New Sun Odyssey 490 for 2018

MalcolmP
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New Sun Odyssey 490 for 2018 Jul 19, 2017 16:08:28 GMT

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Post by MalcolmP on Jul 19, 2017 16:08:28 GMT

Provisional Specification

Sun Odyssey 490

LOA: 14.80m 48’7”
Hull Length: 14.00m 45’11”
Standard Keel Draught: 2.24m 6’6”
Fuel Capacity: 240 Litres
Water Capacity: 635 Litres
Cabins: 2/3
Engine: Yanmar 80HP
CE Category A

Last Edit: Dec 16, 2018 10:11:24 GMT by MalcolmP

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hoppy Jeanneau Guru Posts: 2,260 Jeanneau Model: Sun Fast 3200 Yacht Name: War Machine Home Port: Melbourne Country: Australia	New Sun Odyssey 490 for 2018 Jul 20, 2017 0:42:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hoppy on Jul 20, 2017 0:42:14 GMT I like the way they have lowered the boom which makes having a traditional reefing main very practical.

MalcolmP Administrator Posts: 4,718 Jeanneau Model: SO39i Yacht Name: Serica of Woodbridge Home Port: Gouvia Marina, Corfu, Greece Country: Going to Marina Mytilini on Lesvos in July 24	New Sun Odyssey 490 for 2018 Dec 16, 2018 10:14:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MalcolmP on Dec 16, 2018 10:14:35 GMT Slightly quirky review of the SO490 by Sam Jefferson of Sailing Today www.sailingtoday.co.uk/boats/big-boat-review/jeanneau-sun-odyssey-490/ Apparently the hulls are now balsa cored for the first time to save weight.
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MalcolmP Administrator Posts: 4,718 Jeanneau Model: SO39i Yacht Name: Serica of Woodbridge Home Port: Gouvia Marina, Corfu, Greece Country: Going to Marina Mytilini on Lesvos in July 24	New Sun Odyssey 490 for 2018 Feb 11, 2019 23:08:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by MalcolmP on Feb 11, 2019 23:08:45 GMT Review of the 490 with great video of her powered up on a beat with single-handed skipper www.sail-world.com/news/214255/First-date--Jeanneau-Sun-Odyssey-490
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hoppy Jeanneau Guru Posts: 2,260 Jeanneau Model: Sun Fast 3200 Yacht Name: War Machine Home Port: Melbourne Country: Australia	New Sun Odyssey 490 for 2018 Feb 14, 2019 7:06:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by hoppy on Feb 14, 2019 7:06:08 GMT Looks such a waste to have those crappy cross cut dacrons on it.

MalcolmP
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New Sun Odyssey 490 for 2018 Feb 14, 2019 8:45:52 GMT via mobile

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Post by MalcolmP on Feb 14, 2019 8:45:52 GMT

Feb 14, 2019 7:06:08 GMT hoppy said:

Looks such a waste to have those crappy cross cut dacrons on it.

Don't disagree, but there would also be criticism if it was shown with high tech sails. This is the standard boat so fair to show the actual picture. People can upgrade as they see fit.

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Post by MalcolmP on Jul 19, 2017 16:08:28 GMT

Post by hoppy on Jul 20, 2017 0:42:14 GMT

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Post by MalcolmP on Feb 14, 2019 8:45:52 GMT