The Jeanneau SUN ODYSSEY 490 we present is genuinely a yacht for celebration, combining sophistication with functionality. Designed with 5 plus 1 cabins, it’s ideal for sailing with large gatherings of friends or extended family members. It accommodates up to 12 guests, with 11 enjoying private sleeping spaces.
LIVING AREA
The SO 490's living area offers exceptional comfort, even with its sizable table, L-shaped sofa, and cozy seating. The kitchen, designed in a C-shape, is practical and equipped with a two-burner hob and oven, a double sink, a freezer, and a double-drawer refrigerator.
On the starboard side of the living space, there is a spacious folding dining table that can be converted into a double bed. Beneath the cushions, large lockers provide ample storage for provisions and gear. Natural light and ventilation in the living room are ensured by elongated windows, portholes, and two central hatches.
There are four roomy double cabins, plus a fifth interior cabin featuring bunk beds. The three bathrooms come with electric toilets and showers. Fans serve all cabins and the lounge area. The sixth cabin, located at the bow and accessible via a deck porthole, is completely self-contained, offering a single bed, electric toilet, sink, and shower.
OUTDOOR AREA
The revamped "walk-around" side deck gently inclines downward toward the wheelhouse on both sides, removing the necessity to climb steps or backrests when transitioning from the cockpit to the side deck—you just walk around the rudder. Moreover, the rudder includes comfortable forward-facing seating, offering an ideal position for steering.
The cockpit table folds away to free up space around the seating area, allowing for easy and comfortable movement regardless of the weather.
Twin wheels, a sizable divided backstay, and an extra-large bathing platform facilitate effortless boarding and unrestricted access to the roller shutter.
The engine start panel is smoothly integrated into the cockpit table mold, accompanied by electronic instruments, a compass, and controls for cockpit lighting. Generously sized winches let you manage every maneuver directly from the cockpit, making navigation safe, straightforward, and stress-free.
The prevailing winds around the Aeolian Islands during the summer tend to be from the NW or NE, although, in calm weather, light sea breezes from any direction can be encountered blowing between the islands.
While rare, storms are not unheard of during the spring and early summer and careful forward planning is required as there are only two harbors that offer adequate shelter.
