Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS
Price
Euro €220,000
Currency
Length
54' 9" - 16.70m
Vessel Location
Vejle
Launch Year
2004
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Main Description
220,000 | VAT Paid | German Registered | Privately Owned
Navicula Blue is a proven bluewater Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS, comprehensively prepared for long-distance cruising before completing a circumnavigation with her present owner.
Built in 2004, Navicula Blue was acquired by her current owner in 2020 following an earlier period in Croatian charter service. A substantial refit and preparation programme was undertaken during 2021 and 2022, specifically with offshore cruising and a circumnavigation in mind.
The preparation included new stainless-steel keel bolts, extensive hull preparation and epoxy protection, replacement of all skin fittings with Trudesign composite fittings, a comprehensive B&G navigation package, radar, AIS, watermaker, solar generation, heating and an extensive safety inventory.
The work was subsequently put to the test. Navicula Blue was sailed around the world, with ongoing maintenance and further work carried out during the voyage in the Canary Islands, New Zealand and Langkawi.
The Sun Odyssey 54 DS is a well-established long-distance cruising design, combining substantial accommodation with a comfortable offshore motion and the natural light of Jeanneau's deck-saloon layout. Navicula Blue offers four guest cabins, four heads and a separate skipper cabin, making her particularly well suited to extended family cruising, liveaboard use or a couple seeking generous space for long passages.
Her cruising specification is extensive. Highlights include a 60-litre-per-hour watermaker, 960 Ah AGM domestic battery bank, 380 W solar array, twin Victron MPPT controllers, Webasto diesel heating, comprehensive B&G electronics, Simrad 4G radar, ForwardScan, AIS, EPIRB, 12-person liferaft, twin tenders and a substantial cruising spares inventory.
The yacht is offered honestly and in keeping with her age and cruising history. The North Sails inventory dates from 2019 and is used, while the sprayhood and bimini show the effects of extended cruising.
The Yanmar 4JH3-HTE has approximately 9,900 hours and has not undergone a full engine overhaul. The turbocharger has been overhauled and the clutch replaced, with the engine maintained throughout its service life. Importantly, the engine presents very well for its age and hours. Its condition, maintenance history and demonstrated performance should be considered alongside the headline hour figure rather than the hours being viewed in isolation.
For a buyer looking for a substantially prepared and genuinely ocean-proven 54-foot cruising yacht, rather than a yacht requiring years of preparation before heading offshore, Navicula Blue warrants close inspection.
KEY FEATURES
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS, built 2004
Successfully circumnavigated by her present owner
Major bluewater preparation and refit undertaken in
Further maintenance undertaken in the Canary Islands, New Zealand and Langkawi
New stainless-steel keel bolts fitted in 2022
Hull sandblasted to bare laminate and rebuilt with seven coats of Hempel epoxy primer
Trudesign composite skin fittings throughout, renewed in 2021
Comprehensive B&G navigation package, primarily fitted in 2022
Simrad 4G radar
Simrad ForwardScan sonar
60 L/hr watermaker, fitted 2022, with spare membrane
960 Ah AGM domestic battery bank, 2023
380 W solar array with twin Victron MPPT controllers
Yanmar 4JH3-HTE 100 hp, shaft drive
Flexofold folding propeller and PSS shaft seal, 2022
Four guest cabins plus separate skipper cabin
Four heads
Ten berths, plus two additional
North Sails furling mainsail and genoa, 2019
Rolly Tasker asymmetric spinnaker, 2022
Running rigging renewed within the past four years
Webasto diesel heating
Two tenders and 2024 davits
Comprehensive cruising spares inventory
12-person liferaft and EPIRB
VAT paid
German registered
Privately owned
Currently lying Vejle, Denmark
BROKER'S COMMENTS
Navicula Blue presents an appealing opportunity for a buyer looking for a capable 54-foot cruising yacht without undertaking the substantial preparation programme normally required before setting off on an extended offshore voyage.
Her present owner acquired her in 2020 and subsequently invested heavily in preparing the yacht for a circumnavigation. This was a practical bluewater refit rather than a cosmetic exercise, encompassing the keel bolts, hull protection, skin fittings, navigation electronics, electrical capacity, solar generation, watermaker, safety equipment and cruising spares.
Most importantly, the preparation was subsequently proven in service. Navicula Blue completed a circumnavigation and continued to be maintained during the voyage, with further work undertaken in the Canary Islands, New Zealand and Langkawi.
The Yanmar 4JH3-HTE has approximately 9,900 hours. The engine has not undergone a full overhaul, although the turbocharger has been overhauled and the clutch replaced. The current owner reports that the engine has been maintained throughout its service life. Having reviewed the available photographs, the engine presents in notably good condition for its age and recorded hours. As with any used yacht, however, the engine should be assessed by a prospective purchaser and their surveyor on its current condition, maintenance history and performance rather than on engine hours alone.
The North Sails inventory dates from 2019 and is used, while the sprayhood and bimini show the effects of extended cruising. These points should be considered in the context of a yacht that has completed a circumnavigation and are reflected in the asking price.
The attraction is therefore straightforward: a proven Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS with substantial accommodation, a comprehensive cruising specification and genuine ocean-going experience, offered at a price that allows the next owner to concentrate on cruising rather than preparing the yacht for it.
Navicula Blue is available for inspection in Vejle, Denmark by appointment.
Full Specification and Inventory
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Builder: Jeanneau
Model: Sun Odyssey 54 DS
Year built: 2004
Hull number: FR-IRI00072B404
LOA: 16.7 m
Beam: 4.87 m
Draft: 2.3 m
Air draft: 22 m above waterline
Displacement: 17,950 kg
Keel: Fin with bulb, approximately 5,000 kg
Fuel capacity: 410 litres
Fresh water capacity: 950 litres
Flag / Registry: Germany, privately owned
VAT: Paid
Current location: Vejle Lystbådshavn, Stævnen 53,7100 Vejle, Denmark
ACCOMMODATION
The Sun Odyssey 54 DS combines generous accommodation with the natural light and visibility provided by its deck-saloon configuration.
Four guest cabins
Separate skipper cabin
Ten berths, plus two additional
Four heads compartments
Deck saloon with panoramic glazing
Spacious saloon and dining area
Galley
Saloon and galley joinery revarnished in 2024
ENGINE & PROPULSION
Engine: Yanmar 4JH3-HTE
Power: 100 hp / 74 kW
Engine hours: Approximately 9,900
Engine overhaul: No full overhaul undertaken
Turbocharger: Overhauled
Clutch: Replaced
Gearbox: Kanzaki KBW 21
Drive: Shaft drive, D-drive configuration
Propeller: Flexofold 22 x 13 three-blade folding propeller, 2022
Shaft seal: PSS, 2022
Twelve spare diesel jerrycans on deck, 30 litres each
The engine presents in good condition for its age and recorded hours. Its condition, maintenance history and performance should be assessed by the prospective purchaser and their surveyor.
SAILS & RIGGING
In-mast furling mainsail, approximately 50 m²
North Sails mainsail, 2019, used condition
Furling genoa, approximately 75 m²
North Sails genoa, 2019, good condition
Rolly Tasker asymmetric spinnaker, approximately 185 m², 2022
Spinnaker snuffer, worn but serviceable
Spinnaker pole stowed on mast, 2022
Running rigging renewed within the past four years
Standing rigging: inner shrouds and forestay renewed in part in 2024 and 2026
Mast steps fitted for climbing aloft
Two Harken ST 46.2 two-speed winches
Two Harken ST 66.2 two-speed winches
NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS
The principal navigation and communication equipment was upgraded from 2021/2022 onwards.
Two B&G Vulcan 9 chartplotters
Two B&G Triton displays
B&G DST810 depth, speed and temperature transducer
B&G WS310 wireless wind sensor
B&G V20S VHF
Simrad ForwardScan sonar
B&G SonarHub
Simrad 4G radar, 2021
Raymarine AIS 700 transponder
Raymarine autopilot, earlier generation
EPIRB, 2021
Two Plastimo Olympic 135 compasses
GROUND TACKLE
Lofrans X4 electric windlass
1,500 W / 24 V
Main anchor, 30 kg
Spare anchor, 25 kg
100 m of 12 mm hot-dip galvanised chain
30 m of 10 mm chain
Sea anchor
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
House battery bank: four Mastervolt 240 Ah AGM batteries, 2023
Total house capacity: 960 Ah
Battery monitor on house bank
Engine start battery, 100 Ah, 2025
Bow thruster batteries: two x 100 Ah, 2023
Windlass batteries: two x 100 Ah, 2025
Rigid solar panel, 380 W
Two Victron BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 controllers
Victron 230 V AC / 12 V DC charger, 100 A
Additional 230 V AC / 12 V DC charger, 60 A
Inverter, 12 V / 230 V, 1,000 W, 2021
Portable generator, 2 kW
LED lighting throughout
LED cockpit illumination
COCKPIT & DECK
Blue canvas sprayhood, used condition
Blue canvas bimini, used condition
Full set of blue cockpit cushions
Teak cockpit sole and seating
Cockpit table
Cockpit shower
Bathing ladder
Dinghy davits, 2024
Guardrail wires renewed, 2022
GALLEY
Twin stainless-steel sinks
Three-burner gas hob
Gas oven
Crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils
DOMESTIC & COMFORT
Refrigerator, approximately 100 litres
Additional refrigerator, approximately 60 litres
Freezer, approximately 40 litres
Watermaker, 60 litres/hour, 2022
Spare watermaker membrane
Isotemp calorifier, 40 litres
Webasto diesel heating system
Two Caframo Bora fans in saloon
32-inch television
Waste water tank, 2022
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
12-person liferaft
EPIRB
Six lifejackets
Jackstays and lifelines
Automatic and manual bilge pumps
High-water-level alarm
Gas detector
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers, powder and CO
Fire blankets
Emergency tiller
HULL, STRUCTURE & REFIT HISTORY
A significant programme of preparation and refit work was undertaken in 2021 and 2022 in preparation for the yacht's circumnavigation.
Major Preparation
Major refit programme undertaken for long-distance cruising
New stainless-steel keel bolts fitted in 2022
Hull sandblasted to bare laminate
Seven coats of Hempel epoxy primer applied to the hull
Topsides finished in blue gelcoat, 2021
All skin fittings replaced with Trudesign composite fittings, 2021
Further maintenance and improvements carried out during the subsequent circumnavigation
Cruising & Maintenance History
Following the refit, Navicula Blue was sailed around the world.
Further maintenance and work were carried out during the voyage, including in:
Canary Islands
New Zealand
Langkawi, Malaysia
This history provides useful context to the yacht's current specification: the equipment and systems were selected and maintained for actual long-distance cruising rather than simply added as part of a marina-based refit.
TENDERS & LEISURE
AB 3.9 m rigid GRP tender
2.7 m inflatable tender
Honda 2.3 hp outboard, 2022
Mariner 30 hp two-stroke outboard
Stand-up paddleboard
Dinghy davits, 2024
SPARES & CRUISING INVENTORY
A substantial collection of spares has been accumulated during the past four years and is included with the yacht.
Inventory includes:
Jabsco heads pump
Two oil filters
Two fuel filters
Two impellers
Two belts
Window sealing materials
Saltwater pump
Genoa sheet track car
Fixed propeller
Two engine mounts
Additional general cruising spares
OWNERSHIP, VAT & LOCATION
Privately owned
German registered
VAT paid
Currently lying Vejle Lystbådshavn, Denmark
Viewing available by appointment
SUMMARY
Navicula Blue offers the combination that is increasingly difficult to find in the brokerage market: a spac
220,000 | VAT Paid | German Registered | Privately Owned
Navicula Blue is a proven bluewater Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS, comprehensively prepared for long-distance cruising before completing a circumnavigation with her present owner.
Built in 2004, Navicula Blue was acquired by her current owner in 2020 following an earlier period in Croatian charter service. A substantial refit and preparation programme was undertaken during 2021 and 2022, specifically with offshore cruising and a circumnavigation in mind.
The preparation included new stainless-steel keel bolts, extensive hull preparation and epoxy protection, replacement of all skin fittings with Trudesign composite fittings, a comprehensive B&G navigation package, radar, AIS, watermaker, solar generation, heating and an extensive safety inventory.
The work was subsequently put to the test. Navicula Blue was sailed around the world, with ongoing maintenance and further work carried out during the voyage in the Canary Islands, New Zealand and Langkawi.
The Sun Odyssey 54 DS is a well-established long-distance cruising design, combining substantial accommodation with a comfortable offshore motion and the natural light of Jeanneau's deck-saloon layout. Navicula Blue offers four guest cabins, four heads and a separate skipper cabin, making her particularly well suited to extended family cruising, liveaboard use or a couple seeking generous space for long passages.
Her cruising specification is extensive. Highlights include a 60-litre-per-hour watermaker, 960 Ah AGM domestic battery bank, 380 W solar array, twin Victron MPPT controllers, Webasto diesel heating, comprehensive B&G electronics, Simrad 4G radar, ForwardScan, AIS, EPIRB, 12-person liferaft, twin tenders and a substantial cruising spares inventory.
The yacht is offered honestly and in keeping with her age and cruising history. The North Sails inventory dates from 2019 and is used, while the sprayhood and bimini show the effects of extended cruising.
The Yanmar 4JH3-HTE has approximately 9,900 hours and has not undergone a full engine overhaul. The turbocharger has been overhauled and the clutch replaced, with the engine maintained throughout its service life. Importantly, the engine presents very well for its age and hours. Its condition, maintenance history and demonstrated performance should be considered alongside the headline hour figure rather than the hours being viewed in isolation.
For a buyer looking for a substantially prepared and genuinely ocean-proven 54-foot cruising yacht, rather than a yacht requiring years of preparation before heading offshore, Navicula Blue warrants close inspection.
KEY FEATURES
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS, built 2004
Successfully circumnavigated by her present owner
Major bluewater preparation and refit undertaken in
Further maintenance undertaken in the Canary Islands, New Zealand and Langkawi
New stainless-steel keel bolts fitted in 2022
Hull sandblasted to bare laminate and rebuilt with seven coats of Hempel epoxy primer
Trudesign composite skin fittings throughout, renewed in 2021
Comprehensive B&G navigation package, primarily fitted in 2022
Simrad 4G radar
Simrad ForwardScan sonar
60 L/hr watermaker, fitted 2022, with spare membrane
960 Ah AGM domestic battery bank, 2023
380 W solar array with twin Victron MPPT controllers
Yanmar 4JH3-HTE 100 hp, shaft drive
Flexofold folding propeller and PSS shaft seal, 2022
Four guest cabins plus separate skipper cabin
Four heads
Ten berths, plus two additional
North Sails furling mainsail and genoa, 2019
Rolly Tasker asymmetric spinnaker, 2022
Running rigging renewed within the past four years
Webasto diesel heating
Two tenders and 2024 davits
Comprehensive cruising spares inventory
12-person liferaft and EPIRB
VAT paid
German registered
Privately owned
Currently lying Vejle, Denmark
BROKER'S COMMENTS
Navicula Blue presents an appealing opportunity for a buyer looking for a capable 54-foot cruising yacht without undertaking the substantial preparation programme normally required before setting off on an extended offshore voyage.
Her present owner acquired her in 2020 and subsequently invested heavily in preparing the yacht for a circumnavigation. This was a practical bluewater refit rather than a cosmetic exercise, encompassing the keel bolts, hull protection, skin fittings, navigation electronics, electrical capacity, solar generation, watermaker, safety equipment and cruising spares.
Most importantly, the preparation was subsequently proven in service. Navicula Blue completed a circumnavigation and continued to be maintained during the voyage, with further work undertaken in the Canary Islands, New Zealand and Langkawi.
The Yanmar 4JH3-HTE has approximately 9,900 hours. The engine has not undergone a full overhaul, although the turbocharger has been overhauled and the clutch replaced. The current owner reports that the engine has been maintained throughout its service life. Having reviewed the available photographs, the engine presents in notably good condition for its age and recorded hours. As with any used yacht, however, the engine should be assessed by a prospective purchaser and their surveyor on its current condition, maintenance history and performance rather than on engine hours alone.
The North Sails inventory dates from 2019 and is used, while the sprayhood and bimini show the effects of extended cruising. These points should be considered in the context of a yacht that has completed a circumnavigation and are reflected in the asking price.
The attraction is therefore straightforward: a proven Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS with substantial accommodation, a comprehensive cruising specification and genuine ocean-going experience, offered at a price that allows the next owner to concentrate on cruising rather than preparing the yacht for it.
Navicula Blue is available for inspection in Vejle, Denmark by appointment.
Full Specification and Inventory
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Builder: Jeanneau
Model: Sun Odyssey 54 DS
Year built: 2004
Hull number: FR-IRI00072B404
LOA: 16.7 m
Beam: 4.87 m
Draft: 2.3 m
Air draft: 22 m above waterline
Displacement: 17,950 kg
Keel: Fin with bulb, approximately 5,000 kg
Fuel capacity: 410 litres
Fresh water capacity: 950 litres
Flag / Registry: Germany, privately owned
VAT: Paid
Current location: Vejle Lystbådshavn, Stævnen 53,7100 Vejle, Denmark
ACCOMMODATION
The Sun Odyssey 54 DS combines generous accommodation with the natural light and visibility provided by its deck-saloon configuration.
Four guest cabins
Separate skipper cabin
Ten berths, plus two additional
Four heads compartments
Deck saloon with panoramic glazing
Spacious saloon and dining area
Galley
Saloon and galley joinery revarnished in 2024
ENGINE & PROPULSION
Engine: Yanmar 4JH3-HTE
Power: 100 hp / 74 kW
Engine hours: Approximately 9,900
Engine overhaul: No full overhaul undertaken
Turbocharger: Overhauled
Clutch: Replaced
Gearbox: Kanzaki KBW 21
Drive: Shaft drive, D-drive configuration
Propeller: Flexofold 22 x 13 three-blade folding propeller, 2022
Shaft seal: PSS, 2022
Twelve spare diesel jerrycans on deck, 30 litres each
The engine presents in good condition for its age and recorded hours. Its condition, maintenance history and performance should be assessed by the prospective purchaser and their surveyor.
SAILS & RIGGING
In-mast furling mainsail, approximately 50 m²
North Sails mainsail, 2019, used condition
Furling genoa, approximately 75 m²
North Sails genoa, 2019, good condition
Rolly Tasker asymmetric spinnaker, approximately 185 m², 2022
Spinnaker snuffer, worn but serviceable
Spinnaker pole stowed on mast, 2022
Running rigging renewed within the past four years
Standing rigging: inner shrouds and forestay renewed in part in 2024 and 2026
Mast steps fitted for climbing aloft
Two Harken ST 46.2 two-speed winches
Two Harken ST 66.2 two-speed winches
NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS
The principal navigation and communication equipment was upgraded from 2021/2022 onwards.
Two B&G Vulcan 9 chartplotters
Two B&G Triton displays
B&G DST810 depth, speed and temperature transducer
B&G WS310 wireless wind sensor
B&G V20S VHF
Simrad ForwardScan sonar
B&G SonarHub
Simrad 4G radar, 2021
Raymarine AIS 700 transponder
Raymarine autopilot, earlier generation
EPIRB, 2021
Two Plastimo Olympic 135 compasses
GROUND TACKLE
Lofrans X4 electric windlass
1,500 W / 24 V
Main anchor, 30 kg
Spare anchor, 25 kg
100 m of 12 mm hot-dip galvanised chain
30 m of 10 mm chain
Sea anchor
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
House battery bank: four Mastervolt 240 Ah AGM batteries, 2023
Total house capacity: 960 Ah
Battery monitor on house bank
Engine start battery, 100 Ah, 2025
Bow thruster batteries: two x 100 Ah, 2023
Windlass batteries: two x 100 Ah, 2025
Rigid solar panel, 380 W
Two Victron BlueSolar MPPT 100/30 controllers
Victron 230 V AC / 12 V DC charger, 100 A
Additional 230 V AC / 12 V DC charger, 60 A
Inverter, 12 V / 230 V, 1,000 W, 2021
Portable generator, 2 kW
LED lighting throughout
LED cockpit illumination
COCKPIT & DECK
Blue canvas sprayhood, used condition
Blue canvas bimini, used condition
Full set of blue cockpit cushions
Teak cockpit sole and seating
Cockpit table
Cockpit shower
Bathing ladder
Dinghy davits, 2024
Guardrail wires renewed, 2022
GALLEY
Twin stainless-steel sinks
Three-burner gas hob
Gas oven
Crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils
DOMESTIC & COMFORT
Refrigerator, approximately 100 litres
Additional refrigerator, approximately 60 litres
Freezer, approximately 40 litres
Watermaker, 60 litres/hour, 2022
Spare watermaker membrane
Isotemp calorifier, 40 litres
Webasto diesel heating system
Two Caframo Bora fans in saloon
32-inch television
Waste water tank, 2022
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
12-person liferaft
EPIRB
Six lifejackets
Jackstays and lifelines
Automatic and manual bilge pumps
High-water-level alarm
Gas detector
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers, powder and CO
Fire blankets
Emergency tiller
HULL, STRUCTURE & REFIT HISTORY
A significant programme of preparation and refit work was undertaken in 2021 and 2022 in preparation for the yacht's circumnavigation.
Major Preparation
Major refit programme undertaken for long-distance cruising
New stainless-steel keel bolts fitted in 2022
Hull sandblasted to bare laminate
Seven coats of Hempel epoxy primer applied to the hull
Topsides finished in blue gelcoat, 2021
All skin fittings replaced with Trudesign composite fittings, 2021
Further maintenance and improvements carried out during the subsequent circumnavigation
Cruising & Maintenance History
Following the refit, Navicula Blue was sailed around the world.
Further maintenance and work were carried out during the voyage, including in:
Canary Islands
New Zealand
Langkawi, Malaysia
This history provides useful context to the yacht's current specification: the equipment and systems were selected and maintained for actual long-distance cruising rather than simply added as part of a marina-based refit.
TENDERS & LEISURE
AB 3.9 m rigid GRP tender
2.7 m inflatable tender
Honda 2.3 hp outboard, 2022
Mariner 30 hp two-stroke outboard
Stand-up paddleboard
Dinghy davits, 2024
SPARES & CRUISING INVENTORY
A substantial collection of spares has been accumulated during the past four years and is included with the yacht.
Inventory includes:
Jabsco heads pump
Two oil filters
Two fuel filters
Two impellers
Two belts
Window sealing materials
Saltwater pump
Genoa sheet track car
Fixed propeller
Two engine mounts
Additional general cruising spares
OWNERSHIP, VAT & LOCATION
Privately owned
German registered
VAT paid
Currently lying Vejle Lystbådshavn, Denmark
Viewing available by appointment
SUMMARY
Navicula Blue offers the combination that is increasingly difficult to find in the brokerage market: a spac
Price
Euro €220,000
Boat Reference
3301544
Launch Year
2004
Length
54' 9" - 16.70m
Beam
4.8700m
Draft
2.3000m
Vessel Location
Vejle
Region
DK
Use
Leisure
Builder
Jeanneau
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Engine
Yanmar 4JH3-HTE
100 HP
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
9900
Accommodation
Cabins:5
Berths:9
Berths:9
CONTACT DETAILS
Dealer
Nicolle Associates
Telephone
Fax
+44 (0)23 8005 1250
Address
Saltmakers House
Hamble Point Marina
Hamble SOUTHAMPTON England
Hamble Point Marina
Hamble SOUTHAMPTON England
Website
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