2015 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 439 Boat in Annapolis, MD 21403 US
Built in 2015
Sun Odyssey 439
1 Engine (Yanmar)
43 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
Windbreaker is a 2015 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 439 that has been rebuilt system by system since 2022 into a boat that is ready to leave the dock, not one that needs a season of work first. The current owner is a hands-on, detail-driven maintainer who documents everything, down to a physical maintenance log kept aboard and a digital archive of every service receipt. In his own words, "the goal was to make this a boat where the next owner looks at it and thinks: he already did this, so I don't have to." That makes Windbreaker the right choice for a buyer headed south this winter, to the Bahamas or the Caribbean, who wants a capable, well-sorted 439 with the upgrades already finished rather than a project to inherit.
- 2 Cabins / 2 Heads
- Masthead sloop, in-mast furling mainsail
- Shoal draft: 5' 2"
- 600Ah lithium house bank
- 1,300 watts of solar
- Onan 5kW generator, approximately 160 hours
- Custom stainless stern arch with dinghy davits
- Extremely well maintained: documented, owner-managed refit since 2022, receipts for every job
The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 439 was designed by Philippe Briand, who drew 45 production models for Jeanneau over 38 years, and the boat carries the résumé well. The hull has a near-plumb bow, hard chines aft, and a fiberglass structural grid tying keel and rig loads into a hull built with Jeanneau’s Prisma resin-infusion process, hand-laid fiberglass below and a balsa-cored deck above, for a hull that is strong without being heavy for its size. Sail Magazine tested the 439 off Annapolis in a cold front with gusts over 20 knots and called it, in the reviewer’s words, “quite simply a joy to sail: both steady and nimble,” noting that it sliced through a short, stiff chop instead of pounding and came through tacks effortlessly. Cruising World’s sea trial had the boat making 7 knots close-hauled and 8.5 knots reaching in just 16 knots of breeze, and found it light on the helm and easy to sail short-handed, with every control led back to the twin wheels.
The deck layout backs that up. Both primary winches serve the jib and mainsheet from either helm station, so two people can reef, tack, and trim without leaving the wheel, and the recessed genoa tracks and covered line bins keep the cockpit clear underway. Windbreaker carries the shoal-draft keel, 5' 2" instead of the standard 7' 2", which opens up the shallow anchorages and thin-water cuts that keep a lot of deeper cruising boats offshore, exactly the places a Bahamas or Eastern Caribbean itinerary runs through. This is a boat built for putting miles under the keel, not just for looking good at the dock.
A 439 set up like Windbreaker is built to be lived on, not just sailed. The 2-cabin, 2-head layout means two couples can each have a real cabin and a private head instead of trading off a single one, and the wide beam carries through into the galley and salon so the boat does not start to feel small three weeks into a trip. Ventilation is a strong point of the design, with opening ports and hatches throughout that keep the cabin livable at anchor in warm climates before the air conditioning ever comes on, and on Windbreaker, three separate reverse-cycle zones mean the forward cabin, aft cabin, and salon can each be run independently.
The systems are what make extended time aboard realistic rather than aspirational. With 600Ah of lithium and 1,300 watts of solar, the boat can run refrigeration, air conditioning, and everyday loads for days at anchor without the generator, and the Onan 5kW is there as backup rather than a daily chore. The dedicated washdown pump keeps the anchor locker clean through repeated sets in soft bottoms, the spares inventory covers the parts most likely to fail on a long trip, and the freshwater-only head setup leaves a raw-water seacock free to feed a watermaker if a future owner wants one.
The electrical system is the strongest argument for this boat. In March 2023, Chesapeake Dockside rebuilt the charging and power system from the ground up and expanded it further in 2025, giving the boat a 600Ah lithium bank, full remote monitoring, and enough new 110V outlets to fix a common complaint about French-built boats running short on them.
- Victron Multiplus 12/3000/120 inverter/charger (2023)
- Victron Cerbo GX with GX Touch 70 display, Ethernet and NMEA2000 (2023)
- Victron 500A Smart Shunt (2023)
- Balmar 60-YP-MC-120, 120A alternator with MC-618 regulator and AMP-12 protection module (2023)
- House bank: 4x Dakota Lithium DL+135 LiFePO4, 540Ah (2023), plus 1x DL+60 added 2025, 600Ah total
- Start battery: Optima BlueTop AGM
- Bow thruster batteries: 2x Dakota Lithium DL+60 with dedicated bus bars (2025)
- Victron Orion-Tr Smart DC-DC charger for bow thruster batteries
- New 110V AC outlets added: galley, both sides of the V-berth, aft cabin, nav station
A custom-fabricated stainless stern arch, built by Eastport Spar & Rigging through the winter of 2024 into January 2025, carries the solar array and integrates the dinghy davits. With 1,300 watts behind the lithium bank, the Onan generator has become a backup rather than a daily necessity.
- Custom stainless stern arch, Eastport Spar & Rigging (2024-2025)
- 3x 300-watt BougeRV rigid bifacial panels on the arch
- 2x 200-watt BougeRV flexible panels on the bimini
- 1,300 watts total solar output
- 4x Victron 100/30 MPPT charge controllers
- Twin dinghy davits with block-and-tackle hoist and outboard lift, integrated into the arch
- Onan Cummins MDKBH 5kW generator, approximately 160 hours
The original B&G package has been fully replaced with Raymarine, installed and wired by Chesapeake Dockside across 2023 and 2024, plus Starlink for connectivity and remote monitoring from anywhere.
- 12" Raymarine Axiom+ chartplotter at the cockpit helm
- 7" Raymarine Axiom+ chartplotter at the nav station, independent chart set
- Raymarine Evolution autopilot (ACU-400, EV-1 sensor, rudder reference, P70S display)
- Raymarine Smart Controller wireless autopilot remote
- Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler radar
- Raymarine AIS-700 transponder
- 3x Raymarine i70S multifunction displays
- Icom M506 VHF at helm with RAM mic (2023)
- Icom M330G handheld VHF backup with GPS/MMSI (2024)
- Starlink, mounted on the arch, with remote monitoring of Victron and Raymarine systems
- Fusion MS-RA210 stereo with SiriusXM, 2x JL Audio cockpit speakers
- Forward- and aft-facing security cameras
The Yanmar 4JH5E shows 746 hours and has been kept current on every scheduled service, including a proactive fix this spring for a known issue on this engine and saildrive pairing.
- Yanmar 4JH5E, 54 hp, mechanical fuel injection, 746 hours
- Yanmar SD-60 saildrive
- Flexofold 3-blade folding prop
- Saildrive clutch rebuilt with updated plunger design (April 2026), correcting a documented Yanmar ram-angle service bulletin
- Lower unit oil changed, prop pulled and regreased (April 2026)
- Raw water impeller replaced (June 2025)
- Hauled and winterized annually at the home marina
The mainsail is in-mast furling, the forestay has been replaced, and the deck hardware was re-bedded fleet-wide last fall. The sails themselves are a step up from what most 439s carry.
- In-mast furling mainsail
- Forestay replaced, Harney Yacht Rigging (July 2023), after a rig inspection flagged a birdcage in the original wire
- Main topping lift replaced (2023)
- Deck hardware re-bedded fleet-wide: stanchions, cleats, jackline mounts, fairleads, bow pulpit, Eastport Spar & Rigging (September 2025)
- Main and genoa: Quantum tri-radial cut, laminate polyester, approximately 2020, sent to Quantum for washing and inspection (December 2025)
- Asymmetrical spinnaker, North Sails, 1.5oz cloth, on a Selden top-down furler
The ground tackle was upgraded in 2024 for a lighter, cleaner-setting anchor, and the chain is color-marked for quick reference from the helm.
- Mantus M2, 55 lb primary anchor (2024), upgraded from a heavier Mantus M1
- 125 ft of chain, color-marked at intervals, plus 100 ft of rope rode
- Quick Aleph windlass, serviced 2023, remote control replaced 2024
- Fortress spare anchor, bagged in the starboard cockpit locker
- Dedicated raw-water washdown pump for the anchor locker
The bottom, canvas, and brightwork are all current, and the boat came out of a full professional detail the week before this listing was written.
- New bottom paint, waterline raised, switched to black antifouling (March 2025)
- All-new Sunbrella canvas: dodger, bimini, connector, wheel and winch covers, Holden on Canvas (January 2025)
- Teak cleaned, brightened, and sealed with Total Boat products (May 2026)
- Full professional detail: hull and topsides wash, compound, wax, stainless polish, Hei-Tide Marine (June 2026)
- Rub rail replaced with factory Jeanneau OEM parts (2023)
Three-zone air conditioning covers the whole boat, and both heads have been fully rebuilt.
- 3-zone reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat, each unit with its own overboard condensate drain
- Main AC control board and thermostat replaced, Annapolis CruisAir (July 2025)
- Both heads rebuilt with new seals, gaskets, and joker valves (2023-2024)
- Dual-flush heads (fresh or raw water), run on freshwater only
- 2 water tanks
- Tru-Kit Navigator 2.5M inflatable catamaran dinghy (2020) with a lightly used Mercury 6hp four-stroke outboard (2019/2020)
- Asymmetrical spinnaker
- Full spares inventory: belts, filters, and impellers for both the engine and generator, plus head rebuild parts
- All bedding and towels for both cabins
- 4 large and 2 small fenders, 2 with custom embroidered covers
- Extra set of dock lines, dinghy foot pump, deck brushes, Magma grill with mount
- Forward- and aft-facing security cameras
- Physical maintenance log kept aboard, plus a full digital archive of service receipts
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/12/26 | Initial price | $279,000 |
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The 2015 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 439 has garnered positive feedback from customers, who often highlight its impressive combination of performance, comfort, and design
Many users appreciate the spacious interior layout, which is designed to maximize living space and promote a relaxed atmosphere onboard. Sailors praise the boat's easy handling and stability, making it suitable for both experienced sailors and those new to sailing. The responsive steering and well-designed sail plan contribute to an enjoyable sailing experience, even in challenging conditions. The contemporary interior features high-quality materials and finishes, creating a welcoming environment. Owners frequently mention the generous galley space, ample storage, and comfortable cabins, which make extended cruising pleasurable. Customers also note the boat's stylish exterior, enhanced by a sleek profile and modern lines. The spacious cockpit allows for comfortable socializing and entertaining while at anchor or sailing. Overall, the 2015 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 439 receives high marks for its blend of performance, comfort, and stylish design, making it a favorite among cruising enthusiasts.
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The 2015 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 439 is designed for sailing enthusiasts who seek a perfect blend of performance, comfort, and style. Ideal for families, couples, or groups of friends, this yacht caters to those who enjoy extended cruising as well as day sailing. With its spacious interior and practical layout, the Sun Odyssey 439 is perfect for both novice sailors and experienced mariners looking for a reliable and comfortable vessel. The well-appointed galley, inviting saloon, and multiple sleeping cabins provide ample space for relaxation and entertaining, making it an excellent choice for those who appreciate life on the water. Additionally, the boat's robust performance under sail, thanks to its balanced hull design and easy-to-handle rigging, appeals to sailing purists who crave an exciting experience on the open seas. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or an adventurous voyage, the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 439 offers the versatility and comfort that appeals to a wide range of sailors.
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