Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 519 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 519 means looking at a 51-foot Philippe Briand flagship, a beamy cruiser with a modular interior and a serious sail-handling electronics suite available from the factory. Ex-charter examples are common, so inventory differs from a private-owner boat, but the fundamental platform—chine hull, long waterline, low-profile deck—is consistent across the model.
Layouts on the Used Market
Charter four-cabin versions are the more common on the used market, but both three- and five-cabin layouts are available, and ex-charter examples are common. The modular interior allows three to five cabins or space for a washer/dryer, with the forward owner's cabin carrying a queen island berth and en suite head, and guest cabins fitted with queen berths. The saloon settee converts to a berth via a removable-leg table, and the aft port seat doubles as a rear-facing nav station.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Used 519s commonly carry an autopilot, chartplotter, and bimini. Beyond those, you will often see air conditioning, electric winches, a swim platform, bow thruster, cockpit shower, and teak decks. A frequent owner upgrade cluster covers hot water, in-mast furling main, AIS, life raft, inverter, dodger, and freezer. For buyer consequence, focus on the power and energy side: four house batteries support the amenities, and an inverter or additional fridge/freezer matters for liveaboard use. On sail handling, electric Harken primaries and an in-mast furling main (often seen as an upgrade) reduce crew load, while the AST system with push-button Auto Trim and auto-tacking remains a notable factory option. Navigation is centered on Ray Marine screens at the starboard helm. Comfort items such as air conditioning and a cockpit shower shape warm-water cruising enjoyment.
What to Inspect
The L-shaped cast iron keel avoids snagging weed and lines, but check the keel-to-hull joint and surrounding gelcoat for impact or corrosion. The 1500-watt windlass carries the anchor well forward to avoid gelcoat damage on retrieval, so inspect the bowsprit and anchor locker for stress. The reinforced partitions between aft cabins include soundproofing—verify they are intact and not water-stained. The even light oak laminate floor should show no soft spots or trip edges, and the folding plexiglass shower door in the owner's head should seal.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the 519 include Greece, Croatia, Italy, Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, and the United States. For a buyer, the checklist is short: confirm cabin count against intended use, verify the AST system and electric winches function if specified, inspect the keel joint and bowsprit for stress, and confirm battery and galley equipment match your cruising plan.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 519. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 19 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | 1 | $322,454 | — |
| Mar 25 | 1 | $244,351 | -24.2% |
| Apr 25 | 1 | $306,833 | +25.6% |
| May 25 | 1 | $255,509 | -16.7% |
| Jun 25 | 2 | $188,221 | -26.3% |
| Jul 25 | 2 | $197,489 | +4.9% |
| Sep 25 | 8 | $195,146 | -1.2% |
| Oct 25 | 5 | $233,193 | +19.5% |
| Nov 25 | 3 | $273,361 | +17.2% |
| Dec 25 | 6 | $229,000 | -16.2% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $210,878 | -7.9% |
| Feb 26 | 4 | $278,939 | +32.3% |
| Apr 26 | 28 | $229,000 | -17.9% |
| May 26 | 10 | $259,414 | +13.3% |
| Jun 26 | 6 | $170,497 | -34.3% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $251,045 | +47.2% |
| Aug 26 | 5 | $262,863 | +4.7% |
| Sep 26 | 9 | $178,521 | -32.1% |
| Oct 26 | 4 | $319,290 | +78.9% |
Where they're listed
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 519 listings appear across 13 countries. Greece has the most listings with 16 (21.6%), followed by Antigua and Barbuda and Croatia.
Country view
74 listings · 13 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | $273,361 | 16 | 1 | 21.6% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $229,000 | 11 | 0 | 14.9% |
| Croatia | $210,878 | 11 | 3 | 14.9% |
| Bahamas | $129,000 | 8 | 0 | 10.8% |
| Italy | $262,203 | 8 | 2 | 10.8% |
| United States | $229,000 | 8 | 3 | 10.8% |
| France | $247,503 | 4 | 2 | 5.4% |
| Israel | $435,145 | 2 | 2 | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $206,415 | 2 | 1 | 2.7% |
| Spain | $278,939 | 1 | 0 | 1.4% |
| Saint Martin | $225,000 | 1 | 0 | 1.4% |
| New Zealand | $357,926 | 1 | 1 | 1.4% |
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