Odyssey 469 Description

The Sun Odyssey 469 is the latest model to be produced by Jeanneau. This manufacturer is well known for quality of design and boats that are swift, attractive, and durable. My own experience prompted this Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 469 boat review. This boat had the ability to stand out when compared to the other boats I've been fortunate enough to sail aboard in my lifetime. I was, at turns, thrilled and put at ease by the smoothness of the boat when under sail and it would be a shame to keep my know ledge of the Sun Odyssey 469 to myself.

Accommodation

The beauty of the accommodations aboard the 469 is that they are functional without being fussy. 3 different layouts are available for the 469, including a 3 cabin plan with 2 heads, another …show more content…
4 lockers are built in, 1 under each seat, and 2 more under the chart plotter, so anything you made need will be well within reach at all times. The 469 is also incredibly easy to control and are a short distance from the helm. The 469's winches are located beneath the panels, but the panels are removable for easier access.

Equipped with a self-tacking jib, anchor rollers, a windlass, and an option for a removable inner forestay, the 469 has every feature imaginable. All of this put together makes furling, unfurling, and storing the sails a simpler task, which is especially helpful if you have less experience, or just don't want to work too hard while you sail, because it is your vacation after all.

Under Sail

Stable, sturdy, and slick describe the 469 best when it's under sail. The 469 performs best in a steady wind and will pick up speed quickly while staying level and sailing smoothly over the water. Only a light touch is needed to control the vessel, as she responds quickly and does not resist the controls. Though capable of even higher speeds, the 469 seems to have found her niche at around 8 knots. On a good day, we enjoyed long hours of sailing without interruption, but when the wind died down or the direction of the wind wasn't in our favor, the 469 easily slipped back into the command of the

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