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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS

• By John Kretschmer
• Updated: March 4, 2004

Jeanneau’s distinctive new flagship, the Sun Odyssey 54 DS, was launched in France in the fall of 2002 with much fanfare and a bit of trepidation. “The company was looking to develop an elegant performance cruiser,” said Erik Stromberg, customer-support manager for Jeanneau America. “We wanted a boat with the hull volume to accommodate today’s system demands and cruising payloads, but it also had to sail well.”

The safe step would have been simply to scale up the successful Sun Odyssey 43 DS. Instead, the brain trust at Jeanneau took a risk. Blending the diverse talents of French naval architect Jacques Fauroux, Italian designer Vittorio Garroni, and Jeanneau’s in-house design department, they conjured up a striking new deck-saloon cruiser that marries the curvaceous deck lines of a sexy Italian motor-yacht with the long waterline and slippery underbody of an offshore thoroughbred. High freeboard and a maximum beam of nearly 16 feet created the volume necessary for a truly spacious interior. The result is an elegant performance cruiser, just what the company was looking for.

While the 54 DS design represents a leap into the future, Jeanneau continues to build boats the old-fashioned way. The hull is solid hand-laid fiberglass; it and the keel structure are supported by fiberglass over wood floors and stringers, which create a rugged internal framework. These individual floors are laminated directly to the hull, as are the primary bulkheads and the furniture facings, producing a rigid structure that can take a pounding. This time-consuming stiffening technique is in contrast to those that use molded hull liners.

The cast-iron keel is externally fastened with stainless-steel keel bolts, well spaced to efficiently handle the relentless load imposed on narrow-chord keel sections. The standard draft is 7 feet 6 inches; an optional 6-foot-6-inch shoal keel ups the ballast by nearly 1,000 pounds to 11,905 pounds. The balanced fiberglass rudder is supported by a beefy stainless-steel stock. A fiberglass rudder tube houses self-aligning bearings and is molded directly to the hull in lieu of a conventional rudder stuffing box. The deck is balsa-cored, both for rigidity and sound insulation; teak decks are optional. The hull/deck joint, which incorporates an inward hull flange, a small molded bulwark, and a handsome teak caprail, is bonded mechanically and chemically.

Last fall, I sailed Liberté, hull number 4, with owner Dick Gates on Narragansett Bay. From the dock, I noted that her sheer line was straight as a ruler, but the swooping deck softens the hard edge. The bow is nearly plumb, giving the boat a long waterline, and the design specs claim that the hull lines remain symmetrical to 15 degrees of heel. The aft sections are full. The 54 DS will be quick under most points of sail. The triple-spreader spar reaches 72 feet 2 inches above the design waterline (eliminating any thoughts of traversing the Intracoastal Waterway) and supports 1,431 square feet of sail with the standard furling mainsail and 135-percent genoa. The optional full-batten mainsail adds 139 square feet of sail area.

The 54 DS is nimble under power, and as Gates skillfully maneuvered us out of our tight slip, a few tweaks on the bow thruster made the job easier. The twin-level cockpit features double wheels aft. Whitlock cable steering is standard, and each binnacle contains molded consoles for sailing instruments. Engine controls are to starboard only.

The primary sheet winches are well placed on the coamings just forward of the wheels for easy helm access, and clever foot switches between the wheels activate the furling drum. The mainsheet leads aft to the starboard end of the trunk house. All other sail controls also lead aft through the coaming that supports the mainsheet traveler and a series of Spinlock rope clutches. Although it’s a bit of work and the loads can be heavy, the 54 DS can be handled by an experienced couple. One person aft steers and trims the headsail while the other person tends the mainsheet, traveler, and other sail controls near the companionway. Dick and I sailed aggressively in blustery conditions without much fuss. In fact, he told me that he often sails alone, a testament to his sailing skills, Fauroux’s forgiving design, and a reliable autopilot.

There is ample cockpit storage, including a dedicated life-raft locker that houses a lightweight valise-type raft and a propane locker that holds two bottles. Additional locker space is under each seat, and these lockers also provide access to the steering systems.

It’s a noticeable uphill step into the forward section of the cockpit, and this will take a bit of getting used to, although there’s a well-placed handhold on the cockpit table. Once there, however, this is a lovely spot to enjoy the ride. The seats are amply wide, and the seat backs are angled for lower-back support; there’s even a small bridgedeck to discourage green water from sloshing below.

A cutout in the cockpit coaming makes it easy to exit the cockpit. The side decks are wide and easily navigated, as the genoa tracks and shrouds are well inboard. The stainless-steel stemhead fitting includes double self-launching anchor rollers. The chain locker is almost ridiculously deep, but at least the ground tackle is positioned as low as possible, and an electric windlass is standard. Enclosed oval stainless-steel chocks, including midship leads for spring lines, will please the inspectors at the Panama Canal.

The standing rigging is discontinuous wire and includes double backstays. Stainless-steel turnbuckle covers are standard; they look great, but they trap moisture and hinder routine observation. ProFurl roller-furling gear is standard, as is a Marechal roller-furling mast. The nonfurling mast is optional. A quick-release inner forestay is optional. I’d recommend it strongly to anyone heading offshore; it’s the ideal way to fly a storm jib. (The chainplate is optional, too, if you might wish to add this feature later.) Harken blocks are used throughout, including at the mast collar and for the genoa leads, which are adjustable, even under load.

The main saloon is huge; in fact, it will require careful maneuvering to make your way from the companionway forward when at sea, but fortunately, there are full-length overhead handholds. The designers have maximized the beam by pushing the interior components outboard. The result is an airy, spacious saloon with sumptuous settees and elegant chairs rimming a lovely teak table to starboard and a minibar to port. The trade-off is in storage; for a 54-foot boat, storage is only adequate, especially considering the bulky items that passagemaking requires. Nice touches including foldaway shades, recessed halogen lights, superb ventilation with 12 opening hatches, lateral overhead windows for natural light, and even a handy coffee table contribute to the overall ambiance. The C-shaped galley is to port of the companionway, but beware of the step down. There’s plenty of counter space, more than in most small apartments, and it’s encircled by a handsome fiddle. In true French style, most of the amenities for preparing great meals are standard. You can access the large 12-volt refrigeration/freezer from the top or through a front-loading door. There’s a stainless-steel microwave and a four-burner stove/oven with a crash bar that can also support a harness. Food storage is outboard, in decent-sized lockers, while the cutlery is housed in drawers below the sink.

The nav station is opposite the galley. The curved seat keeps the navigator on an even keel when heeled. A once-folded chart can be spread on the wraparound nav table that also has a cutout for a laptop. The electrical panel is outboard, and there’s room for repeaters. Wiring looks tidy and is well labeled, albeit in French. A deep wet locker is located behind the nav seat. Access to the house batteries is beneath the floorboards between the galley and nav station. The electrical system includes both 12- and 24-volt systems (for the bow thruster and if the headsail furling is powered up) and 115-volt shore power as well. Most of the heavy equipment, the watermaker, generator, and tanks, is centered over the keel and positioned as low as possible. Most owners have chosen the 9-kilowatt Onan generator.

Jeanneau offers several different sleeping-cabin arrangements. It’s possible to convert the forward section from three cabins?including a crew V-berth forward, a single to port, and a double to starboard?to two by way of a removable wall section between the single and double cabins. A similar option is available aft, although most owners, including Liberté’s Dick Gates, chose the owner’s-cabin version. This arrangement includes a centerline queen berth, a vanity to starboard, and a reading/dressing seat to port. The cabin comes wired for an entertainment center. Gates chose to have the head to starboard and the separate shower compartment to port.

Liberté is powered by a 100-horsepower turbocharged Yanmar diesel. Access is from behind the companionway and through removable panels in the aft cabin. I inspected the engine while under way and was impressed by the soundproofing. A dripless stuffing box is standard, as is a fixed three-bladed prop, although Liberté was fitted with a Max-Prop. One battery is dedicated to starting. Fuel capacity is 191 gallons in two stainless-steel tanks; this translates to a maximum range of around 500 miles. Clearing the marina, we punched into a modest chop at 6.5 knots at 1,800 rpms.

Gusty southwest winds ranged from 12 to 21 knots as we unrolled the main and full genoa and shot off across the bay on a close reach. The acceleration was impressive as I watched the speedo arch past 7 and finally settle in at 8.3 knots. We were slightly overpowered with the 135-percent genoa, and the helm felt better when we shortened the headsail a tad. This is when you appreciate the load-bearing headsail leads. Hardening the sheets, we pinched up to inside 40 degrees apparent and kept the boat moving at more that 7 knots. The inboard shrouds allow for close sheeting angles. Even hard on the wind, the heeling was minimal, and there was no sign of pounding; of course, we were sailing in protected waters. The high freeboard contributes to the boat’s dryness.

The stylish 54 DS, which is certainly one of the best big-boat values afloat, places Jeanneau squarely in the big leagues of performance cruisers.

John Kretschmer, delivery skipper and author (Flirting with Mermaids, Sheridan House), lives in Fort Lauderdale.

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Jeanneau 54 boat test – a sturdy cruiser with hidden depths

• Toby Hodges
• June 24, 2016

This sturdy cruiser might look like a sun worshipper’s paradise, but she has hidden depths, says Toby Hodges after he tested her in a gale

All photos: Paul Wyeth

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Powerful gusts dispersed plumes of spray from the bow, making the whitewater explosions appear even more dramatic as the Jeanneau 54 positively ripped through the seas off Cannes in March.

As we dialled downwind into the comparatively flatter water of the bay, as if on a wild fairground ride slowing to a halt, I gradually came to my senses, arms aching from gripping the wheel, ears ringing, rinsed out by the wind.

The large motorboat chasing us finally caught up. Photographer Paul Wyeth was on the flybridge signalling us to go about, to head back out to sea – he wanted another chance at a great photograph with the fortified monastery as a backdrop.

Back upwind into a gale to repeat the whole thing again? I glanced at my two somewhat damp crewmembers, but met looks of unwavering enthusiasm. No problem, let’s go!

The Jeanneau 54 is a smaller sister to the 64 that launched two years ago and she shares many of the flagship’s features as she was drawn by the same superyacht design team of Philippe Briand and Andrew Winch. See our test of the Jeanneau 64 here.

One look at the deck configuration would lead most people to presume she is a hedonists’ yacht, one for the sun worshippers anchored in placid seas and warm climes. Indeed my first thought on arriving at the port that morning was that, with sunbeds on the swim platform and foredeck, this Jeanneau would quickly be out of her depth outside the harbour, where the waves were being shredded to white caps.

If ever there was a yacht that invites the proverb ‘never judge a book by its cover’, this is it. While the fleet of motorboats assembled for Jeanneau’s global press trials all remained moored stern-to in the sanctuary of the old port, the company’s sailboat product director
Erik Stromberg simply shrugged and said: “Ready when you are.”

His relaxed manner helped instil me with confidence in the boat. He has put enough miles in on large Jeanneaus to know they are deceptively manageable in a blow.

Into the teeth of a gale

I was surprised to note that none of those cushions were removed, nor in fact did any of them really move during our windy trial sail. And with furling sails, transformation time from at rest to full sailing mode is minimal.

With the equivalent of a deep reef in the in-mast mainsail and three rolls in the 106 per cent genoa, we power-reached around the Bay of Cannes, regularly at double-figure speeds. And it was really howling when we headed out to sea later that afternoon, where we met 35 knots and sharp seas round the back of the Lerin islands.

As conditions got a little spicy off the monastery, we spun the 54 around to return with the 1.5m waves – and bang, she absolutely powered up.

On one downhill run, we raised full main to sail full bore on a broad reach with the swell. At 12 knots this 17-tonne yacht starts to plane. When we slid onto a wave we could clock up to 14 knots. Not the sort of family cruising she is intended for, granted, but as a prospective owner I would be a lot happier knowing she could handle the rough stuff well, even when pressed.

It is a testament to Briand’s modern hull shape that she remains in her comfort zone and is fun to sail. Although over-canvassed for the benefit of the photos, the 54 still demonstrated respectable behaviour and stability. There was quite a load on the wheel, but her hefty spade rudder gave reassuring purchase. I should have taken all this for granted perhaps, having tested the larger 64 during two days of Mistral.

Shelter for cruising

Then comes the pièce de resistance: when sailing the 54 in a stiff breeze, move forward from the helm to a sheltered spot under the sprayhood, take a seat on the comfortable chaise longue and it’s quite a different story. It’s like putting noise-cancelling headphones on during take-off. Peace and tranquillity is restored in an instant.

You could be fighting biting wind-against-tide conditions and still find comfort and protection within the calming embrace of this sprayhood. It has 6ft 1in clearance and, with, large clear panels, it’s a practical option that more than makes up for the relatively low cockpit coamings. And as the sprayhood extends far aft, you can leave the companionway open without fear of drenching the interior.

The winch configuration will certainly not suit everyone. From the helm you can reach the manual primaries, but not the mainsheet winches – and winches both sides are too close together and too far outboard to use comfortably manually.

Jeanneau looked at siting the primaries inboard, but chose this set-up because of its developments with Assisted Sail Trim (AST), a new system that automatically tacks sheets using electric reversible winches – so keeping winches out of the cockpit made sense. Electric winches and an autopilot might also ease the issues, but it’s a pity to have to rely on push button power.

Going forward there is no obvious way to access the side decks from the cockpit – it’s either aft over the primary lead, or a large step over the coaming from a cockpit bench. I was surprised to find how far forward on the boom the mainsheet attachment is. However, I was assured the boom has an appropriately over-sized section to cope with stress loads.

Jeanneau uses a bridle mainsheet system with a block on each side of the coachroof, which is sheeted back to the aft cockpit winches, an increasingly common method on large cruising yachts. “A traveller doesn’t have too much function on a large cruising boat,” reasons Stromberg. “What you do need to have is a very good boom vang to keep the boom down, though.”

Home from home comfort

Many of the design features of the Jeanneau 54 centre on providing home comfort. She really is an incredibly comfortable boat at rest. The decision not to have a tender garage means there are multiple areas to relax in, starting with a proper aft terrace.

I have ‘tested’ this terrace with a drink in the sun in flat seas in Italy and can report that its position so close to the water, with unimpeded sea views, is second to none.

This platform folds inboard at the push of a button with integrated space for the cushions to store neatly inside. The retractable davits are a smart solution that takes care of a tender up to 120kg, but it is an option that needs to be built into the hull structure because of the depth and reinforcement required.

The cockpit benches are among the longest you will find on a production yacht – a whopping 3.4m – complete with luxurious aft-facing chaise longue with drinks holders. Factor in the double sunbed on the foredeck, with its own bimini, and you’ll see a healthy nod to motorboat-style deck comfort.

The cockpit table is large, suitable for six or eight guests, with an optional coolbox in the forward end. And I like the way that, rather than waste the space underneath the table, Jeanneau has designed the liferaft stowage into the after end – an easy place to access and launch it from.

Options for the masses

Beware the optional extras – all those fancy cushions and home comforts come at a cost. The 54’s exceedingly alluring base price of €340,700 rose to over €500,000 (ex VAT) on both versions I sailed. The Cannes test boat had a Code 0, teak decks, electric bathing platform, sun loungers, cushions, sprayhood and bimini, plus instruments, wine fridge, washer-dryer, dishwasher, genset, aircon, flatscreen TV etc – more modcons than in most family homes, in fact.

There is a good reason behind this. Jeanneau wanted to make a simple, but smart base boat for charter purposes, but one that could be dressed up with options for private owners. One third of the 50 54s already sold have gone into the charter market, above the 20 per cent expected.

“This is basically the last size segment for charter,” Stromberg explains. “This kitted up is €500,000 – you can’t get a catamaran below that – but over that everyone moves to cats.” He tells me that the 54 has the dual task of seducing private owners too with a luxury feel. “There were cycles of boats [of various brands] built for charter in the past that had no spark.”

The interior of the 54 is light, spacious and inviting, especially compared with the 53, which has fizzled out of the range now. The high cockpit helps create generous aft cabin space and room for a deep sump and bilge – more akin to a raised saloon.

The layout is particularly versatile with options for two, three, four or even five cabins, the latter to suit the charter market. The forward cabin can be split in half lengthways with a soft bulkhead, and a Pullman cabin can be chosen instead of the aft heads. The owner versions with two or three cabins work well, by providing generous cabins and a good-sized galley.

The 54 has to stand out in a more competitive market place, however. “The goal was to do something on the level of the 64, but at one-third the price,” says Stromberg. The 17-tonne 54 is half the weight of the 64.

It is the largest Jeanneau to have an injection deck, which both saves weight and, together with a cored hull, makes for a noticeably quiet interior with little movement when under way.

“At this size owners are looking for overall value for money,” says Stromberg realistically. “It needs to be reflected in the product or they’ll go elsewhere.”

An aft galley

Jeanneau has taken many of the ideas used in the 64 and extended them to suit a smaller size. “We decided not to have an owner’s aft cabin option, but a VIP solution,” Stromberg explains. Jeanneau was attempting to make the 54 less multi-layered by doing away with a bridgedeck.

Before you think how spacious the saloon looks, remember it’s not sharing the central space with the galley on the test boat. This is the seventh hull built and the first with the aft galley layout, designed to suit requests from couples for two cabins.

The resultant galley, complete with all the stowage and white goods you could wish or budget for, is typically forward thinking of Jeanneau. It’s light and airy, with a large hull portlight, 6ft 3in headroom and plenty of worksurface. And it’s different – I’ve never seen an aft galley instead of an aft cabin on a production yacht before.

Unfortunately the step into the galley is a little too far aft, presenting a sharp corner on which to bang your head on entering. Angles and tight cabin entrances are some of the few negatives in the interior – I’d also like to see larger engine access panels on a yacht of this size.

By moving the galley aft, plenty of stowage space is gained in the saloon. There is also a full-size dedicated navstation to starboard on all layout options.

Forward cabin

A properly luxurious cabin, this has a big entrance with an island berth. A linen headboard, leather lining, carpets, leather panels on doors and dual blinds create a distinctive look.

Andrew Winch wanted to be able to sit on the berth against the forward bulkhead and be able to see out of the hull portlight – though it was a challenge for Briand in terms of structure to place hull windows so far forward.

But it does mean this cabin is a real selling point for the boat.

Jeanneau describes it as a ‘VIP cabin’, a term which sounds a little grand. It’s a good aft double cabin with en-suite access, a hull port and some extra headroom created by having no cockpit locker above.

It’s inviting, but marred by an entrance that feels too constrictive for this size of boat.

Specifications

LOA 16.16m/53ft 0in

LWL 14.25m/46ft 9in

Beam (max) 4.92m/16ft 2in

Draught 2.24m/7ft 4in

Disp (lightship) 17,164kg/37,840lb

Sail area (100% foretriangle) 126m 2 /1,362ft 2

Berths 6-12

Engine 75hp Yanmar Saildrive

Water 724lt/159gal

Fuel 240lt/53gal

Sail area:disp 19.3

Disp:LWL 165

Price ex VAT €340,700 (£263,630)

Design Philippe Briand Yacht Design

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Jeanneau is the all-rounder of the production yacht market. Over the last decade its models have consistently offered tasteful styling, good performance, high build quality and value for money. It’s the benchmark against which other production builders can be compared.

Some might argue she is a little over-engineered, complicated and heavy. But in my opinion that does not unduly affect her sailing performance. I won’t pretend the 54’s performance is electric, nor need it be. A modern Jeanneau is versatile, with the ability to continue sailing in as little as five knots of wind with the help of a code sail and to keep punching with a kindly motion through the heavy stuff.

The Jeanneau 54 has plenty of power, yet delivers in the full range of conditions. And with 30 knots of wind over the deck, it was great to come in under the shelter of that sprayhood and be totally protected.

So if being comfortable whatever the weather is at the top of your list, then so should this latest yacht from Jeanneau.

Jeanneau yachts 54

The jeanneau yachts 54 is a 53.02ft fractional sloop designed by briand yacht design and built in fiberglass by jeanneau (fra) since 2015., it accomodates 10 people in 5 cabins plus salon..

The Jeanneau yachts 54 is a light sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a coastal cruiser. The fuel capacity is average. There is a good water supply range.

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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS is a 54 ′ 11 ″ / 16.7 m monohull sailboat designed by Jacques Fauroux and built by Jeanneau starting in 2004.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Deep Keel - draft: 7.5’ A similar version was sold as the MOORINGS 54 or MOORINGS 554.

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The jeanneau yachts 54 is truly elegant:  sophistication and reffinement combine to bring to life these stylish and comfortable living spaces.

 An exclusive yacht for sharing unforgettable experiences…

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SHARING / WELL-BEING

Living spaces are privileged, filled with voluptuous calm for exceptional getaways.

ERGONOMIC DESIGN / REFINEMENT

A contemporary and sophisticated interior design, with a customisable layout to bring your dream sailboat to life.

WELCOMING / SOPHISTICATED

With a sensation of tranquility, you feel transported from the moment you step aboard the Jeanneau Yachts 54. The generous interior opens onto infinite space, conducive to relaxation.

With a sensation of power born of majestic lines, the world of large yachts calls you to experience unforgettable moments in complete serenity.

The Jeanneau Yachts 54 benefits from the SEANAPPS system, which enables you to monitor functions and maintain your boat from a distance, via a smartphone.

Designed to Live in Communion with the Sea

A yacht with majestic lines, designed to cut through the waves and to travel the world, the Jean-neau Yachts 54, in keeping with the spirit of the line, features exterior living spaces designed to enable you to freely enjoy all the pleasures of life on the water. The dedicated space for the helmsman and for handling all controls is located in the aft cockpit: the helm, the engine, the bow thruster, the sheets of the mainsail and genoa… leaving the space clear for the generous cockpit dining area, surrounded by living areas dedicated for relaxation: sun loungers located to either side of the companionway, and at anchor, a recessed sundeck on the forward deck, and two more on the swim platform.

Unmatched Equipment and Comfort on Board

The interior of this sailboat, filled with luxurious details and ideal for relaxation, is very well equipped, notably in the galley, and features great volumes of storage space and a generous and enjoyable owner's cabin, with: a large berth, easy flow of movement, contemporary design, and windows in the hull enabling you to comfortably read a book with a view of the sea. With the Jeanneau Yachts 54, each moment approaches perfection.

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From the wharf, the boat instantly recognisable with its almost vertical stem and slightly sloping deck, three spreader levels, its streamlined deckhouse portholes and navy blue livery. This is unmistakably the Sun Odyssey 54 DS from Jeanneau, which I’m going to embark on to sail from Bequia to Martinique.

Eye-catching looks

I pinch myself but no, I’m not dreaming. This is definitely the boat that caught my eye me and set me daydreaming for hours when it was launched in 2002 and I’m about to sail on her in the days to come!

Rewind to 2002: a 54-footer is a very big boat. It was an unusual size at that time and Jeanneau had, rightly, placed much hope in the boat. The idea was to build an elegant, high-performance cruiser that you could really live on-board, that was still powerful under sail, even when heavily loaded . Designed by Jacques Fauroux, the progenitor of the splendid one-offs DJANGO 2 and OCEAN SEVEN, this boat’s lines amazed people on her launch and she continues to turn heads today. Built from fibre glass laminate with Kevlar reinforcements, the wooden structure is laminated, as is the lower structural decking on which the engine chassis and the keel rest (bolted on with 32 mm diameter bolts!).

There are two draft versions: 2.30 m and 2 m. The two-metre version has 400 kg additional ballast (5,400 kg)

Details worthy of a superyacht

Not yet entirely convinced that I’m not dreaming, I embark via the wide skirt and its three teak-finished steps. I undo the lifeline that slides with a spring before disappearing into one of the rear pushpit tubes: the kind of detail you’d expect on a superyacht! I immediately notice that the version I’ll be sailing is superbly fitted out with a teak deck, chrome rigging, electric winches, and padded cushions on the front sundeck. I go in and discover the biggest innovation on a production boat of this type: the cockpit.

Divided into two distinct areas by the twin-wheel steering set-up (rear area for manoeuvring and front area for relaxing), there are several seating levels with the bench seats. For manoeuvring, there are two electric winches for the genoas, the lighting and engine controls on the port side console, and the autopilot controls and repeaters on both sides. The position of the engine controls (king sized, chrome) means they can be easily reached even when steering from the starboard side console.

The large Raymarine navigation display is fitted to the front of the table stand. But what are these pedals at the foot of the table? That’s the electric jib furling, an option from Jeanneau . Winches, windlass, thruster, electric rollers: the Sun Odyssey range model is at the top of the technology game.

I move further into the cockpit, going past the beautiful solid wood table, remark the stainless steel hand rail, and then take the wide catwalk.

Safe movement

A teak liston a good 4 cm high runs from rear to front to ensure you can move around safely, especially as the shrouds fold back against the roof and leave the passageway clear. Two cowls on the roof, 8 hull portholes, 6 cockpit portholes, 12 deck portholes and the two profiled side windows should be enough to provide good ventilation, but the boat is air-conditioned (but I’m not going to use air conditioning – on a sailboat! What are those American like?)! In front of the mast, there is a large sunbathing area entirely covered with padded cushions. Then I come across a releasable forestay – it’s really good as the rolled genoas don’t work very well when it’s very windy; and then there’s an extra-large anchor cable. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen one this deep. The windlass is very strong and fitted with a chain brake fixed on the deck. The latter, equipped with a reinforcement able to bear the tensile force and doing away with the need to manoeuvre the whole thing with a strong hand, lies against the deck. Finally, just under the bow of the boat, Jeanneau has added a stainless steel protective fitting to protect the hull from damage when moored.

A solarium-style lounge and a chart table worthy of an admiral!

I head inside down the wide, gentle descent – ideal for your mother-in-law – and I end up in what feels like a light-flooded solarium where there are two lounge areas.

Here we are in the saloon! A lounge with a bar to the left, and a dining area for six to the right with two chairs… real chairs you can move around, just like at home, but yes, you can stow them while sailing. The tan leather upholstery gives the lounge a very British feel. There is plenty of light and the L-shaped galley slightly below on the port side has a Corian countertop, a Frigoboat plus a conventional refrigerator, a microwave, an extractor hood, a double sink, a three-ring stove , an oven and – a real luxury! – a cupboard where you can leave the dishes to dry out of sight!

On the port side, there’s a stunning curved chart table with a curved wooden instrument console.

It must be said, the quality of Jeanneau ’s woodwork, most of it solid wood, is absolutely remarkable. Just behind, there is a cupboard in which to hang your wet weather gear.

Spacious accommodation

The version I have has two aft cabins and, at the front, an “owner’s” cabin featuring a real bed with a 205 x 160 cm slatted base, a dressing table and seat, plenty of storage areas, and a shower room. Then, in the forepeak, there’s a “skipper’s” cabin with sink and toilet – under the mattress! Nice! I’m happy not to have to use that and, in any case, on this boat, it’s used for storage.

These cabins are light and spacious and some of them (the owner’s cabin) have a shower fitted in the washroom with duckboard and a curtain so you don’t soak the whole room when showering!

An elaborate set-up!

The boat’s systems are pretty sophisticated The grey water is centralised in a tank that automatically drains into the sea. Black water is stored in tanks for two of the four toilets. The drinking water supply system has two pumps, a bladder tank (which prevents the pumps from tripping at each operation). The 45-litre water heater is a little meagre, unlike the water capacity (930 litres in four stainless steel tanks). As for electricity, this boat has been upgraded by its owner with the focus clearly on comfort. The choice of a 110 V soundproofed generator means the electrical consumption on-board can be staggered, including the air conditioning. The battery packs (three: start, 12 V and 24 V) are generously sized, especially the 24 V pack that supplies the winches, reel, electric windlass and bow thruster. The set-up is quite slick and includes a high-performance alternator capable of three-step charging the battery packs to 100% while sailing. When docked, the two 12- and 24-volt chargers ensure fast recharging – if the power is available in the port! Finally, a 1500 W converter delivers 110 V at all times on board.

The channels between the Caribbean islands are crossed by ocean swells with no protection against their height. You often feel the full whack of it. A heavy boat with a powerful hull and plenty of canvas is your guarantee of safe and pleasant sailing in this region. Which is precisely what we have here! This morning, as we set off from Bequia, our crew (four men), sport wide smiles once the day’s weather has been confirmed: 20 knots with gusts up to 35 knots (east). It is not every day you get to enjoy a strenuous sail on a high-performance cruiser ideally suited to conditions, accompanied by an experienced crew. It should take us eight to nine hours to cover the 71 miles, the timing is excellent – we’ll be in Rodney Bay just in time for aperitifs!

A powerful engine

We raise the anchor and sail north, aiming for the western end of Layou Bay off Saint Vincent then, from there, heading 15° towards the Pitons of Saint Lucia. The 110 horsepower of the Yanmar engine powers the boat forward effortlessly, reaching 10 knots at 2,000 rpm! At 9 am, once out of Admiralty Bay, we deploy the full genoa with the electric winch, rolling it out with the electric furler. It’s all done easily although a little slower than by hand. We hoist the semi-battened mainsail, equipped with two automatic reefs and a third manual one. Again, the manoeuvres work well with the electric winch but the sailors are a bit twitchy behind their respective winches, certain that they could do better. We’ll see later. The boat, which weighs in at almost 20 tonnes, takes a while to get going under sail, but once she’s off, there’s no stopping her!

The helm is light thanks to the self-aligning rudder bearings and the 50 mm stainless steel rudder shaft, which is not likely to twist. I’m tall and the steering position is really good, the cover over the survival cell serving as a footrest.

With a crosswind and gusts of 20 knots, we’re able to keep on top of things. There is some listing but as the main beam is not situated to the rear, you don’t feel as high up as you do on more contemporary boats with flatter hulls, so it’s more comfortable.

Adjustments are made extremely easily using the electric winch – in fact, a mutiny is imminent as the crew have nothing to do! I’m so absorbed in things that I manoeuvre and adjust all by myself, thanks to the miracle of electricity, handling this magnificent 20-tonne plaything as easily as a 420!

At the northern tip of Saint Vincent, we encounter a warm-water squall of warm water, which we greet in sailing jackets and swimming shorts, the third reef and genoa reefed. It’s a pleasure to release two reefs using the winches and electric furling system. It would nonetheless be useful if you could strap yourself somewhere when at the mast foot, while listing over, to reach and undo the third reef, but there is nothing to hook our lines onto, but those lines would be too short anyway, given the width of the boat!

The squall over, the whole mainsail is hoisted back up again by hand, followed by the genoa (with confirmation that the crew are faster than the electric winches), and we’re off at a hellish speed again. We are sailing close-hauled with a swell at three-quarters ahead, never dropping below 8 knots. The boat responds instantly to the helmsman’s actions as he steers to steady the boat over the wave, sporting an ecstatic smile as he guides this stunningly powerful plaything.

We arrive before the clock strikes 5 pm, with happy, salted faces and our sails lowered as we reach the fairway of Rodney Bay marina in Saint Lucia. There, we secure a place on the pontoon for large yachts before heading off for a pint of beer on shore! We’ve covered the 71 miles in under 8 hours in supreme comfort despite the day’s strenuous conditions. We even managed to enjoy a hot – sit-down! – lunch on the way!

The Sun Odyssey 54 DS is a very accomplished boat with an unmistakable look, unfailing robustness, well thought-out luxurious fittings and first-class handling at sea. When it comes to this size of sailing boat, she tops my list. What more can I say… I LOVE HER!

See all the Sun Odyssey 54 DS models listed in our previously owned boat ads, and own your own version of this Jeanneau yacht.

This test report was written by François Meyer .

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Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Specifications & Warranty
• Life Raft Stowage
• Safety Equipment
• Recommendation / Life Raft
• Recommendation
• Safety Directions Concerning the Gas Stove
• Suggestions for Placement of Fire Extinguishers
• Fire Fighting
• Emergency Tiller
• Bilge Pumps
• Electric Bilge Pump
• Emergency Bilge Pump
• Construction
• Hull Maintenance
• Dry Docking
• Gel-Coat Repair Instructions
• Mixing Ratio
• Application
• Gel-Coat Storage
• Deck Layout
• When Docked
• Heaving up Anchor
• Stern Anchoring
• Recommendation/Maintenance
• Deck Maintenance
• Exterior Teak
• Steering Gear
• Rig and Sails
• Standing Rigging
• Before Stepping the Mast
• During Mast Stepping
• After Mast Stepping
• Unstepping the Mast
• Furling Mast
• Classic Mast
• Maintenance
• Running Rigging - Mainsail
• Furling Mast Version
• Running Rigging
• Classic Mast Version
• Sails Installation
• Classical Mainsail
• Furling Mainsail
• Running Rigging - Genoa
• Furling Genoa
• Running Rigging - Spinnaker
• Symmetric Spinnaker
• Cleaning and Maintenance
• Sail Stowage / Folding
• Accommodations
• Inside Varnish
• Aft Cabin Conversion
• Mounting Instructions
• Fore Cabin Conversion
• Care & Maintenance
• Fresh Water & Gas System
• Water Tank Filling
• Fresh Water System
• Water Discharge
• Drainage System
• Operation of Marine Heads
• Marine Heads Operation
• Bathroom Drainage Principle
• Standard Bathroom
• Skipper’s Bathroom
• To Empty the Tank
• Battery Master Switches
• Specific Equipment
• 230V (or 115 V) CIRCUIT
• Shore Power Plug
• Shore Power Cable
• Mast Harness Connection
• Electronics
• Diesel Engine
• Engine Installation
• Tank Filling
• Fuel Shut-Off Valve
• Fuel Filter
• Engine Sea Valve
• Engine Operation
• Dash Board / Control Lever
• Visibility from the Steering Station
• Stuffing Box
• Stuffing-Box Seacock
• Launching Hints
• Before Launching
• Mast Installation
• After Launching
• Protection and Maintenance
• Personal Notes

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• Page 1 SUMMARY 5.1.2 iso 10240 Sun Odyssey 54 DS Anglais Code 980676 (Total pages: 58) Update 08/2004 Index 2 page 2 INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 page 3 SPECIFICATIONS & WARRANTY Chapter 2 page 7 SAFETY Chapter 3 page 13 HULL Chapter 4...
• Page 2 INTRODUCTION 5.1.3, 5.2 iso 10240 We share a common yearning for the sea. We, at Jeanneau as shipbuilders and you, who want to live your dream on the Seven Seas. We are delighted to welcome you to the large family of Jeanneau boat owners, with our warm congratulations.
• Page 3 INTRODUCTION 5.1.1 iso 10240 The “ COLREG ”, an international regulation in order to prevent collision at sea, publi- shed by the International Maritime Organization, specifies the helm and course regula- tions, the navigation lights etc.. all over the world. Make sure you know these regulations and you have on board a manual that explain them.
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Page 5: Specifications

• Page 6 ......6,20 m/20’ 4’’ (Furling) MAST LENGTH......22,30 m / 73’ 2’’ The sail is the main propulsion means of the SUN ODYSSEY 54 DS. Class A: «In the Open Sea» Boat designed to operate in winds that may exceed 8 on the Beaufort Scale and tin significant wave heights of 4m and above.
• Page 7 ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER ................. ENGINE KEY NUMBER ................. Your dealer CHANTIERS JEANNEAU - BP 529 - 85505 LES HERBIERS cedex - FRANCE Tel. (33) 02 51 64 20 20 - Fax : (33) 02 51 67 37 65 Internet: http://www.jeanneau.com(fr). Index 0...
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• Page 9 Article 1 At the moment of delivery of the boat, the parties sign the Certificate of Delivery supplied by CHANTIERS JEANNEAU for this purpose ; it is equivalent to an agreement of compliance by the Purchaser/user. The acceptance of delivey by the Purchaser/user, without any reservation, is equi- valent to the acceptance of the apparent condition of the boat, pursuant to the provisions of articles 1642 of the Civil Code.
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Page 11: Safety

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• Page 13 SAFETY 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, iso 10240 SAFETY EQUIPMENT SAFETY DIRECTIONS CONCERNING THE GAS STOVE FIRE FIGHTING BILGE PUMPS EMERGENCY TILLER Index 0...
• Page 14 5.3.3 d) so 10240 LIFE RAFT STOWAGE O 2 6 K O 2 6 K O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K W 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 X O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K...
• Page 15 SAFETY EQUIPMENT A life raft may be located in the cockpit locker. RECOMMENDATION / LIFE RAFT Never padlock the locker at sea. The launching procedure is indicated on the raft and should be read carefully before putting to sea. A R N I N G A R N I N G Check the safety equipment inventory before each trip A R N I N G...
• Page 16 5.3.3 d) so 10240 GAS VALVE O @ @ K W 2 @ @ @ @ 0 M O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O 2 @ @ @ @ @ 0 M h e I 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K I 4 @ @ @ @...
• Page 17 SAFETY DIRECTIONS CONCERNING THE GAS STOVE Type: "Camping-Gaz" (butane, duty pressure: 142 lbs per sq. inch / 10 kg/cm or accor- ding to the regulation in force in your country). Shut the valves in the system (under the oven) and on the cylinder when the appliances are not in use.
• Page 18 N @ @ 3 @ L 3 @ 1 N @ @ 3 @ L N @ 1 Required for the SUN ODYSSEY 54 DS: J @ @ 7 @ 5 @ @ H 7 @ 5 @ @ H...
• Page 19 FIRE FIGHTING Fire extinguishers must be located within easy reach and away from possible fire. The engine compartment includes an aperture to spray the extinguishing agent without opening the normal access hatch. Steps to be taken in case of fire in the engine compartment: - Stop the engine, - Switch off power and shut off the fuel supply, - Spray the extinguishing agent through the aperture,...
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• Page 21 A R N I N G A R N I N G Never: . Obstruct the ways to the emergency exits. . Obstruct the safety controls (fuel oil valves, gas valves, switches). . Block the extinguishers located in the lockers. .

Page 22: Emergency Tiller

Page 23: hull.

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• Page 25 HULL 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, iso 10240 CONSTRUCTION HULL MAINTENANCE DRY DOCKING GEL-COAT REPAIR INSTRUCTION Index 0...
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Page 27: Deck

Page 28: dry docking.

• Page 29 DRY DOCKING (refer to section 10 for launching instruction) An annual application of tinless anti-fouling will spare time-consuming and frequent dry-docking. An epoxy coat is nonetheless recommended. In that respect, we must remind you that sanding or priming before anti-fouling can damage your gel-coat and impair its reliability.
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• Page 31 GEL-COAT REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS MIXING RATIO: Our products include an accelerator, you just have to add the catalyst (colourless liquid). The usual ratio is 2%. The gel setting-time is about half an hour, curing takes approximately ten hours. P R E C A U T I O N P R E C A U T I O N Successful repairs require two critical factors: dry weather and temperature between 15°...
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• Page 33 DECK 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, iso 10240 SAILING MOORING TOWAGE ANCHORING DECK MAINTENANCE STEERING GEAR Index 0...
• Page 34 5.3.1 so 10240 DECK LAYOUT O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O 2 6 K O 2 6 K W 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 X O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K...
• Page 35 SAILING D A N G E R D A N G E R Wear your life-jacket ; In heavy weather, wear the safety harness and secure yourself to the boat. MOORING Always keep a sufficient number of mooring lines, of adequate dimensions should be on board.
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• Page 37 ANCHORING As a general rule, the chain should be paid out over at least three times the depth of water. P R E C A U T I O N P R E C A U T I O N Before anchoring, check the depth of water, tides, currents and nature of the sea bed.
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• Page 39 HEAVING UP ANCHOR: - Lock the windlass snubber, - Ensure that the chain is properly seated on the gypsy, - Heave in slowly with the engine. Don’t use the windlass to pull the boat, - Raise the anchor up to the bow roller, - Check the anchor for position on the bow roller for changing berth, or stow it in the chain locker, - With an electric windlass, switch the power off immediately after use.
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• Page 41 - Regularly lubricate all blocks, sheaves, bottle screws, winches, rails and tra- vellers with a water-repellent grease, - Clean and polish with « Rénovateur chrome et inox Jeanneau » the stainless steel parts that may have small rusty spots or minor oxydation pits (you will find this product in the maintenance case).
• Page 42 5.3.1 ) so 10240 STEERING GEAR W 2 @ @ @ @ 6 X 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 J @ @ @ ( ' @ @ 7 @ @ ( Y N @ @ L @ @ @ f @ @ 1 O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 0 M O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O @ K O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K...
• Page 43 STEERING GEAR Check all linkages regularly. Do not tighten the steering cables excessively. Lubricate all components. Use exclusively WD40 on nylon, ertalon and the teflon bushings. Adhere to the manufacturer ’s instructions for the tiller sytem. Index 0...
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Page 45: Rig & Sails

• Page 46 5.3.2 iso 10240 STANDING RIGGING @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K @ @ @ ( M e I 4 @ @ @ 0 M f I 4 @ 0 M f I 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ 0 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K @ @ @...

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• Page 48 5.3.2 iso 10240 FURLING MAST 1- Navigation and anchor lights W 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O 2 @ 6 K e O @ K O @ K W 2 @ @ 0 Y O &...
• Page 49 TRIMMING An agent carried out the first adjustments and set cable tension. After a few trips you will have to do the final adjustment to obtain a correct vertical alignment alhwartships; it is also important to keep the mast vertical in fore and aft direction when sailing. Compensation adjustments may be required along side;...
• Page 50 5.3.2 iso 10240 CLASSIC MAST O @ K W 2 @ @ 0 M W 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 X I ' ) K W 2 @ @ 0 Y W &...
• Page 51 - Replace all shrouds or stays exhibiting kinks, severed wires or other defects, - Regularly check the chain plates and stays for wear. Your Jeanneau agent can take care of all the above maintenance operations. D A N G E R...
• Page 52 RUNNING RIGGING - MAINSAIL FURLING MAST VERSION 1 2 4 Line designation Type Color Ø(mm) Length (m) 1 Traveller adjust. White 2 Vang Black 3 Boom lift White 4 Main outhaul White/Red @ @ @ @ @ @ h f @ @ @ L N @ 1 @ @ 1 g 3 @ @ @ @ @...
• Page 53 RUNNING RIGGING MAINTENANCE Lubricate the sheaves with silicon: replace distorted or dented sheaves. Inspect the shafts in sheaves on mast head, Regularly check the jam cleat jaws for condition, Inspect the halyards for wear and condition Clean the blocks regularly (worn out grease, corrosion spots) and slightly oil up the pins, Avoid accidental gibing which can cause premature wear on the sheets and fixed points.
• Page 54 RUNNING RIGGING - MAINSAIL CLASSIC MAST VERSION 1 2 3 Line designation Type Color Ø(mm) Length (m) 1 Traveller adjust. White 2 Vang Black 3 Main outhaul White/Red 4 Reef 1 (auto) White/Green 5 Reef 2 (auto) White/Yellow 6 Reef 3 White/Blue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ h f @ @ @ 1...
• Page 55 WINCHES Avoid line entanglement during winch handling. Don’t leave loose ropes on the winches, instead make lines fast to cleats. Adjust the winches on receipt of the boat and rinse the winches regularly. Winches should rotate freely and need to be overhauled as soon as sei- zing becomes apparent.
• Page 56 RUNNING RIGGING CLASSIC MAST VERSION FURLING MAST VERSION H 1969 H 6056 H 1969 H 6056 H 6056 H 6056 H 1969 H 6056 H 1969 H 6056 index 1...
• Page 57 SAILS INSTALLATION LAZY-BAG You are advised to install the lazy-bag before the main sail. - Spread out the lazy-bag on the deck, - Put in the battens and close the batten pockets, - Hank on the lazy-bag until you have the front part about level with the gooseneck, - Fasten it at the tack with the strap provided, - Stretch the lazy-bag from the back before you fasten the lazy-jacks, - Tighten up on one side,...
• Page 58 RUNNING RIGGING - GENOA J @ @ @ @ 5 e J @ @ @ @ @ , 7 @ @ @ @ H e 7 @ @ @ @ ( Y @ @ @ @ @ e J @ @ @ @ @ H @ @ @ @ @ e 7 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 5 e @ @ @ @ @ 5 @ @ @ @ H e @ @ @ @ @ H...
• Page 59 SAILS INSTALLATION FURLING GENOA : Before sailing, hoist the genoa in the absence of wind. - The roller furler drum shall be manually pre-rolled beforehand in order to set the line onto the drum. Be careful with the way the drum winds : the sun protection shall be outside.
• Page 60 RUNNING RIGGING - SPINNAKER SYMMETRIC SPINNAKER Line designation Type Color Ø(mm) Length(m) @ @ @ @ @ f @ @ @ @ @ J @ @ @ @ @ f @ @ @ @ @ ' @ @ @ @ @ L e 3 @ @ @ @ L V ' @ @ @ @ 1 e N @ @ @ @ 1 N @ @ @ @ @ L e @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1 e @ @ @ @ @...
• Page 61 SAILS To a large extent, the life of a sail depends on regular maintenance. As soon as the sailing season is over and, preferably, before winter, take your sails to a sailmaker to obtain effi- cient maintenance and repairs. Set the sails properly at sea in order to achieve the optimum efficiency and reduce harm- ful stresses on the fabrics.
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Page 63: Accommodation

• Page 64 5.3.1 iso 10240 2 AFT C. C. 2 AFT C. C. 2 AFT C. C. 3 FORWARD C. C. 2 FORWARD C. C. 1 FORWARD CABIN 4 HEADS 4 HEADS 3 HEADS O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K W 2 @ @ 0 M O 2 @ @ @ 0 M h e I 4 @ @ @ 6 K O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K...
• Page 65 MAINTENANCE INSIDE: - Take advantage of good weather to air the cushions when you leave your boat, - Use blinds to protect the inside of your boat from UV rays, - Bread crumbs must be systematically eliminated, - Ensure that the bilges are kept clean and dry. INSIDE VARNISH: - Rinse inside varnish with degreasing shampoo mixed with fresh water, - Polish inside varnish with chamois leather.
• Page 66 5.3.1 iso 10240 1 AFT CABIN 1 AFT CABIN 1 AFT CABIN 2 FORWARD C. C. 1 FORWARD CABIN 3 FORWARD C. C. 1 SKIPPER CABIN 3 HEADS 4 HEADS 4 HEADS O @ K O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O 2 @ @ @ @ ( M h e I 4 @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K W 2 @ @ ( M...
• Page 67 The ship-builder has tested and approved a number of biodegradable maintenance and renovating products which protect the material and environment. Ask your Jeanneau dealer for recommendations. The relevant data sheets are available at our agents who can obtain the information from our company.
• Page 68 AFT CABIN CONVERSION 1 - Dislodge the bulkhead sec- 2 - Dismantle the top of the han- Version 2 aft cabins. tion above hanging locker ging locker (bolt). ( bolt). With a screwdriver, unlock all Dismantle the first side of the Dismantle the back of the the metallic pins.
• Page 69 BLINDS MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS In addition to Diagram A overleaf, please note the following on installation. 1 Ensure the thickness of the boat structure at the proposed mounting position is deep enough to prevent the fixing screw breaking through. Limit drilling depth with masking tape on the drill bit to ensure minimum depth of hole necessary for screw.
• Page 70 FORE CABIN CONVERSION Storage of the partitions Fit Partition 1 into the sliding that can be dismantled. channels provided. Version double fore cabin : Berth up to form a back. Port cabin Fit partitions 2, 3 and 4 4 - Fit partition 5 with handles : Back in a horizontal position in into the sliding channels pro- pressing in order to fasten the...
• Page 71 BLINDS CARE & MAINTENANCE • The spring systems are 316 Stainless Steel and require no servicing. • The fabric of the blackout blind is made of polyester which is laminated to an alumi- nium foil lining. If the blind gets wet, pull out the blind and leave it to dry naturally. Small marks can be removed by gently rubbing with an India rubber eraser.
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Page 73: Plumbing

• Page 74 5.3,3 a); 5.3.3 g); 5.3.3 k) iso 10240 FRESH WATER & GAS SYSTEM For the version with a skipper’s cabin Hot water hose Cold water hose For the version Gas hose with a fourth bathroom. 1- Tank vent Otherwise 2- Deck filler pre-fitted pipes 3- Water tank For the...

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• Page 76 5.3,3 a); 5.3.3 g) iso 10240 Seacock, sink drainage Fridge cooling thru-hull (Optional extra) SEACOCKS Closed seacock Open seacock index 0...

Page 77: Engine

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• Page 79 OPERATION OF MARINE HEADS MARINE HEADS OPERATION: Ensure that the water supply and discharge valves are open before using the head. To drain the bowl, set the pump lever to “FLUSH” and actuate the pump. To empty the bowl, set the pump lever back to “DRY” and actuate the pump. Use exclusively absorbent, biodegradable paper to avoid clogging the heads and rinse the system regularly with fresh water.
• Page 80 5.3.3 a); 5.3.3 k) iso 10240 BATHROOM DRAINAGE PRINCIPLE STANDARD BATHROOM SKIPPER’S BATHROOM 1- Heads drainage seacock 2- Shower tub drainage seacock 3- Washbasin drainage seacock 4- Heads water intake seacock 5- Shower tub drainage pump index 0...
• Page 81 USE OF MARINE HEADS EQUIPPED WITH A WASTE HOLDING TANK (WHT) - OPTIONAL EXTRA Open the water intake valve (ref. 1) (valve handle parallel to the pipe). In the case of a direct discharge into the sea: Open the draining valve (ref. 2). In case you store the waste waters in the tank: Make sure the draining valve is closed (ref.
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• Page 83 WIRING 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, iso 10240 BATTERY MASTER SWITCHES BATTERIES OPERATION 230V (or 115 V) CIRCUIT SHORE POWER CABLE MAST HARNESS CONNECTION ELECTRONICS DRAWINGS & DIAGRAMS (end of chapter) Index 0...
• Page 84 5.3.3 b); 5.5.1 so 10240 BATTERY MASTER SWITCHES O 2 @ @ @ 0 M h f I 4 @ @ @ 6 X O 2 @ @ @ @ 0 4 @ 0 M I 4 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O @ K W 2 @ 0 M...
• Page 85 BATTERY MASTER SWITCHES Electric installation: 24V DC for: Windlass, bow-thruster (optional extra), genoa furler (optional extra) Other electric installation: 12V DC. Turn the master switches on to energize the system. The master switches energize the engine and house electrical systems. P R E C A U T I O N P R E C A U T I O N Shut all master switches when the boat is unattended.
• Page 86 5.3.3 b); 5.5.1 iso 10240 SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT Multipurpose switch for navigation light: - Navigation light - Steaming light - Mooring light - Deck light index 0...
• Page 87 OPERATION The electrical switchboard does not require any routine maintenance. P R E C A U T I O N P R E C A U T I O N Never leave the boat unattended when the elctrical fittings are on, except forsecurity devices directly connected to batterie and protected by a circuit breaker.
• Page 88 5.3.3 b); 5.5.1 so 10240 SHORE POWER PLUG O 2 6 K O 2 6 K O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K...
• Page 89 SHORE POWER CABLE D A N G E R D A N G E R Never let the end of the shore power cable hang in the water. It may create a hazard liable to hurt or kill people swimming close by. P R E C A U T I O N P R E C A U T I O N In order to reduce the risks of electric shock and fire :...
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• Page 92 5.3.3 c); 5.3.3 f); 5.3.3 k); 5.3.3 l); iso 10240 ENGINE INSTALLATION Same places for other accommodation versions Engine compartment air exhaust Engine compartment air intake 3 - Tank vent Deck filler Fuel return hose Blower Fuel hose First-stage filter Engine cooling water seacock 10- Sea water filter 11- Stuffing-box sea water seacock...
• Page 93 FUEL TANK TANK FILLING Comply with the general precautions indicated in chapter 7 for tank filling. To protect the deck from possible fuel splashes, wet the area around the deck filler with sea water before taking the plug out. In case of splashes, rinse the deck liberally (after replacing the filler plug).
• Page 94 5.3.3 c); 5.3.3 k); 5.5.1; so 10240 FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE O 2 @ @ @ 0 M h f I 4 @ @ @ 6 K O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O &...
• Page 95 FUEL FILTER Engine running problems may have several causes, amongst which dirty fuel is a com- mon one, and the injection pump can be soon destroyed by water in the fuel. Water contamination results either from condensation in an insufficiently filled tank, or from seepage through the filler plug.
• Page 96 5.3.2; 5.3.3 k); 5.3.3 l) 5.5.1 iso 10240 I.B. ENGINE Access to engine: 1 - Disconnect panel 1. 2 - Make panel 2 slide towards the centre then dis- connect it. 3 - The same for panel 3. 1 - Cooling water filter 2 - Engine cooling water seacock 3 - Engine battery 4 - Optional extra...
• Page 97 ENGINE Refer to the brochure supplied with the boat. You must read the brochure carefully which includes detailed hints about the engine operation and how to run it properly. P R E C A U T I O N P R E C A U T I O N Never run the engine while the boat is dry-docked.
• Page 98 5.3.2; 5.3.3 k); 5.3.3 l) 5.5.1 iso 10240 I.B. ENGINE 1 - First stage filter 2 - Generator cooling water filter (Optional extra) 3 - Generator first stage filter (Optional extra) index 0...
• Page 99 P R E C A U T I O N P R E C A U T I O N Don’t turn off or de-energize the electrical system while the engine is running . If your boat’s diesel engine is fitted with a stop pull, this must be actuated before using the ignition key to switch off.
• Page 100 5.3.2 iso 10240 STUFFING BOX O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K W 2 @ @ 0 M W & @ ( M O & @ 0 Y O 2 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 6 K O 2 @ @ @ 0 M h f I 4 @ @ @ 6 K I 4 @ @ @ 6 K I ' @ @ 6 X...
• Page 101 STUFFING BOX Lubricate the seal every 200 running hours, or at least once a year with 1cm of lubricant. After launching, discharge the air from the sleeve by pinching with fingers. PROPELLER The propeller supplied with your boat embodies the results of tests carried out jointly with the engine manufacturer.
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• Page 103 LAUNCHING 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, iso 10240 LAUNCHING HINTS MAST INSTALLATION Index 0...
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• Page 105 LAUNCHING HINTS A lot of skill and care is required to launch your Jeanneau boat for the first time, since the satisfactory operation of all equipment will depend on the quality of the many launching steps. Therefore, the initial launching and a variety of tests are performed by your Jeanneau agent or dealer, so you can claim the warranty in case of equipment failure.
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• Page 107 AFTER LAUNCHING: - Check the speedometer and log fittings for tightness, as the case may be. - Check all through hull fittings for leaks and check their seacocks for proper ope- ration, - Check the stuffing box for sealing (refer to section 8 “Stuffing box”), - Before starting the engine, refer to chapter 8 “Engine”.
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• Page 109 LAYING UP AND 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, iso 10240 WINTER PRECAUTIONS LAYING UP PROTECTION & MAINTENANCE Index 0...
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• Page 111 - Protect all surfaces from chafing by lines, mooring lines , - Protect the boat with fenders and ensure that the lines are taut. The above hints are not all inclusive; your Jeanneau agent will be able to advise further with regard to boat maintenance.
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• Page 113 ENGINE: Engine winterization should be performed by a professional mechanic, and will not be the same if the boat remains afloat or ashore. The following are a few major tasks: Afloat: - Drain the cooling system and fill with anti-freeze, -Switch off the master switch, lubricate the terminals with petroleum jelly and test the battery voltage, - Change the anode,...
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• Page 115 PERSONAL NOTES CHANTIERS JEANNEAU - BP 529 - 85505 LES HERBIERS cedex - FRANCE Tel. (33) 02 51 64 20 20 - Fax : (33) 02 51 67 37 65 Internet: http://www.jeanneau.com(fr).

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