SUN ODYSSEY 490 (JEANNEAU)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 48.5 ft |
| LWL | 43.42 ft |
| Beam | 14.67 ft |
| Draft | 7.33 ft |
| Displacement | 24,890 lb |
| Ballast | 6,579.3 lb |
| Material | 45’ 11”14 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.8 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Pmainsail luff | 25.2 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 19 ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 5 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Water | 169.1 L |
| Fuel | 63.4 L |
| CE category | About254 000€(2020) |
About the SUN ODYSSEY 490 (JEANNEAU)
Overall Length with Bowsprit 14.80 m / 48.5' Hull length 14.00 m / 45.92’ Shoal keel draft 1.65 0 m / 5.33' ICW compatible mast option: 19.20 m / 63'
The Sun Odyssey 490 is a modern cruising yacht designed by Philippe Briand and built by Jeanneau, with production records indicating a start year of 2018. As a fractional sloop with a displacement of 24890.0 lb, it represents a significant step in Jeanneau's performance-cruising lineage, though the exact total hulls built is not definitively recorded in the source data.
- Best for:
- This vessel is best suited for coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize spacious, modern interior layouts and easy handling, as evidenced by the high frequency of comfort-oriented upgrades like dodgers, biminis, and solar panels.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a relatively light displacement of 24890.0 lb and a low capsize ratio of 2.01, the boat is designed for performance and coastal cruising rather than heavy offshore passage-making, lacking the heavy ballast and robust construction typical of dedicated bluewater trawlers.
- Comparables:
- It competes directly with other large, modern performance cruisers from the late 2010s, such as the Beneteau Oceanis 50 and the Hanse 508, sharing similar fractional rig configurations and a focus on interior volume over traditional bluewater displacement.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(4 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 3.5 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.3 | 2.3 |
| 60° | 3.9 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| 75° | 4.3 | 5.9 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| 90° | 4.2 | 5.8 | 7.1 | 8.1 | 8.6 | 9.0 | 9.3 | 9.8 | 10.3 |
| 110° | 4.2 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 8.3 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 9.9 | 10.9 | 11.5 |
| 120° | 4.1 | 5.8 | 7.1 | 8.1 | 8.8 | 9.3 | 9.8 | 11.0 | 12.3 |
| 135° | 3.6 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 7.6 | 8.3 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.9 |
| 150° | 3.0 | 4.3 | 5.5 | 6.6 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 9.6 | 10.5 |
| Beat VMG | 2.1 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Run VMG | 2.6 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 8.4 | 9.2 |
Estimated Value
Low ConfidenceAsking price by model year
64 listings · boat years 2018–2026 · median $325,873
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 48.5ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
2 reported issues across 2 systems for the SUN ODYSSEY 490 (JEANNEAU), compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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