About this yacht
2007 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 49 DS – “Eureka!”
Eureka! may be the nicest and best equipped Jeanneau 49DS ever built. She was ordered from scratch and built by the factory to be the San Francisco dealer's personal yacht. Months were spent outfitting her with many custom features not found on any other 49DS. She has been professionally maintained her entire life.
“Eureka!” is an exceptionally upgraded and thoughtfully maintained Jeanneau 49 DS that has been extensively upgraded by its owner. Designed by Phillippe Briand and featuring the sought-after Deck Salon layout by Vittorio Garroni, the 49 DS is widely respected for combining true offshore capability with the comfort and visibility of a luxury sailing yacht.
With her spacious raised salon, wide beam, impressive natural light, and comfortable three-cabin/two head layouts, Along with her very spacious galley, “Eureka!” is perfectly suited for liveaboard cruising, extended passage making, or coastal exploration. Powered by the reliable Yanmar 4JH3-TE 75hp. Diesel and equipped with extensive solar capability, upgraded electronics, modern sails, climate control systems, and numerous mechanical updates, this vessel is truly turnkey and ready for her next adventure.
The current and previous owner invested heavily into making “Eureka!” a comfortable, self-sufficient cruising platform with practical upgrades throughout the vessel.
Highlights Include:
- Extensive upgrades and owner improvements including post 2024 purchase repairs. $15,475
- Dark blue hull with white water lines and gold accents.
- Replaced teak decking bow to stern and cockpit with ½ inch FEQ vertical grain teak plank system in 2025. Non plantation growth. $56,400
- Asymmetric Spinnaker
- Solar system totaling approx. 400 watts.$2,345/ including inverter
- Premium Davit and Solar Arch with engine lift. $7,260 (Dinghy and motor available separately)
- Raymarine 16” Axiom electronics package.
- Radar and AIS/GPS handheld VHF station cockpit and below deck.
- Victron MultiPlus 3000VA inverter/charger system sine wave.
- Raymarine “STNG” to talk and network.
- Twin marine air conditioning systems- dock use.
- Starlink- setup with dedicated inverter. $568
- Freshwater electric heads. Pumps rebuilt, $7133
- New Max-Prop 3-blade propeller.
- New dripless shaft seal and cutlass bearing.
- Updated batteries throughout- Lithium with monitoring system.
- Offshore safety gear including EPIRB and Zodiac 6-person offshore ISAF raft and light flare.
- In-water survey completed March 2025.
- Main and Genoa furling.
- Windlass bow anchor with control at helm and bow.
Electronics and Navigation:
- “Eureka!” has been upgraded with modern electronics and cruising systems designed for serious passage-making and easy onboard living.
- Raymarine 16” Axiom GPS multifunction display (2026). $9.500.
- AIS system 2026
- Raytheon Radar system 2026
- Raymarine VHF radios, WMMI registration at nav station and cockpit (2026)
- Starlink mount WIFI (2025)
- LED navigation lighting/ battery monitoring system (2026)
- Two solar deck fans for continuous air flow in cabin.
Sail Handling & Rigging:
This vessel is equipped with an excellent cruising sail inventory and practical upgrades for easy sail handling.
- Mainsail: resewn and new sun covers in good condition (2025). $2,365
- 130% genoa and jib: resewn and new sun covers in good condition (2025)
- Standing rigging inspection and tune up completed March 2025 by Sea Tech Yachting.
- Jib sheets replaced. (2024)
- Dingy davits. (2024)
- Engine lift and rail mount.
- 3-blade propeller.
- New dripless shaft seal. (Nov 2025)
- New cutlass bearing. (Nov 2025)
Power Systems & Energy Management:
“Eureka!” has been configured for extended cruising and anchoring with substantial solar capacity and upgraded electrical systems.
- 400 W solar panel system. (2024)
- Victron Energy Multi Plus 3000VA inverter/charger with Power Assist, controls and monitor. (2026)
- 2- 314 AH lithium house batteries (2026)
- Victron EKR and GX gateway monitor system (2026)
- Victron smart solar charger MPPT 100/130 (2026)
- AGM starter battery. (2026)
- Shore power 30 amps. Cord’s with extension cords and adapters included.
- Shore power 50 Amp a/c cord and extension cord and adaptor.
Comfort & Interior Upgrades:
The raised deck salon layout provides exceptional visibility and a bright, open interior that feels larger than most yachts in this class.
- All three suite beds have top of the line Nectar Bamboo mattress.
- Large refrigerator space, front and top load.
- Large freezer space, top load.
- Second small Isotherm refrigerator under table seat.
- New cabin fans with remote. (2026)
- Color television
- All interior lighting upgrade to LED.
- Windshield, cockpit, awning, dodger and bimini covers (2025).
Galley and Domestic Systems:
- Four burner Force 10 stove and oven with large tank propane.
- Microwave.
- Freshwater pump. All pumps rebuilt (2025)
- Galley fully stocked with cooking and eating utensils.
Air Conditioning & Climate Control:
- Port side 18,000 BTU Marine Air A/C system.
- Starboard 16,000 BTU Dometic A/C System
- A/C units operational with 50-A shore power.
Heads & Plumbing:
- Freshwater electric toilets (rebuilt 2025).
- New sanitation hoses for guest head (2025).
- New sanitation for forward head (2025).
- Macerator pump replaced in main cabin (2025).
- Macerator pump replaced in guest head (2026).
- Freshwater anchor and boat washdown system.
- Hot cockpit shower
Ground Tackle & Safety Equipment:
- Plough Trust 55 anchor with 400’ grade 30 hot dipped galvanized chain. Bow
- I- 50lb Fluke Danforth anchor with 50’ nylon rope, 150’ chain. Stern.
- Winslow 6-person offshore life raft and 8 life jackets, life ring and life lift.
- Dock lines and 6 bumpers included.
- Magma grill, stern mount, included.
- Magma Rock and Roll flopping stopper 5.5
Additional Equipment:
- 3- Harken 60 electric 2 speed winches, 1 manual.
- Boat cover’s 2025
- Dodger (2025) replaced with polycarbonate glass panels. Navy Sunbrella fabric. $4,565
- New Lofrans windlass motor.
- Bottom paint – Interlux ( 2025).
- In -water survey completed March 2024.
“EUREKA!” represents a rare opportunity to purchase a highly upgraded and extensively equipped Sun Odyssey 49 DS that is already outfitted for comfortable long-range cruising and live on board life. The combination of substantial solar capacity, upgraded systems, modern electronics, sail inventory, and thoughtful owner improvements makes this vessel stand apart from comparable yachts currently on the market.
Marina del Rey, slip can be available with approved application.
Specification
- Builder
- Jeanneau
- Model
- Sun Odyssey 49 DS
- Year
- 2007
- Length overall
- 49.08′
- Cabins
- 3
- Heads
- 2
- Engines
- 1 × diesel
- Total power
- 75 hp
- Engine hours
- 955
- Maximum speed
- 9 kn
- Fuel capacity
- 63 gal
- Water capacity
- 122 gal
- Drive
- Inboard
Particulars and photography supplied by the listing broker and believed correct, but not guaranteed. Jeff will verify anything that matters to your decision.


