruster (often paired with the 360 Docking joystick system) and solar inputs change anchoring and autonomy, while the standard 75hp Yanmar saildrive is the heartbeat of any example. Canvas and sail handling are led by the furling main and electric winches; navigation is centered on the chartplotter and autopilot. Less commonly, you may find a freezer, life raft, inverter, or hot water as owner upgrades rather than factory fit.
What to Inspect
The hull is solid hand-laid fiberglass with a blister-resistant barrier coat below the waterline, and an interior counter-molded grid is laminated in for reinforcement with cutouts for high-load access anchor. Weight is saved and rigidity gained through the injection-molded cored deck. Confirm the folding prop reorientation behavior noted by testers when stopping, and check the sail locker for absent shelving. The shoal-keel option was fitted to some test boats, so verify draft against the specified 7 feet 5 inches deep or 5 feet 8 inches shoal.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Used Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 509s typically appear in the Virgin Islands, British; United States; Greece; Croatia; Italy; and Türkiye. For a buyer, the checklist is straightforward: confirm the layout matches intended use (charter four-cabin common, private three-cabin also available), verify the core equipment tier (bimini, chartplotter, electric winches, swim platform, furling main), and inspect the hull grid bonding and deck coring. A joystick docking-equipped example with solar and a bow thruster suits Mediterranean or Caribbean use; a bare boat without those is a candidate for owner upgrade.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 509. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 18 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | 2 | $269,832 | — |
| Feb 25 | 1 | $270,000 | +0.1% |
| May 25 | 1 | $255,213 | -5.5% |
| Jun 25 | 1 | $383,474 | +50.3% |
| Jul 25 | 1 | $174,836 | -54.4% |
| Aug 25 | 2 | $257,883 | +47.5% |
| Sep 25 | 7 | $208,638 | -19.1% |
| Oct 25 | 6 | $210,687 | +1.0% |
| Nov 25 | 2 | $238,575 | +13.2% |
| Dec 25 | 3 | $195,816 | -17.9% |
| Jan 26 | 2 | $289,622 | +47.9% |
| Feb 26 | 2 | $254,852 | -12.0% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $151,090 | -40.7% |
| Apr 26 | 13 | $221,459 | +46.6% |
| May 26 | 8 | $174,375 | -21.3% |
| Jun 26 | 5 | $238,943 | +37.0% |
| Jul 26 | 5 | $200,000 | -16.3% |
| Aug 26 | 2 | $197,408 | -1.3% |
Where they're listed
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 509 listings appear across 12 countries. United States has the most listings with 13 (24.1%), followed by British Virgin Islands and Greece.
Country view
54 listings · 12 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $200,000 | 13 | 6 | 24.1% |
| British Virgin Islands | $124,000 | 10 | 1 | 18.5% |
| Greece | $195,816 | 7 | 3 | 13.0% |
| Croatia | $208,638 | 7 | 0 | 13.0% |
| Italy | $263,979 | 6 | 1 | 11.1% |
| United Kingdom | $292,218 | 3 | 0 | 5.6% |
| Saint Martin | $138,923 | 2 | 1 | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $259,340 | 2 | 0 | 3.7% |
| Australia | $290,228 | 1 | 0 | 1.9% |
| Spain | $383,474 | 1 | 0 | 1.9% |
| Guadeloupe | $332,188 | 1 | 0 | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $313,969 | 1 | 0 | 1.9% |
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