2003 Jeanneau sun odyssey

About this yacht

If you’re looking for a true offshore cruising yacht that’s already had the expensive work completed, this 2003 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 is ready for her next adventure. Over the past several years, we’ve transformed her into a comfortable, self-sufficient live-aboard, capable of long-distance cruising! Rather than simply maintaining the boat, we’ve continually upgraded the systems we believed were most important for reliability, safety and comfort offshore. Whether you’re planning to cross oceans, cruise the Caribbean, explore the Mediterranean or live aboard full-time, this yacht has already had many of the costly upgrades completed—saving the next owner significant time, expense and countless hours of refit work. From BRAND NEW standing rigging and sails to Permateek synthetic decking, premium stainless-steel ground tackle, a large lithium battery bank, 1,600W of solar, watermaker, air conditioning and extensive liveaboard upgrades, the major investments have already been made. We’ve lived aboard full-time for 5 years and documented much of the journey on our YouTube channel, Leading the Escapade, giving prospective buyers a rare opportunity to see many of the installations, upgrades and adventures throughout the boat’s history. ⸻ Major Upgrades Over the past several years we’ve invested significantly in upgrading this boat for safe, comfortable offshore cruising. Offshore & Sailing * Brand new standing rigging with Sta-Lok fittings (2026) – replacement value over US$6,500 * Brand new Southeast Asia Sails radial-cut fully battened mainsail (2026) – replacement value approx. US$3,000 * Brand new Southeast Asia Sails radial-cut roller furling genoa (2026) – replacement value approx. US$3,000 * New Harken MKIV Ocean furler (2026) – replacement value close to US$5,000 * New Flexofold folding propeller (2024) – replacement value approx. US$3,000 * Brand new Permateek synthetic teak decking throughout the cockpit and side decks (2026) * New TruDesign through-hulls and seacocks (2026) * Shaft service, cutlass bearing replacement and new shaft anode (2026) * Major Volvo Penta engine service completed (June 2026) * Fresh anti-foul (2026) Ground Tackle * Rocna 25kg (55lb) stainless-steel anchor (2026) – replacement value approx. US$9,300 * 70m (230ft) of 10mm Cromox stainless-steel anchor chain (2026) – replacement value approx. US$8,500 * Lofrans Airon electric windlass with Quick remote Electrical & Off-Grid * 640 Ah lithium battery bank * 1,600W solar array (3 × 400W bifacial rigid panels and 2 × 200W flexible panels) * Victron MultiPlus-II 3000W pure sine wave inverter * Renogy 2000W pure sine wave inverter * Victron Cerbo GX monitoring system * Victron SmartShunt * Portable Dakota Lithium battery box * WEN 2500W portable generator Tender Package * Highfield Classic 310 Hypalon tender (3.1m / 10ft 2in) – replacement value over US$5,000 * Honda 20HP four-stroke outboard (2022) – replacement value over US$3,000 Combined replacement value of over US$8,000, included with the sale. Comfort & Liveaboard * SeawaterPro dual-membrane watermaker (40 GPH / approximately 150L per hour) (2026) – replacement value approx. US$4,250 * 12,000 BTU reverse-cycle marine air conditioning * Daewoo mini wall-mounted washing machine * Starlink Mini dish with 12 volt conversion * Samsung 32-inch Smart TV * Custom-built saloon drawer storage Safety * Wave Breaker 6-person offshore liferaft (2026) – replacement value approx. US$3,500 * Ocean Signal EPIRB1 * Ocean Signal PLB1 * Ocean Signal RescueME MOB1 * Crewsaver Crewfit 190 lifejackets * Offshore ditch kit * Offshore medical kit These upgrades represent a substantial investment and significantly reduce the time and expense normally required to prepare a yacht for offshore cruising. ⸻ Vessel Specifications General * Make / Model: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 * Year: 2003 * Hull: Fibreglass * Length Overall (LOA): 40ft (12.2m) * Beam: 13ft (3.95m) * Draft: 6ft 5in (1.95m) * Displacement: Approx. 7 tonnes dry / 11 tonnes cruising * Keel: Bulb keel * Rudder: 1.6m (5ft 3in) * Registration: Poland ⸻ Engine & Propulsion * Volvo Penta D255 diesel * Approx. 2,400 engine hours * Shaft drive * Flexofold folding propeller (2024) * Vetus exhaust system * Side-Power SP55S bow thruster * Whitlock Constellation steering * Fuel capacity: 136L (36 US gal), plus 120L (32 US gal) carried in jerry cans * Spare filters, impellers, belts, oils and engine consumables included ⸻ Rig & Sails * ZSpar mast * ZSpar boom * ZSpar spinnaker pole * Selden removable bowsprit * Standing rigging replaced (2026) * Harken MKIV Ocean furler (2026) * New genoa halyard (2026) * New traveller line (2025) *recommend replacing some running rigging soon Sails * Southeast Asia Sails radial-cut fully battened mainsail * Southeast Asia Sails radial-cut roller furling genoa * Jackal Furling Gennaker (Blue and Green Cruising Shute) * Grey Sunbrella stack pack with lazy jacks * Sail storage bags included ⸻ Deck Equipment * Permateek synthetic teak decking throughout cockpit and side decks (2026) * 4 × Harken winches * Rocna stainless-steel anchor 25Kg (55lb) * 70m (230ft) Cromox stainless-steel anchor chain * Lofrans Airon windlass with Quick remote * Custom 316 stainless-steel davits * Custom 316 stainless-steel solar arch * Grey Sunbrella dodger * Grey Sunbrella bimini * New clears (2026) * Mesh cockpit shades * Fold-out teak cockpit table * Swim ladder * 10 dock fenders * 6x New Dock lines (2026) and 2x floating stern lines included ⸻ Tender * Highfield Classic 310 Hypalon tender (3.1m / 10ft 2in) (2026) * Honda 20HP four-stroke outboard (2022) Navigation Electronics * Raymarine Axiom 9RV Pro chartplotter * Separate 15.6-inch internal navigation display * Raymarine digital radar * Raymarine Type 1 linear drive autopilot * Raymarine wind, speed and depth instruments * 2 × Plastimo Horizon 135 compasses * Simrad RD68 VHF radio * ICOM IC-M25 handheld VHF * Standard Horizon HX210 handheld VHF (2026) * Raspberry Pi OpenCPN navigation system * NMEA 2000 network * SeaTalk network ⸻ Electrical System * 2 × Dakota Lithium 320Ah batteries * Dakota Lithium 60Ah portable battery box * Renogy 70Ah AGM engine start battery * Victron SmartShunt battery monitor * Victron Cerbo GX monitoring system * 3 × BougeRV 400W bifacial rigid solar panels * 2 × BougeRV 200W flexible solar panels * Victron MPPT 150/60 solar controller * Victron MPPT 100/50 solar controller * Victron MPPT 100/30 solar controller * Victron MultiPlus-II 3000W 230V pure sine wave inverter * Renogy P2 2000W 110V pure sine wave inverter * LiTime 80A battery charger * 220V shore power system * USB charging outlets throughout * LED interior lighting throughout * Exterior deck lighting * Portable WEN 2500W 110V generator ⸻ Plumbing * Freshwater capacity: 320L (85 US gal) * Quick Boiler B3 hot water system: 40L (10.6 US gal) * Seawater Pro dual-membrane watermaker: * 40 GPH (approximately 150L/hr) * AC 110/220V system * Installed 2026 * Jabsco Par-Max freshwater pressure pump (2025) * Original manual bilge pump * Jabsco shower drain pump * New float switch (2025) * Hot and cold cockpit shower * Custom stainless-steel holding tank: 40L (10.6 US gal) * Jabsco compact manual marine toilet (2026) * Seaflo spare electric toilet conversion pump * Brand new spare Whale gulper pump * Brand new Spare Seaflo water pump * Seaflo shower sump pump for washing machine * New shower head (2026) ⸻ Galley * GN Espace 3-burner gas stove * GN Espace gas oven and grill * Cobb portable charcoal BBQ with cookware * 140L chest fridge * Euhomy 12V dual-zone fridge/freezer, 48QT (approx. 45L) * Double stainless-steel sink * 2 × Flame King 10lb propane cylinders (new 2025/2026) * Portable 110V induction cooktop * Euhomy 110V ice maker * Ninja 110V air fryer * SodaStream * 220V blender * 220V vacuum sealer * Complete galley inventory including pots, pans, cookware and utensils * Custom wall-mounted spice rack * Custom oven top and side bench extension * New galley faucet and soap dispenser (2025) ⸻ Interior & Accommodation Layout * 3-cabin layout: * Forward V-berth cabin * 2 aft cabins * One aft cabin converted into dedicated storage Saloon * Teak saloon table converts into a double berth * Electric table lifting system with remote and control panel * New saloon base cushions and refurbished back cushions (2024) * Aqua Clean upholstery throughout (2024) * Extra upholstery fabric included * New custom-built saloon drawer storage system (2026) Sleeping * V-berth: * New Aqua Clean upholstered foam mattress (2024) * Aft port cabin: * Ship Shape Bedding * Reflex Foam mattress with active cooling fabric (2026) Comfort * 6 × Caframo Sirocco II 12V fans throughout cabins and saloon * 12,000 BTU variable-speed reverse-cycle marine air conditioning * New teak and holly veneer/plywood flooring (2026) Storage Extensive storage throughout including: * Saloon storage under seating * Under V-berth storage * Custom saloon drawer system * Double wardrobes in cabins * Additional V-berth cupboards and bench space * Galley storage * 2 × exterior lockers * Stern locker * Cockpit table storage basket * 3 × line bags * Storage cabin Curtains & Screens * Original curtains throughout galley, saloon and head * New curtain material supplied for future replacement * OceanAir reflective hatch screens * EZsnap mesh window shades (2024) * Additional spare material included ⸻ Liveaboard Equipment Designed for comfortable full-time cruising, including: * Reverse-cycle marine air conditioning * Watermaker * Daewoo 3kg mini washing machine (2025) * Starlink Mini satellite internet system (2026) * Samsung 32-inch wall-mounted TV (2025) * Trevi Bluetooth stereo system * Pyle dual 6.5-inch waterproof marine cockpit speakers * Original interior speakers * Sunbrella cockpit cushions (2023) ⸻ Safety Equipment This yacht has been equipped for offshore cruising with a comprehensive safety inventory, including: * Wave Breaker ISO 6-person offshore liferaft in container (2026) * Ocean Signal EPIRB1 (2023) * Ocean Signal PLB1 * Ocean Signal RescueME MOB1 (fitted to life jacket) * 2 × Crewsaver Crewfit 190 inflatable lifejackets * Replacement gas canisters for lifejackets (2023) * Multiple offshore harnesses * Jacklines * Jimmy Green OSCAR rescue sling * Multiple flares and signalling equipment (purchased 2024) * Offshore ditch kit in Ocean Safety waterproof container (2023) * Marine fire extinguishers: * MARINE1 rechargeable marine fire extinguisher * Mariner 210 fire extinguisher (2026) * Fire blanket * Vetus gas detector * Original emergency tiller * Lalizas professional drogue/sea anchor (2024, never used) * Full offshore first aid kit (2024) ⸻ Ground Tackle Primary ground tackle: * Rocna 25kg (55lb) stainless-steel anchor (2026) * 70m (230ft) Cromox ISO 4565 10mm stainless-steel chain (2026) * Lofrans Airon 12V electric windlass with Quick remote Secondary ground tackle: * Danforth fluke anchor with chain ⸻ Tools, Spares & Cruising Equipment A substantial inventory is included with the sale, allowing the next owner to continue cruising without needing to start from scratch. Included: * Extensive tool collection * Engine spares * Plumbing spares * Electrical components and wiring * Shackles and rigging hardware * Sewing equipment * Spare pumps * Maintenance consumables * General cruising equipment All manuals and system documentation have been carefully organised and are included with the vessel. ⸻ Recent Maintenance & Upgrade History Major works completed in recent years include: 2026 * Standing rigging replacement with Sta-Lok fittings * New mainsail * New genoa * New Harken MKIV Ocean furler * New Permateek synthetic teak decking throughout cockpit and side decks * New interior teak and holly floors * New TruDesign through-hulls and seacocks * Cutlass bearing replacement * Shaft service * New shaft anode * Major engine service * Antifoul * New Raymarine navigation equipment * New Standard Horizon handheld VHF * New offshore liferaft * New watermaker * New toilet * New cockpit shower head 2025 * Lithium battery upgrades * Solar upgrades * New freshwater pressure pump * New galley faucet and soap dispenser * New Euhomy fridge/freezer * New Daewoo washing machine * New saloon storage drawer system 2024 * New Flexofold folding propeller * New saloon upholstery * New V-berth mattress * New cockpit cushions * New EZsnap window shades * New offshore medical kit * New drogue 2023 * Custom stainless-steel solar arch * Custom stainless-steel davits * Dodger and bimini upgrades ⸻ Documentation Included with the vessel: * Polish registration documents * Maintenance records * Manuals for all onboard systems and upgrades * Organised vessel documentation folder * 2021 pre-purchase survey * 2026 damage survey report ⸻ A Boat With a Documented History Unlike many boats on the market, this yacht has a detailed and transparent history. Much of the boat’s refit, maintenance, upgrades and cruising adventures have been documented on our YouTube channel, Leading the Escapade, allowing prospective buyers to see many of the installations and improvements firsthand. This Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 40 has been our full-time home for 5 years and has been continuously upgraded with long-term cruising in mind. For anyone looking for a proven offshore cruiser, where the major refit work has already been completed, this is an opportunity to step aboard, provision, and begin cruising. Ready for her next adventure.

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