Sun Odyssey 409
Description
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 409 is a sleek, performance-oriented cruising sailboat designed by renowned French naval architect Philippe Briand, introduced in 2010 as a replacement for the popular Sun Odyssey 39i. Built by Jeanneau in France (and also at their US facility in Marion, South Carolina), it won the 2011 European Yacht of the Year award in the Family Cruisers category for its innovative hard-chine hull, spacious interior, and easy-handling deck layout. This 40-footer emphasizes versatility for coastal cruising, charter use (as the Sunsail 41 variant), or weekend getaways with short-handed crews (2-4 people), blending modern aesthetics with practical features like twin wheels, a fold-down transom, and optional electric winches. With over 300 units produced until its replacement by the updated Sun Odyssey 419 in 2015, it's praised for feeling larger than its dimensions suggest, offering a balance of speed, stability, and comfort on lakes, bays, or nearshore passages.
Construction Details
| Designer | Philippe Briand |
|---|---|
| Builder | Jeanneau |
| Length | 40.490 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 50.85 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 14.83 ft |
| p | 49.21 ft |
| e | 16.08 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50.85 ft | 14.83 ft | 49.21 ft | 16.08 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 49.21 ft - (14999 mm) |
| Foot | * 16.08 ft - (4901 mm) |
| Leech | * 50.96 ft - (15533 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 51.23 ft - (15615 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 406.15 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 42.37 ft - (12914 mm) |
| Foot | * 19.36 ft - (5901 mm) |
| Leech | * 37.32 ft - (11375 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 114.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 17.05 ft - (5197 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.02 ° |
| Area | * 361.19 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 50.32 ft - (15338 mm) |
| Foot | * 23.71 ft - (7227 mm) |
| Leech | * 47.61 ft - (14512 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 149.97 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 22.24 ft - (6779 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4.03 ° |
| Area | * 559.52 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 52 ft - (15850 mm) |
| Foot | 26 ft - (7925 mm) |
| Leech | 48 ft - (14630 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1014 ft² |
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