2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS

2008 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS

S/V APRIL WIND

BRAND NEW YANMAR MOTOR JUST INSTALLED 6/26/2026

If you're looking for a vessel that can take you to distant shores in style, comfort & safety- This Is Your Next Yacht!!

S/V APRIL WIND has had continual updates/refit work professionally performed. Every system has been gone through and upgraded where necessary, added redundancy where prudent, or replaced as needed.

The Sun Odyssey 54 Deck Salon is a very popular design hitting on the perfect balance of extremely livable interior space, large and secure cockpit, and excellent sailing ability!

Highlights of unique features on S/V APRIL WIND include:

- Brand New, Installed 6/26/2026 YANMAR COMMON RAIL DIESEL!! 4JH110, 110 HP, 2L, inLine 4 cylinder

2016

-Mast removed from the boat all rigging inspected, replaced parts as needed, all new internal wiring for instrument and electrical

-Keel removed from boat and ALL keel bolts replaced, keel re-installed to factory specifications (done because of corrosion on keel bolts noted at purchase survey- factory issue- not due to collision or grounding) work performed by Riviera Beach Yacht Center in Palm Beach, FL

2016-Hull custom painted with Awlgrip while keel and mast were removed at Riviera Beach Yacht Center in Palm Beach, FL

-New North Asymmetrical Spinnaker

2018

-All Harken winches sent back to Harken to be -re-knurled.

-New Quantum Mainsail.

-New Quantum 135 Genoa w/ 2 reef point

2019

-Icom IC-M506 at Nav Desk

-Raymarine Quantum Broadband Radar

-Twin FLIR Cameras mounted on the mast, with Automatic Man Over Board tracking ability and full night vision

-All-new halyard cluthes

-Most running rigging replaced

2020

-Icom SSB (Factory serviced)

-Bottom painted

2022

Estimated Documented Investment: Approximately $35,000+

Electronics & Navigation

• Complete marine electronics modernization by Yacht Systems Services.
• Installed Victron Cerbo GX and SmartShunt battery monitoring.
• Expanded and documented the NMEA 2000 network.
• Integrated Raymarine navigation systems.
• Installed and configured KVH satellite communications and SiriusXM weather.
• Installed Rogue Wave marine Wi-Fi system.
• Updated onboard networking, entertainment, and satellite TV systems.
• Professionally documented and tested all installations.

Mechanical

• Comprehensive diesel engine service, including oil and filter changes, impeller, zincs, injector service, raw-water system work, transmission service, and cooling system maintenance.

Rigging

• Professional rig inspection completed.
• Standing and running rigging inspected.
• Recommendations documented for future standing rigging replacement.

Electrical

• Battery monitoring upgrades.
• New electrical wiring and system integration.

Cosmetic & Exterior

• Extensive teak refinishing with Awlwood Marine finish.
• Stainless steel restoration and polishing.
• Hull waxing and exterior detailing.

2023

Estimated Documented Investment: Approximately $85,000

Major Refit

Safe Harbor Bluewater completed a significant vessel refit including:

• Bottom soda blasted.
• Osmotic blister repairs.
• Epoxy barrier coat applied.
• New antifouling bottom paint.
• Hull professionally repainted.
• New boot stripe.
• Hull compounded and polished.
• PropSpeed applied to running gear.

Underwater Systems

• Extensive replacement of bronze through-hulls.
• Multiple new seacocks.
• New hoses and plumbing fittings.
• Strainer service.
• Shaft zinc replacement.

Mechanical

• New marine air conditioning system with SmartStart.
• Dinghy outboard overhaul.
• Refrigeration diagnostics.
• Generator battery replacement.
• Bow thruster service.

Electrical

• Four new AGM house batteries.
• Generator start battery.
• Battery system upgrades.
• Underwater lighting installed.

Electronics & Navigation

• Raymarine software updates.
• Garmin RS150 GPS antenna.
• Updated Navionics and Garmin charts.
• Wind transducer replacement.
• NMEA 2000 integration.
• KVH communications upgrades.
• GPS networking improvements.

Safety

• Fireboy-Xintex propane detection system.
• New propane regulator.
• Solenoid shutoff.
• Leak testing and burner adjustments.

Rigging & Deck

• Larger gennaker clutches installed.
• Halyard rerouted.
• New hatch gaskets.
• Nine deck hatches resealed.
• Cockpit electrical connector installed.

Interior & Vessel Improvements

• LED lighting upgrades.
• New galley faucet.
• Tank monitor installation.
• Custom radio mounting panel.
• Dive tank rack modifications.
• Teak drawer pulls.
• Genoa winch serviced.

Routine Maintenance

• Professional monthly hull cleanings.
• Running gear cleaned.
• Zinc inspections.

2023 Highlights

• Complete bottom restoration.
• Hull repaint.
• Extensive plumbing and seacock replacement.
• New AGM battery bank.
• New marine air conditioning.
• Navigation and safety electronics upgrades.
• Comprehensive deck hardware improvements.

2024

Estimated Documented Investment: Approximately $10,500

Commissioning & Mechanical

• Winterization and spring commissioning.
• Shower sump repair.
• Freshwater plumbing repairs.
• Seacock servicing.
• A/C thru-hull repairs.
• Freshwater leak repairs.
• Refrigerator diagnostics.

Refrigeration

• New Sea Frost evaporator plate.
• New electronic thermostat.

Fuel System

• Professional fuel polishing.
• Fuel tank cleaning.
• Sludge removal.

Stainless & Fabrication

• Stainless arch mounting plate fabricated and repaired.

Canvas

• Boat cover repairs.
• New Strataglass panel installed.

Electronics

• KVH satellite communications diagnostics.
• Rogue Wave troubleshooting.
• Network diagnostics.

Safety & Equipment

• Emergency boarding ladder installed.
• New Raritan holding tank monitor.
• General vessel maintenance.
• Davit hardware improvements.

Exterior

• Professional hull polishing.
• Polymer sealant applied.
• Exterior detailing.

2025 COMING SOON!

2026

-Replaced Yanmar Engine - June

-Bottom Paint - May