Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49i Just Listed

2005 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49i (Owner's Version)
Fiji offers a rare and compelling opportunity for aspiring cruisers.
With its year-round tropical climate, a welcoming and well-established sailing community, and an impressive selection of ocean-ready vessels at competitive prices, Fiji has become a strategic launch point for those ready to embrace the cruising lifestyle--without the high costs and red tape of more commercialised markets.
From Fiji, the route to Australia is more than a passage. Sailors chart a course through the Yasawa Islands, past Vanuatu or New Caledonia, navigating both the beauty and the challenges of bluewater sailing. Days are marked by sunrises over endless horizons and nights under a canopy of stars unspoiled by city lights. It's a life defined not by schedules, but by tides, trade winds, and the quiet satisfaction of self-reliance.

Layout: 3 cabins, 2 bathrooms
Location: Nawi Island Marina, Fiji (in water until Oct; dry storage from Nov)
Condition: Fully equipped and self-sufficient, ready for cruising or liveaboard

Key Features:

Self-Sufficiency:
Watermaker (60L/h), 700W solar panels (new), 400W wind generator, lithium batteries (500Ah), Onan 9kva diesel generator, Starlink internet

Sails & Rigging:
2 furling mainsails, Genoa, storm sail

Interior & Comfort:
Hot water, full galley (gas stove, oven, fridge, freezer), electric/manual heads, shower, music system, dining/nav tables, and lots of storage

Engine:
Yanmar 4JH3-HTE (74 kW) with 5,300 hours
Cruising/Max speed: 8 knots

Navigation & Electronics:
Chartplotter, autopilot, GPS, depth sounder, wind instruments, EPIRB, VHF, satellite internet (Starlink)

Deck & Exterior:
Teak deck, electric davits, cockpit table, electric winches, BBQ, 25kg stainless steel Delta anchor with 70m chain (2023), dodger/bimini/sunshade

Safety Gear:
4-person life raft, life jackets, EPIRB, pyrotechnics, manual & electric bilge pumps

Extras:
3m Zodiac dinghy with Yamaha 15hp outboard, fishing/spearfishing/snorkel gear, surfboard, tools, spare parts

Availability & Inspection:
In-water viewing: Until end of October
Dry storage: From Nov 1st at Nawi Boatyard, Valaga
Inspections available by appointment

This is a turnkey cruising vessel, ideal for extended off-grid sailing or full-time living aboard.