SUN ODYSSEY 509 (JEANNEAU)
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 50.46 ft |
| LWL | 45.67 ft |
| Beam | 15.39 ft |
| Draft | 7.48 ft |
| Displacement | 30,644 lb |
| Ballast | 9,975.9 lb |
| Material | 49’ 1”14.98 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 9.1 kn |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 3 |
| Berths | 6 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Water | 162.5 L |
| Fuel | 63.4 L |
| CE category | N/A€ |
About the SUN ODYSSEY 509 (JEANNEAU)
Shallow draft: 1.73m/5.68' First built in 2011, model year 2012. Replaced by the SO 519 in 2015. Also sold to charter trade as SUNSAIL 51.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(16 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 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.2 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| 60° | 5.6 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 8.2 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| 75° | 5.9 | 7.0 | 7.9 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 9.3 |
| 90° | 5.9 | 7.0 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 8.8 | 9.1 | 9.6 |
| 110° | 5.2 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 8.7 | 9.0 | 9.7 |
| 120° | 4.9 | 6.1 | 7.1 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 8.9 | 9.5 |
| 135° | 4.2 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 7.2 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| 150° | 3.5 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 6.4 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| Beat VMG | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Run VMG | 3.0 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 6.6 | 7.3 | 8.5 |
Estimated Value
Limited DataAsking price by model year
22 listings · boat years 2012–2016 · median $222,680
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 50.46ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
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