2004 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 | Four-Cabin Bluewater Cruiser
This 2004 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 is a substantial cruising yacht designed for comfortable coastal sailing and longer offshore passages. Built by Jeanneau in France, HANDSOME DRAGON offers generous deck space, capable sailing performance and versatile four-cabin accommodation. The seller's documentation and 2023 survey record CE Category A for 10 persons.
A powerful Yanmar 4JH3-THE 110hp turbocharged diesel engine provides dependable propulsion, with 4,801 hours recorded. Recent checks in May 2026 covered the engine oil, heat-exchanger coolant and charging system. In addition, a bow thruster and shaft drive make handling straightforward. Her cruising systems include a watermaker, air conditioning, shore power and inverter capacity.
Under sail, the fractional sloop rig features a furling genoa and aluminium mast. An electric winch helps simplify sail handling, while the deck equipment includes an electric windlass, Delta anchor, teak decking, bimini and sprayhood. Raymarine navigation equipment, radar, autopilot, Garmin GPS and DSC VHF support longer passages.
Below deck, four cabins and four heads provide excellent flexibility for family and guests. A spacious saloon, dedicated navigation station and well-equipped galley create a practical living space for extended cruising.
With her powerful engine, bow thruster and comprehensive cruising inventory, HANDSOME DRAGON is a well-equipped Sun Odyssey 49 ready for her next adventure.

Construction
Solid GRP hull
Navy blue gelcoat topsides
Balsa-sandwich GRP deck construction
Teak deck, reported recaulked 2018
Iron fin keel
Twin wheel steering
Chain and wire steering system
Spade / blade rudder
CE Category A for 10 persons (recorded in seller documentation and 2023 survey)
HIN: FR-IRI00046B404


Machinery
1 x Yanmar 4JH3-THE 4-cylinder turbocharged marine diesel engine
110hp engine power
4,801 engine hours recorded in current seller documentation
Engine oil change, heat-exchanger coolant flush/replacement and charging-system check - May 2026
Engine mounted beneath companionway
Freshwater cooling
Shaft drive
Reverse gearbox
Fixed propeller
Electric Super Power bow thruster


Electrics
12v DC and 220/230v AC electrical systems
Shore power
Engine alternator
Domestic and engine batteries dated 2022
Windlass battery dated 2022
Bow-thruster battery renewed April 2026
12v / 60A battery charger, 2022
12v / 10A VHF battery charger
12v / 700W inverter
Additional 500W inverter (reported not connected at September 2023 survey)


Tankage
240L total fuel capacity in stainless-steel tank
700L total freshwater capacity across three plastic tanks
Fresh water flowmeter with analogue and digital readout


Accommodation
Four-cabin layout
Four heads
Two forward cabins
Two aft cabins
Saloon with dining area
Navigation station
Wood interior joinery
Manual toilet pumps
All four toilet pump assembly kits / gaskets replaced April 2026
Manually activated shower drain pumps


Domestic
Gas cooker with oven and grill
Dedicated drained gas locker with single-cylinder installation
Refrigerator
Freezer
220v / engine-heated hot water system
Pressurised freshwater system
Freshwater pressure pump renewed May 2025
Watermaker
One air-conditioning unit
TV
Stereo


Deck
Teak deck
Delta anchor and chain
Electric anchor windlass with foredeck control
Manual passerelle
Boarding ladder
Bimini
Sprayhood / dodger with new window April 2026
Deck shower
Manual cockpit bilge pump
Electric bilge pump with automatic float switch
2 x submersible bilge pumps with automatic float switches


Navigation
2 x magnetic compasses
Raymarine ST60 Wind
Raymarine ST60 Speed
Raymarine ST60 Depth
Raymarine P70 autopilot control
Electric autopilot with linear drive
Raymarine C80 radar / chartplotter
Garmin GPSmap 182 GPS
Raymarine Ray215E DSC VHF
Additional DSC VHF
iPad navigation-app mounting at helm
Navigation lights


Tenders
Brig 300 tender, 2019
Yamaha F6CMH 6hp outboard motor
Outboard serial number 1013873
Outboard serviced and tested spring 2026


Safety
Liferaft
EPIRB
Inflatable lifejackets
Foam lifejackets
Safety harnesses
Lifebuoys with lights
Portable fire extinguishers
Emergency tiller


Rig & Sails
Fractional sloop rig
Deck-stepped aluminium mast
Aluminium boom
1 x 19 stainless steel standing rigging
Standing rigging reported as original at September 2023 survey
Genoa furling system
Mainsail (reported 2014)
Genoa (reported 2014)
Some sheets replaced May 2025
Lazy jack system
Electric winch